Social Studies 11 (Online)

Version 05 (online) (4 credits)

Graduation (Provincial) Exam required for students in 2004 Graduation Program. Exam is worth 20% of final grade.

It s recommended that students complete: - Social Studies 10

Social Studies 11, a provincially examinable survey course, addresses three themes which include a major focus on 20th century Canadian History and Human Geography, with a lesser emphasis on Civics (Canadian Politics and Government). Students will have an opportunity to assess the impact of key historical events that have shaped Canada’s identity and develop an understanding of contemporary global issues that “developed” and “developing” nations alike are increasingly forced to recognize.  Finally, the Civics portion of the course places an emphasis on Canada’s government and political structures, and considers ways to become an active citizen in a participatory democracy.

Social Studies 11 is structured around 4 modules:

Module 1: Politics and Government

• 1.1        The Political Spectrum
• 1.2        The Canadian Federal System
• 1.3        Bills to Laws
• 1.4        The Rights of Canadian Citizens

Module 1 Test covers the work of Module 1.

 Module 2: History (1914-1945)

• 2.1        Canada's Role in World War I
• 2.2        The Roaring Twenties
• 2.3        The Great Depression
• 2.4        Canada's Role in World War II

The Holocaust Project

Module 2 Test covers the work of Module 2.

Module 3: History II (1945 - 2000)

• 3.1        Canada's International Role
• 3.2        Canada's Changing Society
• 3.3        Canada's Changing Identity

Module 3 Test covers the work of Module 3.

Module 4: Human Geography

• 4.1        World Population Growth and Challenges
• 4.2        Standards of Living and Poverty
• 4.3        Ozone Depletion and Global Warming/Environmental Changes

Module 4 Test covers the work of Module 4.