Social Studies 8

Social Studies 8 is a concept-based, competency-driven course that refers to the time period between 600 CE to 1750 CE. The course is based on the following “big ideas”:
  • Contacts and conflicts between peoples stimulated significant cultural, social, political change.

  • Human and environmental factors shape changes in population and living standards.

  • Exploration, expansion, and colonization had varying consequences for different groups.

Changing ideas about the world created tension between people wanting to adopt new ideas and those wanting to preserve established traditions. Because Social Studies 8 is the first course to expose students in the Senior School to Global Studies, we also address global competencies. The course links historical events to modern issues to show connections between past and present. Core competencies of communication, thinking, and social development are built through research, debate, and current event discussions.
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Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.

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West Point Grey Academy

4125 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750