Social Studies 11
Mrs. L. Teichrob
Available by appointment
Why Study History?
History is our window into the
past. It is our key to understanding the present. It is our predictor for what is to come in the future.
History is our laboratory. Its data
serving as vital evidence in our quest to contemplate and analyze how societies
function, a necessity we require to determine how to run our own lives.
Historical literacy molds
citizens. It provides us data about our problems, motives and values by giving
us international and comparative perspectives that are essential for
responsible citizenship.
Historical thinking
promotes healthy habits of mind. Through the study of history, we learn
invaluable skill sets such as observing, searching, exploring, questioning,
uncovering, predicting, reconstructing, analyzing, reflecting, weighing,
determining, challenging, defending and philosophizing.
History provides us with a terrain
for moral contemplation. Studying the stories of individuals and situations in
the past allows us to test our own moral compass, to hone it against some of
the real complexities individuals have faced in difficult settings as it
teaches us “by example”.
History is captivating. We are
enthralled by stories that draw us inward, telling us of tales laced with
triumph and tragedy, victory and defeat, loyalty and betrayal and good versus
evil. Such stories resonate deeply within our souls as we seek to understand
the capability of humanity, both good and bad.
History well told is beautiful. Skillful writing, vivid
imagination, meticulous description, time travel and
the art of masterful storytelling, allure us as they invite us to
appreciate and admire the beauty of human life.
History is a guiding compass in our
lives, impacting the choices you’ve made in the past, are making in the present
and will make in the future.
Think about it.
If you are a Christian, you base
your entire life- your choices, beliefs, motives, direction and purpose around
the fact that a single individual lived more than 2000 years ago. You live you
life according to the teachings found within a volume of ancient literature- a
compilation of primary and secondary historical documents. Your eternal destiny
is forever changed because of the acts of a single person who walked the earth
centuries ago, changing the course of human history. Your life is shaped,
molded and driven by history every single day (whoa…mind = blown).
Besides…studying history is fun.
Welcome to Social Studies 11!
This is an incredible course and I am very much looking forwards to embarking
on this exciting journey with you. Social Studies 11 has so much variety to
offer you, including topics ranging from who we are as Canadians with
respect to the manner in which we govern ourselves, citizenship, social
justice, considering our recent past within the 20th century and
examining the role and influence Canada has within the global community. The
objective of this course is to develop historically literate learners
that will equipped to make informed, competent and faith-based judgments about
historical events of the past and social issues of the present day. In this
course, you will learn foundational “historical thinking” concepts, which will
provide you with the framework and skill set that will help you to study
history and engage with historical texts and artifacts in a meaningful way. The
historical thinking concepts that will be emphasized in the course will include
but are not limited to:
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Establishment of historical significance
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Use of primary source evidence
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Identification of continuity and change
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Analyzing cause and consequence
·
Taking historical perspectives
·
Understanding the ethical dimension of historical
interpretations
Course Themes
1.
Government
· Demonstrate understanding of the political
spectrum
· Demonstrate understanding of the political
ideologies and philosophies
· Explain how Canadians can effect change at
the federal and provincial levels
· Explain how federal and provincial
governments are formed in Canada
· Describe major provisions of the Canadian
constitution
· Assess the impact of the Canadian Charter of
Rights on Canadian society
2.
History
· Describe Canada’s evolution as a
politically autonomous nation
· Assess Canada’s role in the Great War and
the war’s impact on Canada
· Explain economic cycles with reference to the
Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada
· Describe the role of women in terms of
social, political, and economic change in Canada
· Assess the impact of the conscription crises,
Quebec nationalism, bilingualism, and regionalism on Canadian unity
· Assess Canada’s role in the Second
World War and its impact on Canada
· Assess Canada’s participation in world
affairs with reference to; human rights, the United Nations, the Cold War and
other modern conflicts
· Assess the development and impact of Canadian
social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state, and
minority rights
· Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced
by Aboriginal people in Canada during the 20th century, including their
responses to; residential schools, reserves, self-government and treaty
negotiations
· Represent what it means to be Canadian with
reference to distinctive programs, policies and important cultural and
scientific achievement.
3.
Human
Geography
· Explain the significance of changes in world
population with reference to; population pyramids, distribution, density and demographic
transition models
· Compare Canada’s standard of living
with those of developing countries, with reference to poverty and key indicators
of human development
· Assess environmental challenges facing
Canadians, including; global warming, ozone layer depletion and fresh water
quality and supply
Expectations
·
Please arrive to class on time
·
Please come prepared, bringing all
course-related texts and materials to each class
·
Please be respectful to the teacher, your peers
and the classroom
·
Please check the blog on a daily basis by going
to http://wrcasocialstudies11.blogspot.ca
where blog posts will be made shortly after school each day and when
applicable, assignments will be uploaded onto the blog in downloadable PDF
files.
·
Please be responsible and take care of hard copy
assignments that are given out in class, as you will only receive one copy. In
the case that you have misplaced your assignment, you will be responsible to go
to the blog and print off a new hard copy for yourself
·
Please have your homework ready to be handed in
at the beginning of class in hardcopy format
·
Please take initiative to find out if you have
missed assignments and find out what their due dates are in the case that you
have been absent. This is your responsibility.
Student Workload
Social Studies 11 is a highly academic course and provincially
examinable course, which means that you will have a challenging workload. A
significant amount of reading, writing and research will be required on an
on-going basis.
·
You can expect daily homework assignments
·
You can expect daily reading assignments. It is essential that you do not get
behind in your reading or it will be extremely difficult to get caught up.
Required Supplies
These
following supplies are required for every class:
·
Appropriate writing supplies
·
Binder and paper
·
Social Studies Student Workbook
·
Counterpoints Textbook
Evaluation
Tests 30%
Quizzes 20%
Assignments 50%
Course Schedule
1.
The
Great War – Chapter 2 (September 3 - 30)
·
Quiz
·
Unit Test
2.
The
Interwar Years - Chapter 3
(October 1 – 9)
·
Quiz
·
No Unit Test
3.
The
Second World War – Chapter 4 (October 15 – November 1)
·
Quiz
·
Unit Test
4.
Post-War
Era - Chapter 5 & 6 (November 4 – 22)
·
Quiz
·
Unit Test
5.
Quebec
& Aboriginals – Chapter 7 (November 25 – 29)
·
Quiz
·
No Unit Test
6.
Human
Geography – Chapter 8 (December 3 – 19)
·
Quiz
·
Unit Test
7. Government – Chapter 1 (January 6- 29)
· Two
Quizzes
· Unit
Test
8.
Review
(TBA)
*Please note
this course schedule is tentative and subject to change with sufficient notice
given in advance
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