Social Studies 9
Course Overview
Teacher: Ms. Kaminski
Rationale:
Social Studies is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from the social sciences and humanities to study human interaction, natural and social environments. The overreaching 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 judgements. (IRP pg. 1).
Summary:
Social Studies 9 is a course that invites students to explore and discover Canada’s beginnings and how the European concepts of revolution, nationalism and imperialism have created this country. Students will study these concepts with respect to the revolutions in England, France and the United States. Students will also examine how nationalism and imperialism affected the aboriginals and help establish the roots of Canada. In studying these concepts, students will be encouraged to develop an appreciation of democracy and what it means to be a Canadian; demonstrate respect for human equality and cultural diversity and to think critically about various situations presented.
Required Materials:
- 3 Ring Binder
- Pens
- Pencils
The following supplies may be needed for projects and assignments and should be brought to class when requested.
- Blank Notebook Paper, Poster Board
- Pencil Crayons, Felts
- Scissors, Glue
Textbooks:
Beers, Burton F., Patterns of Civilization: Volume 2
Clark, Penny &
McKay, Roberta, Canada Revisited: A Social and Political
History of Canada to 1911
Evaluation:
Term 1:
Term 2:
Homework - 25 % Homework - 25 %
Tests/Quiz’s- 25 % Tests/Quiz’s - 25 %
Projects - 15 % Projects - 15 %
Midterm - 25 % Participation - 10%
Participation - 10 % Final Exam - 25%
Term 1 = 50% of your final grade. Term 2 = 50% of your final grade. The averages of term 1 and term 2 will make your final grade for the year.
Course Objectives: Social Studies 9 will enable students to develop the following skills:
- Identify and clarify a problem, an issue, or an inquiry
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Defend a position on a controversial issue after considering a
variety of perspectives
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Analyze the relationship between Aboriginal people and Europeans
and explain the role of each in the development of Canada
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Analyze the roots of present day regional, cultural and social
issues within Canada
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Analyze the contributions of the English, French and American
Revolutions in the development of democratic concepts.
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Evaluate the effects of the Industrial Revolution on society and
the changing nature of work.
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Assess the role of geographical factors in the development of
trade and settlement in Canada and other colonies.
Course Expectations:
1. It is expected that students will treat their peers, the teacher, themselves and the school with respect and courtesy.
2. Arrive to class on time and only leave when the teacher dismisses you, otherwise ask permission to leave the classroom.
3. Raise your hand to be acknowledged, don’t yell out answers – this is part of showing respect.
4. Stay on task. Do your job as a student.
5.
Bring all necessary materials to class, don’t waste time
looking for these materials or asking to go to your locker to get
them.
6.
After an absence, please present a note from your
parent/guardian regarding your absence. All work missed because
of absence must be made up. This is the responsibility of the
student.
7.
If you miss a test or presentation, you must make it up
the first class you return. No excuses.
8.
Any work not handed in on time will be subjected to a penalty
of 25% off the original mark the first day late and then 50% each
day after that. Students have two weeks from the assigned date to
hand in major projects, at the end of this period if the
assignment is not competed a mark of 0 will be given. Regular
homework assignments will receive 50% off the first day with one
week to hand the assignment in, after this a mark of 0 is given.
9.
Plagiarism – is using the work of others as if it were
your own without giving credit to the author. Students who are
found plagiarizing will be given a “0” grade for that
assignment. Plagiarism is not tolerated.
10.
Please do not eat, or drink pop in class. You may bring only
water.
If you need any help please come and see me!
I want everyone to do well and I will make time for you if you
are having problems! J
Also to aid in your success for this class I have a webpage with many links that may prove useful in class (http://www3.telus.net/EKaminski), an email address (missk100@hotmail.com) and a homework page (http://TeacherWeb.com/BC/StJohnBrebeuf/Kaminski/) . I will do my best to keep these all current and updated for you and your parents.
Unit 1: Age of Revolution (September)
- English and French Revolutions
- Establishment of a Limited Monarchy
- Rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte
Unit 2: Dawn of the Industrial Age (October/November)
- Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution
- Rise of Modern industry
- Responses to the Industrial Revolution
Unit 3: The Age of Imperialism (November/December)
- European Expansion
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European Rule in Africa
- Identification of Provinces, Territories, Capitals and major Canadian bodies of water
- Landform regions, First Nations, Cultural diversity, Settlement Patterns
- Canada’s relation and cultural connection with the World and the USA.
Unit 5: Early Development and
Colonization of Canada (March)
- The First People
- European Exploration to 1670
- French and British Colonization
Unit 6: Colonial Government 1663-1774 (April)
- Establishment of the Royal Colony
- Seigniorial System
- British Military Rule
- Quebec Act 1774
Unit 7: Toward Representative Government
1774-1815 (May)
- American Revolution
- War of 1812
- Fur Traders
Unit 8: The Peoples Voice is Heard
1815-1855 (June)
- Changes to Upper and Lower Canada
- Life in Upper and Lower Canada