Socials 11Name ______
Ms. Lacroix
SOCIAL STUDIES 11
COURSE OUTLINE
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible citizens of Canada and the world. The overriding theme in Socials 11 is what it means to be a Canadian, how events have shaped Canada and Canadians and how Canadahas contributed to events at an international level. We begin our historical study of Canada at the eve of World War I. Our focus will be on government and politics and Canada’s international role. We will also be investigating major global concerns such as population growth, urbanization and distribution of resources.
Topics to be covered:
Government, Law, Politics:
Selected Political Systems
Canadian Parliamentary System
Electoral System
Various Canadian Laws and Legislation
Canada & the World:
WWI
The Interwar Years
WWII
The Cold War
Canadian Society:
Canadian Identity
French/English relations
First Nations
Multiculturalism and Immigration
The Global Environment:
The Global Village
Population Development
Resource Use and Management
Current Events
Covered throughout the year
Goals for Social Studies 11
- students will identify and evaluate the factors which have shaped and continue to
shape Canada and Canadians.
- students will analyze the diverse patterns of human activity in the world.
- students will demonstrate an understanding of their roles, right and responsibilities
as an individual member of society.
- students will develop a willingness and ability to use their knowledge and understanding as a thoughtful, responsible member of society.
Course Mark = 80% (broken down as follows)
tests & quizzes = 40%
written assignments & projects = 40%
inquiry project = 20%
Final Exam = 30%
Inquiry Project
This is an ongoing, individualized research project that allows you to delve deeper into an area of history that interests you. Every 2 weeks, one class period will be devoted to guided inquiry as you develop an area of interest, formulate questions, research key ideas and branch out into an area of interest. Here are some suggested historical topics from which to choose:
a)Women – as a group or individuals who have contributed/changed history
b)Minorities – the impact that major historical events have had on a minority group
c)Religion – the role religion(s) has/have played in historical events
d)Art – the reflection of historical events through artistic movements
e)Sports – the history of a sport, or its influence on historical events
f)Technology – innovations in technology/science that have impacted history
g)Current Events – how history has impacted the current affairs of a group of people/country at this time
Useful Information:
Ms. Lacroix enjoys spending her lunch “hours” (i.e. 52 minutes between 12:52 and 1:44) lounging in room 310, brewing some tea. If you ever need help, please don’t hesitate to drop by. The kettle is always ready to go.
If you are absent, the first place to visit is the internet:
On that page you will find a link to Social Studies 11, where I am pretty darn punctual in updating the day or week’s lessons, including downloadable links to lesson plans and Power Points. Then, after you have had a good look at the lesson, please see me to ensure you are clear on what we covered.
My school e-mail address is .
Course Syllabus
UNIT ONEGOVERNMENT
LAW
POLITICS / Week of
Sep
Sep / Topics
Political Ideologies
Our Canadian Government
Elections and Voting / Goals
Describe the political spectrum
Identify the roles of federal and provincial government members
Describe the election process / Activities
Find yourself on the political spectrum
Mock Parliament
Campaign for a seat in government
Quiz
Unit Test
Inquiry Project – initial stages of defining area of interest
UNIT TWO
CANADA
IN
WWI
1914-1918 / Week of
Sep
Sep
Oct / Topics
Canada at the turn of the century
Causes of WWI
Canada’s Response to War
The Home Front & Conscription
Treaty of Versailles
/ Goals
Describe the existing racism and challenges to people of minority and women
Identify the fundamental causes of the Great War
Describe Canada’s war front battles
Describe how Total War affected Canadians at home
Evaluate the effectiveness of the ToV / Activities
Comparing 2 maps of Europe (1914-1919)
Film analysis
Simulation Game
Quiz
Unit Test
Inquiry Project – secondary stages of creating inquiry questions/ideas
UNIT THREE
THE INTERWAR
YEARS
1919-1938 / Week of
Oct
Oct / Topic
Growing Canadian Autonomy
Roaring Twenties
Stock Market Crash
Great Depression / Goals
Identify and describe how the Great War and foreign affairs increased Canada’s independence from Britain
Evaluate the impact that new technologies and investment had on our economy
Describe the changing role for women through suffrage
Identify key elements of communism and the creation of new political parties / Activities
Independence Timeline
Scrapbook Quest on Prohibition and Suffrage
Stock Market simulation game
Quizzes
Unit Test
Inquiry Project – intermediate stages of researching identified questions
CANADA AND WORLD WAR II / Week of
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov / Topic
Rise of Totalitarianism in Europe
Appeasement
European Theatre
Canada’s Response to War
Pacific Theatre
War at Home
D-Day to Hiroshima
Holocaust / Goals
Identify the basic tenets of authoritarian governments
Evaluate the policy of appeasement from 1936-38
Describe Canadian contributions to battles in Europe and the Atlantic
Evaluate the divisive effect of conscription
Compare the war front of WWII to the Great War
Describe Canadian contributions to the Pacific Theatre
Describe how war was ended in Europe and the Pacific
Develop historical empathy with regards to the treatment of minorities and Jews during WII / Activities
Road to war and initial stages map creation
Political cartoon analysis
Propaganda assignment
Film Analysis
Quizzes
Unit Test
Inquiry Project – decision making regarding scope of project/presentation format
COLD
WAR
YEARS / Week of
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec / Topic
Changing Face of Canada
Canadian Culture
Communism vs Democracy
60s-70s “youthquake”
French Canada
& Native Rights
Peacekeeping / Goals
Explain how new technologies led to the growth of suburbs and was aided by the Baby Boom and immigration
Identify the factors that increased the “Red Scare”
Identify the Cold War International Events in which Canada participated
Describe the social changes that were spurred by civil rights movements, the Vietnam War and women’s issues
Evaluate the growing divide between French and English speaking Canadians.
Describe the changing policies towards First Nations peoples
Identify the conflicts in which Canada has played a part as a member of the UN / Activities
American influence activity
Film analysis
Cold War map of the world
Student project on Cold War culture
Quizzes
Unit Test
Inquiry Project – construction phase of project/presentation format
UNIT SIX
GEOGRAPHY / Week of
Jan
Jan
Jan / Topic
Population Trends and Issues
Living Standards in a Changing World
The Environment
Year End Review
Final exam / Goals
Utilize the tools of a demographer to identify how populations are monitored
Evaluate two population control policies from the past
Describe the problems associated with overpopulation
Identify the UN’s HDI
Identify how poverty is measured
Describe the challenges facing the poorest women and children in the world
Identify issues of water shortages
Use the Cause/Effect/Solution/Obstacle model to assess different environmental problems
In-depth daily review along with tutorials to prepare students for the government exam / Activities
Population pyramid partner assignment
Film analysis
‘forgiving debt’ exercise
Quiz
Unit Test
Inquiry Project – submission for evaluation during exam week