Social Studies Course Outline + Evaluation
FOCUS:
Canada has undergone some major changes during its history. You will uncover the stories behind these changes. You will become familiar with the people and events that led to Canadian Confederation and the political, economic and social changes that took place afterward. You will gain an understanding of Canada's development into the multicultural, bilingual, pluralistic, and diverse society we know today.
COURSE CONTENT:
UNIT 1: Aboriginal Societies
UNIT 2: French in North America
UNIT 3: British in North America
UNIT 4: Competition for Trade
UNIT 5: War and Peace
UNIT 6: Becoming Canada
UNIT 7: Creating a New Country
UNIT 8: The Metis
UNIT 9: Growth in the Midwest
UNIT 10: Expanding Confederation
UNIT 11: Encouraging Immigration
UNIT 12: Changing Societies in the West
UNIT 13: A New Canada
UNIT 14: Canada Today
EVALUATION:
For each reporting period:
Course Work - 100%
Final Mark:
Year's Work - 80%
Mid-Term Exam - 10%
Final Exam - 10%
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
-paper (secured in a binder)
-duo-tang
-blue and red pens
-from time to time you may be asked to bring in scissors, glue, pencil crayons, markers, poster paper, etc.