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Accelerated Social Studies 9/10

Socials 9/10 Honours will encompass the study of history, geography and economics. The historical component of the course will focus on the political, economic and social development of North America in light of the changes taking shape in Europe with regards to revolution, nationalism and industrialization. The geographical component will examine Canada’s regional diversity along with its economic and social implications. The economic component will serve as an introduction to the study of economics with an examination of the economy of Canada, B.C. and global economic trends. In addition to the textbooks, Crossroads and Horizons, you will be expected to utilize library resources, the Internet and GIS software.

Europe & North America from 1500 - Present

COURSE TOPICS

Modern Age  & the English Civil WarExplores the changes sweeping Europe after the renaissance, growth of democracy in England and the fight for civil rights as England evolved into a constitutional monarchy.
French Revolution This topic will examine the events leading to the French Revolution and how Napoleon domination of Europe lead to nationalism.
Industrial Revolution This topic will focus on the changing nature of work through the rise of modern industry and the effects it had on the western world
First Nations &European Contact Introduction to the different Aboriginal peoples of Canada, effects of European contact & the colony of New France
The Fur Trade This unit explore the expansion of the fur trade across north America with the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay company and North West Company. Major explorers will also be studied.
British North America & American Revolution This topic will focus on the Fur Trade, British conquest of Quebec, the American Revolution & the Loyalists, and the War of 1812
Confederation Immigrant experience to Upper & Lower Canada and the road to responsible government and independence from Britain
Development of the West Examines the decline in the fur trade and the effects this had on Aboriginals, Métis and European settlers, The development of the CPR and British Columbia’s entry into confederation.
Physical Geography of Canada Overview of the physical regions Canada including the processes that formed them including tectonics, weathering & erosion, biogeography, weather and climate as well as mapping skills
Canadian & BC Economies Introduces basic concepts of economics as well as an overview of the economic regions of Canada and British Columbia

Yearly Overview

Term 1 UnitsText Chapter# Classes
The Modern Age & English Civil War Crossroads 1 & 2 6 Lessons
French Revolution & Napoleon Crossroads 3 & 4 6 Lessons
Industrial Revolution Crossroads 5 3 lessons
First Nations & European Contact Crossroads 7 & 8 6 Lessons
British North America & American Revolution Crossroads 9 & 10 6 Lessons
Confederation Horizons 1 & 2 8 lessons
Term 1 Exam
Term 2 UnitsText Chapter# Classes
Heritage Fair Project 5 Lessons
Development of the West Horizons 4, 5 & 6 9 lessons
Physical Geography of Canada Crossroads 6 Horizons 3 9 Lessons
Canadian & BC Economies Horizons 8 & 9 9 lessons
Term 2 Exam

Student Evaluation

Current Events10 %
Term Project 15 %
Homework & Assignments 20 %
Tests & Quizzes 30 %
Term Exam 25 %

* Your final grade will be an average of Terms 1 & 2
* All students must write both term exams to receive credit for Socials 9 and Socials 10
* Students must maintain an average of 80% in order to remain in the accelerated social class. Students must have a final mark 73% or greater to receive credit for both Social studies 9 & Socials studies 10.