Social Studies Article 1

CURRICULUM COMPETENCY

FOR GRADES 9 - 10

This article will not only cover the curriculum, but additional background information and skills students can expect to learn.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10

The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world.

SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT

The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world.

SOCIAL STUDIES 9

Big Ideas and Key Topics:

- Political, Social, and Economic changes and revolutions

- Ideas and ideology shape society over time

- The collective identity of a group developing over time

- Power imbalances affect view points between society and individuals

- Geography of Canada, including landforms and geological processes

SOCIAL STUDIES 9 INCENTIVE

Social Studies 9 Incentive is a more advanced version of the standard Social Studies 9 Curriculum.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10 INCENTIVE

The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world.

Social Studies 9 usually covers global and Canadian history ranging from the 17th and 19th century. The focus is mainly on Western Civilization and Pre-Confederation (the period of Canada before July 1st, 1867), relating it to how these events are still relevant in our in our society to this day.

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