Social Studies 9

Ms. Macdonald

&

Mr. R. Humphrey

rhumphrey@sd73.bc.ca

Welcome to Social Studies 9! This course focusses on the major events both in Canada and
globally that have shaped the world that we live in. In this course, we will look at the
development of political and economic systems, and how they have led to local and
international conflicts, as well as the their effects on the environment, various minority groups.
As individuals, and as a class, you will be responsible for delving deeper into the major issues
from approximately 1750 - 1919 that have helped make the world the way it is today - both the
good and the bad of it! Im looking forward to working through this class with you.

What you are supposed to understand by the end of this course:

Political, social, economic, and technological revolutions.

The continuing effects of imperialism and colonialism on indigenous peoples in

Canada and around the world.

Global demographic shifts, including patterns of migration and population growth.

Nationalism and the development of modern nation-states, including Canada.

Local, regional, and global conflicts.

Discriminatory policies, attitudes, and historical wrongs.

Physiographic features of Canada and geological processes

Course Evaluation
COMPONENT

What this is . . .

PERCENTA
GE

APPLICATIONS

Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills

to: ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze
ideas; and communicate findings and decisions.

25

EVIDENCE

Assess the justification for competing historical

accounts after investigating points of
contention, reliability of sources, and adequacy
of evidence.

15

CONTINUITY AND
CHANGE

Compare and contrast continuities and changes

for different groups during this time period

15

CAUSE AND
CONSEQUENCES

Assess how prevailing conditions and the

actions of individuals or groups affect events,
decisions, and developments

15

PERSPECTIVE

Assess the significance of people, places, events,

and developments, and compare varying
perspectives on their historical significance at
particular times and places, and from group to
group.

15

ETHICAL
JUDGEMENTS

Recognize implicit and explicit ethical

judgements in a variety of sources AND make
reasoned ethical judgements about controversial
actions in the past and present, and whether we
have the responsibility to respond.

15

TOTAL

100

This semester we will be incorporating aspects of the new BCED Plan, which will begin to be
implemented in full beginning in September 2017. The main purpose of the Social Studies
curriculum is to develop graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to be
active, informed citizens.
- BC Ministry of
Education

Communication
Personal/Social

Thinking

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CLASS:

1. Respect yourself, your peers, your teacher, and the
learning environment.
2. Come to class prepared every day. You need something
to write with and something to write on EACH and EVERY DAY.
3. Make a genuine effort everyday. Listen when being
spoken to, participate when given the opportunity, ask
questions, use your class time effectively!
4. Use your phones in a MATURE WAY.
5. Ill tell you when we can listen to music.
6. Food/Drinks in class are subject to my approval. Dont
take advantage of this.
7. If you miss an assignment as a result of an unexcused
absence, you may be required to complete and submit a
separate assignment in my presence.

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Lets enjoy our time together in this class!