Social Studies courses

Social Studies 9
Grade 9 students will analyze the relationship between Canada’s political and legislative processes and their impact on issues pertaining to governance, rights, citizenship and identity.  Students will also explore issues of economics and their impact on quality of life, citizenship and identity in Canada and the United States.  The course will be taught using the following mediums: Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory, experiential education, differentiated curriculum, mastery learning, and integrated curriculum.
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Social Studies 10 (5 credits)
Pre-requisite:  Social Studies 9
Students will explore multiple perspectives relating to the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights and quality of life. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization of peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities. Throughout this course students will be challenged to think and to express themselves both critically and creatively and they will be asked to participate in the larger community as we explore the importance of political action.  *see course sequence chart*

Social Studies 20-1 (5 credits)
Pre-requisite:  Social Studies 10
Students will explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts. They will study the origins of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regional, international and global relations. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings of nationalism and how nationalism contributes to the citizenship and identities of peoples in Canada. (Source: Alberta Education) *see course sequence chart*

Social Studies 30-1
Pre-requisite:  Social Studies 20
Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues. (Source: Alberta Education) *see course sequence chart*