Social+Studies+10

Social Studies 10 is a required course that builds on the knowledge and skills of Socials Studies 9. The focus of the course is on Canadian history and geography including BC history and the Pacific Rim. Course objectives include the following: **We will achieve these goals by studying these areas in the assigned textbook:**
 * Social Studies 10 Course Outline **
 * Overview:**
 * Knowledge of the major events of 19th century history with particular attention of the birth of Canada –Confederation
 * Increased knowledge of the major issues and problems relating to the exploration and settlement of Western Canada
 * Understanding of the reasons surrounding British Columbia’s decisions to join Canada
 * Appreciation of the economic strengths of Canada as well as British Columbia and their changing role in world trade
 * Further develop communications and listening skills as well as problem solving and decision-making skills
 * Discuss current events issues as they affect Canada

**A Dominion Is Formed** Unit 1 Colonies in the Wilderness Unit 2 Building a Nation, 1840-1867

**The Land And The People** Unit 3 The Geography of Western Canada Unit 4 The Northwest to 1870 Unit 5 The Prairies, 1870-1896 Unit 6 British Columbia to 1896

**Between Two Centuries** Unit 7 The Emergence of Modern Canada Unit 8 The Economy of Canada Unit 9 The Economy of British Columbia Unit 10 Canada and the Global Community

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what was assigned in class. CALL/EMAIL YOUR PARTNERS.


 * PARENTS AND STUDENTS, PLEASE NOTE: **


 *  I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE ASSIGNMENTS WITHOUT A SIGNED "LATE ASSIGNMENT SLIP". **THE SLIP MUST BE COMPLETED BY BOTH A PARENT AND THE STUDENT. Late assignment slips are available at all times in my classroom, and students are invited to keep a couple in their binders in case of emergency illness, or those forgotten-until-the-night-before dental appointments.


 *  ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON THE DUE DATE, WHETHER OR NOT THE STUDENT IS IN ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL HAS A LATE WORK POLICY WHICH TAKES 10% OFF A STUDENT'S MARK FOR EACH DAY THE ASSIGNMENT IS LATE. **


 * Materials: **
 * a three-ring binder with an ample supply of lined paper and blue or black pens.
 * text **__Horizons: Canada's Emerging Identity__**.


 * Evaluation:**
 * 40%** - Assignments
 * 20%** - Tests
 * 20%** - Projects
 * 20%** - Final Exam

A = 86-100%, B = 73-85%, C+ = 66-72%, C = 59-65%, C- = 50-58%, I/F = 0-49%
 * Grade Scale** is the standard BC grading scale: