Social Studies
RECOMMENDED PROGRESSIONS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
Developed programs have been designed to accommodate transfer between course sequences at particular points. In the following charts prerequisites are indicated by a solid line and possible progressions are indicated by a broken line. AP Course sequencing information can be found on the AP page of our website.
Grade 10 Courses
SOCIAL STUDIES 10-2 (5 Credits)
This course is a study of select issues relating to Canada in the modern world. Students learn about Canada’s role in the world community. They study the factors that have shaped Canada’s role and Canada’s identity. Students also examine methods of effective citizenship. The rights and responsibilities of individual and groups in Canada are discussed and sovereignty.
SOCIAL STUDIES 10-1 (5 Credits)
Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economics, human rights and quality of life. Students will examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity to enhance skills for citizenship in a globalizing world. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on Indigenous and Francophone communities.
SOCIAL STUDIES 10-1 AP (5 Credits)
Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economics, human rights and quality of life. Students will examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity to enhance skills for citizenship in a globalizing world. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on Indigenous and Francophone communities.
In addition to the regular Social Studies 10 curriculum students will explore the first two units of the European History Advanced Placement course. These three units will function as a separate entity from the regular curriculum .
Grade 11 Courses
SOCIAL STUDIES 20-2 (5 Credits)
This course will examine the historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. Students will discuss the impact of nationalism on individuals within Canada and around the global community. Concepts of ultranationalism, supranationalism, and internationalism will be discussed as well as multiple perspectives on nationalism within Canada including Indigenous and Francophones.
SOCIAL STUDIES 20-1 (5 Credits)
This course is a study of the complexities of nationalism and internationalism. Students will learn about the development of nationalism as well instances of extreme nationalism. Students also examine the impact of internationalism when dealing with global crises including debt, poverty, and conflict. A study of Canadian nationalism is also discussed focusing specifically on Indigenous and Francophone rights.
SOCIAL STUDIES 20AP (5 Credits)
This course is a study of the complexities of nationalism and internationalism. Students will learn about the development of nationalism as well instances of extreme nationalism. Students also examine the impact of internationalism when dealing with global crises including debt, poverty, and conflict. A study of Canadian nationalism is also discussed focusing specifically on Indigenous and Francophone rights. In addition to the regular Social Studies 20 curriculum students will explore units three and four of the European History Advanced Placement course. These units will function as a separate entity from the regular curriculum and serves as the second step towards receiving Advanced Placement credits.
Grade 12 Courses
Social Studies 30-2 (5 Credits)
Students will examine the origins and components of competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good, and collectivism. An examination of various political and will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.
Social Studies 30-1 (5 Credits)
Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.