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SS: SOCIAL STUDIES 10
Prerequisite: Social Studies 9 Frank
The new Grade 10 Social Studies Curriculum will build on the same competencies first introduced in Social Studies 9 and Humanities 8. Students will develop their inquiry processes and skills to interpret, analyze and communicate their findings and decisions. Course content will include the development and function of our political institutions, political and economic ideologies, our changing identity and autonomy, conflicts and discriminatory policies as well as Canada’s economic development and our role in the global economy. Emphasis will also be placed on First Peoples governance, and, truth and reconciliation.
SS: INCENTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES 10
Required: Accepted into the Incentive Program.
This course covers the basic grade 10 curriculum with additional enrichment activities ranging from independent study to extended group discussion and debate, as well as integrated research projects. Students will be expected to pursue areas of special interest to develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Social Studies Background Information:
Josiah Chan
Social Studies is learning of Humanities (Study of humans, human culture, disciplines, philosophy, languages, values, etc.), Social Sciences (Relationships, society, individuals), history (Course of humanity, life, Earth, etc.), Geography And Environments (Study of land/Earth, Earth sciences), and Economics and Politics (Governments, businesses).
Social Studies 10 Curriculum (Palmer Secondary):
Main Ideas:
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Global and regional conflicts shape the world and the identities we use today.
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How politics shape the economical, social, ideological and geographical world.
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Different views and perspectives lead to developments in Canadian society.
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How historical injustices lead to challenges towards Canadian identities.
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Canadian Indigenous People’s history and First Nations Discrimination
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Students are expected to be able to:
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Use practical skills to interpret, communicate, and analyse ideas and findings.
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Know the significance of certain Social Studies events and times.
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Be able to find reliable and safe research websites.
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Assess, understand, and explain that different actions lead to causes and consequences.
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Be able to make reasonable and ethical judgements.
Social Studies 9
Big Ideas
Ideas and ideologies (like democracy, liberalism, and nationalism) shape societies and events.
The physical environment influences political, social, and economic changes.
Power imbalances affect relationships between individuals and societies.
Collective identity (how groups see themselves) is built over time and can change.
Course Overview
In Social Studies 9, students explore major events and changes in the world between the 17th and 19th centuries. The focus is on Western Civilization and Pre-Confederation Canada, with connections to how these histories still affect our society today.
Key topics include:
Political, social, economic, and technological revolutions
The ongoing effects of imperialism and colonialism on Indigenous peoples
Global population and demographic changes
The rise of nationalism and the development of modern nation-states
Geography of Canada, including landforms and geological processes
Skills You Will Build
Throughout the course, students will strengthen their ability to:
Analyze primary and secondary sources (maps, historical documents, statistics)
Make connections between past and present issues
Think critically about different perspectives
Develop informed opinions and arguments through writing, projects, and discussions
Understand Canada’s development and its place in the global context
Incentive Social Studies 9
This advanced version of the course is offered to students in the Incentive Program. In addition to the regular curriculum, it includes:
Independent study projects
Extended group discussions and debates
Integrated research projects based on student interests
Deeper exploration of major issues from 1750–1919 with links to Canada and other modern nations
The goal of the Incentive course is to encourage critical, analytical, and creative thinking while exploring history, geography, civics, and economics at a deeper level.
Social Studies Background Information:
Josiah Chan
Social Studies is learning of Humanities (Study of humans, human culture, disciplines, philosophy, languages, values, etc.), Social Sciences (Relationships, society, individuals), history (Course of humanity, life, Earth, etc.), Geography And Environments (Study of land/Earth, Earth sciences), and Economics and Politics (Governments, businesses).Social Studies 10 Curriculum (Palmer Secondary): w speed
Students are expected to know:
Global and regional conflicts shape the world and the identities we use today.
How politics shape the economical, social, ideological and geographical world.
Different views and perspectives lead to developments in Canadian society.
How historical injustices lead to challenges towards Canadian identities.
Canadian Indigenous People’s history and First Nations Discrimination
Students are expected to be able to:
Know the significance of certain Social Studies events and times.
Be able to find reliable and safe research websites.
Assess, understand, and explain that different actions lead to causes and consequences.
Be able to make reasonable and ethical judgements.
Use practical skills to interpret, communicate, and analyse ideas and findings.
Social Studies 10 Incentive
You are first required to: Be accepted into the Incentive Program
Incentive Social Studies 10 covers basic grade 10 curriculum with additional enrichment activities ranging from independent study to extended group discussion and debate, as well as integrated research projects. Students will be expected to pursue areas of special interest to develop critical and creative thinking skills.
