Grade 9 Social Studies
EVALUATION:
Tests................................................... 25%
In-class assignments and group work...75%
Course Outline (tentative dates)
Unit 1: Exploring the Canadian Identity 2-3 classes mid Sept.
Unit 2: Geographic Influences on Identy 15 classes end Oct.
Unit 3: Historical Influences on Identity 15 classes Mid Nov.
1920 to the late 1940s
Unit 4: Historical Influences on Identity 15 classes mid Feb.
1950-late through to today
Unit 5: Citizenship and Identity 15 classes end March
Unit 6: Canada's Changing Identity 15 classes begin April.
Unit 7:Reflections on Canadian Identity 2-3 classes end May
How Canadians Govern Themselves (INTERACTIVE WEBSITE)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/about/parliament/senatoreugeneforsey/time_travel/index-e.html
Parlimentary Youth
The Battle of the Atlantic WEBSITE for resources
http://old.firecreditunion.ca/community/bota/
Holocaust mapping on Google Earth
Term I
Chapter 1
Canada web, Provinces and Territories facts sheet then
Map of Canada Inclass
Canadian Identify
Chapter 2
War of 1812
Canadian immigration
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/laws-policy/index.asp
Practice questions for immigration entrance test