SOCIAL STUDIES 11 AT A GLANCE | |
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SOCIAL STUDIES 11
Scott Campbell - [email protected]
Scott Campbell - [email protected]
COURSE ASSESSMENT
This course has been designed to reflect some basic beliefs about how successful learning takes place and how it is assessed: Students should approach the subject with a mindset of inquiry – asking powerful and open-ended questions about themselves, the topic, the evidence, and the classroom process. Students should be clear about what they are expected to learn and express clearly what it is they have learned. Showing up, joining in, and completing exercises is a part of learning and the classroom process but is not the same as demonstrating what you have learned – learn to show what you know. Assessment of what students have learned centers on how well they can show understanding of the learning outcomes using a variety of measurement tools including open and closed notes test, projects involving both creativity and research, and self evaluation COURSE EVALUATION Assignments 35% Quizzes, tests 25% Projects 20% Final Exam 20% |
Course Outline and Expectations
Social Studies 10 expands on concepts of nation building through the study of social, political and economic change, in Canada, from 1815-1914, integrated with the study of, industrialization, imperialism and nationalism. Social Studies stresses the importance of a strong foundation based on content and skills, with particular attention given to developing the student’s ability to think critically and to analyze information. Current events and powerful ideas from other fields will also be examined as they relate to themes from the course. EXPECTATIONS I am more interested in dealing with behaviours than I am with rules, so think about how making a mess or using a cell phone or being late affects your learning and the learning of others. Remember that ‘self-responsibility’ is key to developing respectful learning environments. You own your own thoughts, language, behaviours, actions and outcomes; being self-responsible allows me to move forward to a full life, deeper learning, and an attitude that does not blame others. PREPARATION/ORGANIZATION Make a sincere effort - engage actively in the classes and as you do the assigned work, be open to new ideas and methods, follow suggestions and improve where you can, learn from your mistakes, get extra help when you need it. Due to the vigorous pace and nature of the course, it is your responsibility to catch up, find out and complete homework assignments, hand in work due, and reschedule (as soon as possible) all missed tests, presentations, and due dates if you must be absent. That being said, students who attend on time with assignments done, appropriate materials, and are ready to learn are most successful. COURSE UNITS
Unit One: Canada: Building a Nation Unit Two: The ‘Far’ Northwest Unit Three: Three Day Road: A Study of Colonialism, First Nations & War Unit Four: Emerging Canada Unit Five: Economics |