Grade 10 - Social Studies 10-2

Dimensions of Thinking 

Social Participation as a Democratic Practice 

Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Communication

Key Issue: To what extent should we embrace globalization: 

Key Outcome: Students will understand, assess and respond to the complexities of globalization.

Should globalization shape identity?

Should people in Canada respond to the legacies of historical globalization?

Does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people?

Should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:

develop skills of historical thinking:

develop skills of geographic thinking: 

demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:

demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building:

develop age-appropriate behaviour for social involvement as responsible citizens contributing to their community:

 apply the research process:

Demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy:  

Develop skills of media literacy: 

Students will explore the impacts of globalization on their lives. 

Values and Attitudes 

Knowledge and Understanding

Students will understand the effects of historical globalization on indigenous and non-indigenous peoples.

Values and Attitudes

Knowledge and Understanding 

Students will understand economic, environmental and other impacts of globalization.

Values and Attitudes 

Knowledge and Understanding

Students will examine their roles and responsibilities in a globalizing world.

Values and Attitudes

Knowledge and Understanding

analyze ideas and information from multiple sources

determine relationships among multiple sources of information

determine the validity of information based on context, bias, sources, objectivity, evidence or reliability

suggest likely outcomes based on factual information

evaluate personal assumptions and opinions

determine the strengths and weaknesses of arguments

identify seemingly unrelated ideas to explain a concept or event

analyze current affairs from a variety of perspectives 

identify main ideas underlying a position or issue

understand diverse historical and contemporary perspectives within and across cultures 

analyze connections among patterns of historical change by identifying cause and effect relationships

compare and contrast historical narratives

identify and describe the impact of significant historical periods and patterns of change on society today

understand the difference between historical facts and historical interpretations

compare alternative historical narratives

develop reasoned arguments supported by historical and contemporary evidence 

analyze the ways in which physical and human geographic features influence world events

draw conclusions from maps and other geographic sources

locate, gather, interpret and organize information, using historical maps

assess the impact of human activities on the land and the environment

demonstrate skills needed to reach consensus, solve problems and formulate positions

use inquiry processes to make decisions and solve problems

apply ideas and strategies to contribute to decision making and problem solving

demonstrate leadership by persuading, compromising and negotiating to resolve conflicts and differences

make meaningful contributions to discussion and group work identify behaviours and attitudes that contribute or pose obstacles to cross-cultural understanding

consider the needs and perspectives of others

identify and use a variety of strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and equitably

demonstrate cooperativeness in groups to solve problems

demonstrate leadership by engaging in actions that will enhance the well-being of self and others in the community

promote and respect the contributions of team members when working as a team

cooperate with others for the well-being of the community

develop and express an informed position on an issue

develop conclusions based on evidence gathered through research of a wide variety of sources

use research tools and methods to investigate issues

consult a wide variety of sources, including oral histories, that reflect varied viewpoints on particular issues

revise questions on an issue as new information becomes available

select relevant information when conducting research

cite sources correctly to respect the ownership and integrity of information

use calendars, time management or project management software to assist in organizing the research process

plan and perform searches, using digital sources

generate understandings of issues by using some form of technology to facilitate the process

communicate effectively in a variety of situations

engage in respectful discussion

use a variety of oral, written and visual sources to present informed positions on issues

ask respectful and relevant questions of others to clarify viewpoints on an issue

make respectful and reasoned comments on the topic of discussion

- acknowledge and appreciate the existence of multiple perspectives in a globalizing world

 - appreciate why peoples in Canada and other locations strive to promote their cultures, languages and identities in a globalizing world

 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization

 - identify the various ways that people in Canada express their identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, role modelling)

 - explore understandings and dimensions of globalization (political, economic, social, other contemporary examples)

 - explore the impact of communications technology and media on diversity (universalization of pop culture, hybridization, diversification)

 - examine opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures of peoples in Canada (acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration)

 - examine challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures of peoples in Canada (assimilation, marginalization, accommodation, integration, homogenization)

- analyze the efforts to promote languages and cultures in Canada in response to globalization (language and cultural legislation, revitalization of language and culture)

 - recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical globalization and imperialism on Aboriginal societies

 - exhibit a global consciousness with respect to the human condition

 - accept social responsibilities associated with global citizenship

- recognize and appreciate the validity of oral histories

 - recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism

 - identify the effects of cultural contact between Europeans and Indigenous peoples in Canada and one other location (exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, influences on government)

 - explore the foundations of historical globalization (rise of capitalism, industrialization, imperialism, Eurocentrism) 

 - explore the relationship between historical globalization and imperialism

 - examine multiple perspectives on the political, economic and social impacts of imperialism in Canada

- examine the consequences of imperialism in Canada for Aboriginal Peoples (Indian Act, consequences of residential schools, social impact on Indigenous peoples)

 - analyze various attempts to address the consequences of imperialism in Canada (Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, contemporary examples)

 - identify legacies of historical globalization and imperialism that continue to influence globalization

 - recognize and appreciate multiple perspectives that exist with respect to the relationships among economics, politics, the environment and globalization

 - recognize and appreciate impacts of globalization on the interdependent relationships among the economy, people and the environment

- explore various understandings of contemporary economic globalization

 - identify foundations of contemporary globalization (Bretton Woods Conference)

 - identify factors contributing to the expansion of globalization since the Second World War (international agreements, international organizations, media and transportation technologies, transnational corporations)

 - examine the political and economic challenges and opportunities of globalization (trade liberalization, foreign investment, economic growth, outsourcing, knowledge economy) 

- explore multiple perspectives on relationships among people, the land and globalization (spirituality, stewardship, sustainability, resource development)

 - analyze the impact of actions and policies associated with globalization on the environment (land and resource use, resource development agreements, environmental legislation)

- examine multiple perspectives on sustainability and prosperity in a globalizing world

 - recognize and appreciate the impact of globalization on the quality of life of individuals and communities

 - recognize and appreciate the importance of human rights in determining quality of life 

- accept political, social and environmental responsibilities associated with global citizenship

 - explore various understandings of quality of life

 - examine impacts of globalization on children and youth (awareness of global issues, employment issues, identity) 

 - examine impacts of globalization on women (gender issues, labour issues, opportunities for entrepreneurship)

 - analyze relationships between globalization and democratization and human rights

- examine how globalization affects individuals and communities (migration, technology, agricultural issues, pandemics, resource issues, contemporary issues)

 - explore multiple perspectives regarding the civic responsibilities that individuals, governments, organizations and businesses in Canada may have in addressing the opportunities and challenges presented by globalization

- analyze means by which individuals, governments, organizations and businesses in Canada could address the opportunities and challenges of globalization (pro-globalization activism, anti-globalization activism, legislation, agreements, consumer activism, corporate responsibility)

 - develop strategies to demonstrate active, responsible global citizenship

describe how changes in technology can benefit or harm society

use current, reliable information sources from around the world

use current, reliable information sources from around the world, including online atlases

describe a plan of action to use technology to solve a problem

use appropriate tools and materials to accomplish a plan of action 

use technology to compose, revise and edit text

employ technologies to adapt information for context (situation, audience and purpose)

assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information

analyze the validity of various points of view in media messages

analyze information from multiple sources, evaluating each source in terms of the author's perspective or bias and use of evidence

analyze the impact of various forms of media

demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information