Social Studies courses assist students in acquiring the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be responsible citizens and contributing members of society. Students learn to use problem-solving, decision-making and critical and creative-thinking strategies to address issues. The context of the courses draws upon history, geography, economics, other social sciences, the behavioral sciences and the humanities.
Social Studies
Social Studies 10-1
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Recommended minimum of 60% in Social Studies 9
Students study how globalization shapes our world today. They learn how the world is interconnected and interdependent via global trade, transportation, communication technology and media.
Social Studies 10-2
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Recommended 50%-64% in Social Studies 9
Students in 10-2 follow the same curriculum as 10-1 with less emphasis on major writing assignments.
Social Studies 10-4 (KAE)
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Below 40% in Social Studies 9 plus recommendation from the Social Studies 9 teacher and/or counselor.
Students explore the effects of globalization on lands, cultures, human rights and quality of life. They also study the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and other locations, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities.
Social Studies 20-1
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Recommended minimum of 60% in Social Studies 10-1
Students increase their essay writing and research skills. Current events is a daily component of the class. Nationalism and its development through history is studied through such world events as the French Revolution, Napoleon, World War I, World War II, the breakup of Yugoslavia, the Palestinian question, Aboriginal issues and Quebec separatism.
Social Studies 20-2
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Minimum of 50% in Social Studies 10-2
Students in this class study the same concepts as in Social 20-1, but with less emphasis on the essay.
Social Studies 20-4 (KAE)
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Minimum of 50% in Social Studies 10-4
Students examine various forms of nationalism and apply their perceptions to their own identity and sense of citizenship. They will investigate the influence of nationalism on historical and contemporary events. Students will explore the impacts of nationalism and internationalism. They develop understandings of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit and Francophone perspectives on nationalism.
Social Studies 30-1
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Recommended minimum of 60% in Social Studies 20-1
Social 30-1 explores the origins and complexities of ideologies. The political and economic spectrum is the focus of the entire course. Case studies such as the rise of dictatorships and the Cold War illustrate the differences between political and economic systems. Current events are also an integral component of the course. Social 30-1 focus is on two types of essays; the analysis paper, and the other a position paper.
Social Studies 30-2
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Minimum of 50% in Social Studies 20-2
Social 30-2 students explore the origins and complexities of ideologies. The political and economic spectrum is the focus of the entire course. Case studies such as the rise of dictatorships and the Cold War illustrate the differences of the political and economic systems. Using real world examples of current events enhances student understanding of the material covered in class. Social 30-2 students write a number of opinion essays.