S c a S d e 10 C eO e

Welcome to Social Studies 10! In this class we will be diving into politics and conflict of the 20th century.
We will be doing so through multiple lenses and perspectives, thinking critically about the ways that our
history is a collection of multiple stories that encompass the historical events we know today. Since this
course is completely online, a lot of self-responsibility and self-motivation will fall on you, the student, to
complete coursework in a timely and well-thought out manner.

We will be meeting once a week for one-two hours over Google Meets. These meetings will be Saturday
mornings starting at 9am. Attendance is mandatory, but if you are unable to attend a meeting, please
contact me in advance. These meetings will be time to address questions you have while going through
the content, and give us the opportunity to build on some of the more complicated ideas in a
“face-to-face setting. Face-cams will be necessary in these meetings so please arrive presentable and
with an appropriate background setting.

In this course, students will build on the following skills:

Draw conclusions about a problem, an issue, or a topic.
Assess and defend a variety of positions on a problem, an issue, or a topic.
Demonstrate Leadership by planning, implementing, and assessing strategies to address a
problem or an issue
Identify and clarify a problem or issue
Interpret and present data in a variety of forms (E.g., oral, written, and graphic)
Evaluate and organize collected data (e.g., in outlines, summaries, notes, timelines, charts)
Accurately cite sources

Units:
G e e Ca ada
○ With the Federal Election occuring in October, what better timing for getting to know
how the government system works in Canada.
○ We will explore different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events
by considering prevailing norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs that helped to shape
Canada s government and policies over time.

W d Wa I
○ Using this major event as a platform, as a class we will explore Canada s relations and
involvement in WWI. Keeping an open mind about different perspectives of the war, we
will assess the significance of people, places, events, and developments during WWI
○ We will also be considering how the importance of this event has changed over time.

I e a Yea
○ A lot has changed in Canada after the First World War. We will look to compare and
contrast continuities and changes for different groups in Canada at particular times and
places, as well as impacts worldwide.
○ We will also be looking at the events that lead up to World War II
W d a Wa , A a .
○ For this unit we will be looking to assess how underlying conditions and the actions of
individuals or groups influence events, decisions, or developments. We will then analyze
the multiple consequences associated with these actions.
○ We will also address the question: What was different from the First World War?

Ca ad a De e e d e a e 20 Ce
○ Canada is prided on being a Multicultural state, but it s past could argue otherwise. We
will look at Canada s development of five decades leading up to the 21st century and
investigate reliability of sources and adequacy of evidence, including data.
○ Whose stories are told and whose stories are missing in the narratives of Canadian
history?

T e M a e f e Pa a d I ac e N -S -D a F e
○ In this final unit, we will be making reasoned ethical judgments about actions in the past
and present, and assess appropriate ways to remember and respond. Much of this will
require reflection on what has been covered throughout this course.
E ec a f e eca :
The classroom operates under the following formula:
TEAMWORK
COMMUNICATION
RESPECT
Students are responsible for their own work, which is expected to be handed in on time.
○ Extensions may be granted with a reasonable excuse, and must be discussed with Ms.
Jensen BEFORE the due date of an assignment or test.
○ If a student is ill, contact me through email or on Google Classroom and we can arrange a
date to submit. A doctor s note and/or note from a parent/guardian will be necessary to
prove illness.
Students are expected to take part in online discussions and attend any in-person meetings,
whether that be with the whole class or in small groups.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. All work submitted should be that of the student. Any ideas or
information taken from an outside source should be cited. If the student knowingly does not
follow this guideline, they will receive a zero on their assignment.

H be A e ed

In this course we will be using a proficiency scale to help you develop important thinking,
communication, and personal and social skills. For each assignment, you will be assessed on the part(s) of
the map that are most relevant to the assignment. See the attached PDF to view the Proficiency scale.
Additionally, assessment will be distributed as follows.

A e e B eakd :
Participation 10%
Assignments 25%
Projects 35%
Quizzes/Tests 30%
P f c e c G d:
Emerging
Analysis Can identify that some
actions cause other actions
Generating Creative Ideas Can produce some
original ideas and visuals
which represent content
found in the course
Intent and Purpose Can create an artifact that
touches on existing ideas
about the topic and can
raise some questions or
conclusions
Understanding of Can make connections
Relationships and Cultural between different groups
Contexts of people and/or events
Developing Proficient
Can identify that some Can identify that some
actions have expected actions have expected
consequences consequences and some
have unexpected
consequences
Can produce original ideas Can produce original ideas
and visuals that connect to and visuals that connect to
the content in the course the course and bring about
new questions
Can create an artifact that Can create an artifact that
addresses new and demonstrates application
existing ideas about the of new and existing ideas
topic and produces some that produces questions
questions and conclusions and conclusions about the
topic
Can make connections Can make connections
between different groups between different groups
of people and/or events of people and/or events,
and indicate how
differences and
similarities impact
people s decisions and
actions
Exceeding
Can identify that actions
have expected and
unexpected consequences,
and can speculate about
different possible
outcomes, independently
Can produce a variety of
original ideas and visuals
that further explore
questions and ideas found
in and beyond discussion
in the course
Can create an artifact that
clearly demonstrates
careful consideration of
new and existing ideas and
the application of
information that draws
distinct conclusions about
the topic
Can make connections
between events and draws
careful consideration of
different points of view of
different groups in their
analysis of people s
decisions and actions in
relation to those events
Ethics and Can decide if they think
Decision-Making something is right or
wrong
Communication and Can communicate ideas
Justification with others appropriately,
with support
Acquiring Information Can locate new
(Research) information on the internet
or through print sources,
and communicate the
sources they used, with
support
Presenting Information Can present information
that is verbal, written, or
through visual
representation, that is clear
and recognizes themes in
the topic
Can make an ethical Can consider the context
judgment and explain their of actions and make an
decision, independently ethical judgment about
actions in the past from
the perspective of the time
and the current time
Can communicate ideas Can choose the most
appropriately with others, appropriate way of
independently communicating
information to others, and
can use more than one
medium
Can locate and apply Can analyze and collect
information they have information from online
found through online or and print sources, and
print research, and keep properly cite sources that
track of sources they used
Can present information Can present information in
that is verbal, written, and a variety of ways that
through visual include writing, verbal
representation, that is delivery, or visual
clear, organized and representation, and is
identifies themes present clearly organized and
in the topic. shows understanding of
the topic
Can consider the context
of actions and make an
ethical judgment using
criteria about actions in
the past from the
perspective of the time
and of the current time
Can communicate ideas
appropriately using a
variety of mediums
Can identify and analyze
the reliability and validity
of online and print sources
and their information, and
can properly organize and
cite those resources
Can present information a
variety of ways that
include writing, verbal
delivery, or visual
representation, which
thoroughly discuss topics
beyond what is discussed
in class