Social Studies 10

Social Studies 10 – Canada and the World: 1919 to the Present 
Course Outline  

 

Introduction 

Social Studies 10 builds upon the foundation of knowledge, skills and attitudes you have gained. It offers students an in-depth analysis of the challenges involving building a nation. Social Studies 10 contributes to the important goal of preparing students for the future lives as Canada citizens and members of the international community. The curriculum is designed to engage you in critical inquiry into the challenges faced by Canadians in the 20th century. By exploring a variety of perspectives through historical thinking concepts, students develop the skills to approach persistent problems, questions, and issues with confidence and purpose. 

 

Image c/o British Columbia: BC’s New Curriculum.

For the curriculum overview, please refer to Core Competencies, Big Ideas, and Learning Standards by clicking here. 

Grade Categories 

Terms 1-3 

45 % Projects, Assignments, Activities 
40 Tests and quizzes 
15 Current Events  
100%  TOTAL

 Note: The year will be weighed cumulatively.   

 

Outline  

As you may have learned last year, the Social Studies curriculum has been updated since June 2016.  

Key Thinking Skills for Social Studies: significance, evidence, continuity and change, cause and consequence, perspective, and ethical judgment. For more information on these historical thinking concepts, please click here. 

 

Current Events 

Students will be expected to present a Current Event in front of the class approximately 6 times in the school year or twice a term. By reporting on current events, students fulfill curriculum goals around concepts while developing presentation skills.  

 

Textbooks 

Cranny, Michael. Counterpoints. Scarborough: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1999. 

 

Note: there will be numerous resources to supplement the textbook throughout the course so be sure to bring a binder with ample room for additional handouts.  

 

Additional Information 
Website  http://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/mihicd/   Study guides, twitter feed, and additional course info is posted here.  
twitter  @MsMihic  Homework is posted here for all my classes. Don’t have twitter? There is a feed on the website above. 
email  dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca  Have an absolute dire question about an assignment or test that can’t wait? I can’t promise that I’ll get back to you in time but give it a try. This is also the best way for parents to reach me too so feel free to give them my email address.  

 

Keys to Success: 

  • Attend. Getting an education is your job. Show up every day and on time.  
  • Come prepared. Bring your textbook, something to write with, and paper to write on. Keep everything in a binder.  
  • Pay attention. Sometimes class is fun and sometimes it may feel boring. It is your responsibility to stay engaged with the material.  
  • Keep distractions in your bag or better yet, at home. Love video games? Play it at home and not on your phone. Maintaining your 300 day streak on Snapchat? Do it outside school hours. Parents need to call you? No they don’t. Not unless it’s an emergency and, in that case, they should be calling the school to pull you out of class.