Social Studies 9

Social Studies 9 explores the growth of democracy, and development of Canadian identity during the time period of 1750 CE to 1920 CE. The course is based on the following “big ideas”: 1. Power balances alter relationships between people and society 2. Emerging ideas influence society 3. Identity is constructed and changes over time 4. Physical and cultural environment influences the nature of change. Social Studies 9 further exposes students to global competencies introduced in grade 8. In order to meet these competencies, the course links events and developments in the past with modern day issues in order to illustrate the connection between past and present. Social Studies 9 focuses on the core competencies of communication, thinking, and personal and social development through activities such as research writing, developing informed opinions for debate, and discussion of current events.