Social Study
History-Smithsonian Third Edition
Introduction
Through providing students with the knowledge and skills to be informed citizens who exhibit critical thinking skills to understand and explain the perspectives of others, make judgments, and communicate ideas effectively. Social studies displays itself as a crucial subject within the school curriculum.
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With their study of historical events, students will gain an understanding of the people, places, issues, and events that influence the world they live in. By studying various cultures and ways of life, students will develop both a deeper understanding of the differences between peoples and an appreciation of the aspects of human experience shared across time and space.
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Social Studies provides students with an understanding of their place in the world and the intricate connections between humans and nature. The increasing cultural and economic interconnections between societies, with the importance of growing awareness of environmental sustainability, make geographic understandings a crucial part of informed citizenship.
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Social Studies also develops knowledge and understanding of the economy, the interdependence of economies, and how economic decisions can have consequences from individual to international levels.
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The Social Studies curriculum allows students to explore Canadian society, our democratic institutions, and the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. Furthermore, it explores how students can have an impact on the decisions made in their society and advocate for their stances. Students will also understand the importance of being open to new ideas and civil to those with whom they disagree in creating an open and adaptive environment.
World War II-David Gibbons
Curriculum
The new Grade 10 Social Studies Curriculum will build on the same competencies as subject introduced before it. Students will develop their inquiry processes and skills to interpret, analyze and communicate their findings and decisions. Course content will include the development and function of our political institutions, political and economic ideologies, our changing identity and autonomy, conflicts and discriminatory policies, as well as Canada’s economic development and our role in the global economy. Emphasis will also be placed on First Peoples governance, and truth and reconciliation.
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government, First Peoples governance, political institutions, and ideologies
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environmental, political, and economic policies
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Canadian autonomy
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Canadian identities
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residential schools and other discriminatory policies and injustices against First Peoples in BC and Canada
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discriminatory policies and injustices in Canada and the world, including the head tax, the Komagata Maru incident, racial segregation and the destruction of Hogan’s Alley, and the internment of Japanese-Canadians
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The Holocaust and the concept of genocide
Application
Social studies plays a crucial role in developing strong research skills and verifying sources. Students learn how to locate reliable information, verify the credibility of sources, and fact-check claims before using them in projects or presentations. Furthermore, they practice identifying bias and understanding from different perspectives. These abilities can be applied far beyond the classroom, in fields such as science, supporting the creation of accurate research papers; in journalism, helping ensure accurate reporting; and in everyday life, enabling individuals to critically assess online content to avoid misinformation.
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