Social+Studies+09

Social Studies 9 focuses on the development of Canadian democracy through the influence of England, France, and the United States (1500 – 1815). This course will also apply connections to the lifestyles and cultural practices of First Nations people of the Yukon during this era.
 * Social Studies 9 Course Outline **
 * Overview:**

Students will examine the following in the course of their studies: - Europe from the Renaissance to the Industrial Age focusing on England and France - The people and the key shaping forces of North America during both pre and post European contact - The physical geography of North America - The use of different literacy strategies (word definitions, mind webs, class discussions, etc.) to help retain information relevant to this course

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. **

a three-ring binder with an ample supply of lined paper and blue or black pens text **__Crossroads: A Meeting of Nations__**. You will not be permitted to return to your locker to retrieve forgotten items.
 * Materials: **


 * Evaluation:**
 * 50%** - Assignments
 * 35%** - Tests (20% Tests + 15% Quizzes)
 * 15%** - Projects

Final Exam is 15 % of your total mark for the course.

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