SOCIAL STUDIES
BIG IDEAS
Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.
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Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.
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Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.
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Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.
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What to expect this year? In Social Studies this year, we will be exploring the development of Canada as a nation, British Columbia as a province, and North Vancouver as a city. |
Student Expectations Students are expected to come to class with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and participate. Remember, the more you are engaged in the course, the more interesting it will be. If possible, please let me know in advance if you are going to be absent; it will be up to you to find out what work you have missed, and catch up on it promptly. I am always around for extra help, so make sure you find me if you have questions or need assistance with something. I look forward to working with you. |
GRADE 5 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES
Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to - ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate finding and decisions |
Develop a plan of action to address a selected problem or issue
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Ask questions, corroborate inferences, and draw conclusions about the content and origins of a variety of sources, including mass media (evidence)
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Differentiate between intended and unintended consequences of events, decisions, and developments, and speculate about alternative outcomes (cause and consequence)
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Content:
- the development and evolution of Canadian identity over time