SOCIAL STUDIES 10 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

Social Studies 10 is all about you and the Canadian Government, it is comprised of two major units of study:

• TOPIC A: Canada in the 20thCentury
  • Theme 1: Sovereignty
    • Geographic factors influence a nation's sovereignty.
    • The achievement of sovereignty has been a developmental process shaped by internal and external forces.
    • There are benefits and costs attached to independence.
    • A nation's foreign policy must be balanced between its interests and the interests of other nations.
    • The consequences of foreign policy can result in conflict or cooperation with other nations.
    • CONCEPTS:
      • Sovereignty . Foreign Policy . Nation-State . Conflict
      • Nationhood . Alliances . Intervention
      • National Identity . Cooperation . Middle Power
      • International Relations . Independence . Global Community
  • Theme II: Regionalism
    • Canada is composed of geographic regions with diverse political, economic and cultural interests.
    • Canada's political, economic and social fabric is influenced by geographic factors.
    • Regional differences both strengthen and challenge Canadian unity.
    • Regional differences are accommodated in various ways.
    • CONCEPTS
      • Regional Disparity . National Unity
      • Regional Identity . Separation
      • Alienation . Federalism
      • Equalization
  • Theme III: Identity
    • Canadian's identify with community, region, and nation.
    • The Canadian identity is shaped by our values, attitudes and cultures as they have emerged from our history and geography.
    • Bilingualism and multiculturalism are fundamental to the Canadian identity.
    • Interaction among groups influences one's identity.
    • CONCEPTS:
      • Canadian . Identity Nationalism
      • Bilingualism . Multiculturalism
      • Cultural Identity . Regional Diversity
      • Pluralism
• TOPIC B: POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
  • Theme 1: Politics and Government
    • Politics are a feature of everyday life.
    • The structure and functions of government in Canada are important.
    • The political processes are influenced by a variety of groups in the community.
    • CONCEPTS:
      • Decision Making . Constitution . Mass Media
      • Responsible Government . Interest Groups . Division of Power
      • Democracy . Organization
      • Federalism . Representative Democracy
  • Theme 2: Citizen Participation
    • The degree of citizen participation and the exercise of an individual's political power and responsibilities are influenced by a variety of factors.
    • The citizen has a role in the political process.
    • Political differences are resolved through a variety of approaches.
    • CONCEPTS:
      • Majority and Minority Rights
      • Democratic Process
      • Negotiation and Compromise
      • Power
  • Theme III: Rights and Responsibilities
    • Rights and responsibilities are associated with citizenship.
    • There are basic human rights that need to be protected.
    • There are various means that help to protect and preserve rights in Canada
    • CONCEPTS:
      • Rights . Justice . Responsibilities
      • Safe-Guarding Rights . Equality
      • Freedoms . Prejudice
      • Entrenchment of Rights . Human Rights

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning".

Required Resources

• Required textbook: Canada Today , Scully, A.L.; et al, Prentice Hall Canada Inc., (3rd Ed.).(1995)
• Canadian Oxford School Atlas, Quentin Stanford ed, (6th edition)

General Expectations

• Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified by their instructor.
• Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
• Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their progress.
• Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts per week is expected.
• Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor. Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
• Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines. Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience technical problems.

Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements

• Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
• Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational resources and download files.
• File management skills necessary to create directories, save files, and retrieve files.
• Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
• A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator 6.0 or higher.
• Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.

Face-to-Face Requirements

• Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
• Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor if their progress becomes a problem.

Evaluation

• 5% - Discussions
• 15% - Assignments
• 15% -Midterm
• 15% - Essays
• 20% - Quizzes and Exams
• 30% Final Exam