- Social Studies 9
- Social Studies 10
- Social Studies 11
- Geography 12
All students must complete Social Studies 9 in order to satisfy provincial Graduation Program requirements and is a four-credit course.
RATIONALE:
Social studies is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from the social sciences and humanities to study human interaction and natural and social environments. The overarching goal of social studies is to develop thoughtful, responsible, active citizens who are able to acquire the requisite information to consider multiple perspectives and to make reasoned judgments. The Social Studies curriculum provides students with opportunities as future citizens to critically reflect upon events and issues in
order to examine the present, make connections with the past, and consider the future.
The social studies 9 curriculum emphasizes:
• developing understanding
• making connections
• applying knowledge
• practising active citizenship
The Curriculum Organizers for Social Studies 9 are:
- Applications of Social Studies
- Society and Culture: Europe and North America from 1500 to 1815
- Politics and Law: Europe and North America from 1500 to 1815
- Economy and Technology: Europe and North America from 1500 to 1815
- Environment: Europe and North America from 1500 to 1815
MR. MARISCO'S COURSE OUTLINE
Click HERE for a copy of Mr. Marisco's Social Studies 9 course outline.
Social Studies 10
All students must complete Social Studies 10 in order to satisfy provincial Graduation Program requirements and is a four-credit course.
Rationale:
Social studies is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from the social sciences and humanities to study human interaction and natural and social environments. The aim of social studies is to develop thoughtful, and responsible citizens who are able to acquire the requisite information to consider multiple perspectives and to defend a position. The Social Studies 10 curriculum provides students with opportunities to critically reflect upon events and issues in order to examine the past and make connections.
Through their participation in social studies, students are encouraged to:
- develop an appreciation of democracy and what it means to be Canadian
- demonstrate respect for human equality and cultural diversity
- think critically, evaluate information, and practise effective communication
The study of social studies contributes to the important goal of preparing students for their
lives as Canadian citizens and members of the international community.
The Curriculum Organizers for Social Studies 10 are:
- Skills and Processes of Social Studies
- Identity, Society, and Culture: Canada from 1815 to 1914
- Governance: Canada from 1815 to 1914
- Economy and Technology: Canada from 1815 to 1914
- Environment: Canada from 1815 to 1914
Social Studies 11
Social Studies 11 is a Provincial graduation requirement and a four-credit course.
Rationale:
The aim of social studies is to develop thoughtful, responsible, active citizens who are able to acquire
the requisite information to consider multiple perspectives and to make reasoned judgments. The Social Studies 11 curriculum provides students with opportunities to reflect critically upon events and issues in order to examine the present, make connections with the past, and consider the future.
The Curriculum Organizers for Social Studies 11 are:
• Politics & Government: students will become familiar with the rights, responsibilities, and practices of active Canadian citizenship.
• Autonomy & International Involvement: students will explore Canada’s role in the conflicts of the 20th century and its contribution to global stability.
• Human Geography: students will develop understanding of key environmental issues and challenges of global development.
• Society & Identity: students will explore important issues related to Canada’s evolving identity.
Graduation Program Examination:
Social Studies 11 has a set Graduation Program examination, worth 20% of the final course mark.
All students taking Social Studies 11 are required to write the exam in order to receive credit for this
course.
For more information, refer to the Ministry of Education examinations web site:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/
Geography 12 is a discipline that encompasses information, concepts, and methods from many fields of study. It addresses both the physical and human-created systems of the world through the study of people, places, and environments. As an ever-increasing world population puts more and more demands on the planet’s resources, there is a need for a society that is geographically literate and therefore able to make informed decisions about the sustainability of the Earth’s resources and the future of the planet.
FOCUS ONE: Introduction to The Nature of Geography
- Themes
- Introduction to the Five Themes (Foundation of Geography)
- Systems
- Introduction to the Spheres: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere
- Skills
- Interpretation of: Topographic maps, aerial and satellite images
FOCUS TWO: Systems of the Earth
1. Lithosphere: Tectonic Processes
- Earth’s Interior & Surface
- Plate Tectonics (Volcanism, Earthquakes, Tsunamis)
- Folding and Faulting (Mountain “building”)
2. Lithosphere/Hydrosphere: Gradation Processes
- Gradation Processes (“Wearing” the earth’s surface down)
- Hydrologic Cycle
- Coastal Landforms
- Glacial Landforms
- Wind (Desert) Landforms
3. Biosphere: Biomes
- Climate, Flora, Fauna, Soil, Adaptations & Threats
- Endangered Species
4. Atmosphere: Climate
- Nature of the Atmosphere
- Weather & Climate
- Global Warming, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion
FOCUS THREE: Resources of the Earth
Nature of Resources
- Renewable & Non Renewable Resources
- Resource-based Industries
Management of Resources
- Resource Use & Management (local & global issues)
Sustainability of Resources
- Human activities in relation to future availability of resources
- Reclamation Projects
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