Grade 10 - Social Studies 10-4 (2007) - Key Issues

Dimensions of Thinking

Social Participation as a Democratic Practice

Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Communication

Should we embrace globalization?

develop skills of critical and creative thinking:

develop skills of geographic thinking:

develop skills of historical thinking:

demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:

demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building:

demonstrate age-appropriate behaviour for social involvement as respectful and responsible citizens contributing to the community:

apply research processes:

demonstrate skills of oral, visual and textual literacy:

develop skills of media literacy:

Should globalization shape identity?

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

Does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people? 

How should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization?  

use an issue-analysis model to identify and define an issue or question, examine and evaluate several positions and formulate and defend a personal position

identify the main ideas underlying a position or issue

re-evaluate their personal assumptions and opinions to reflect a broadened understanding of a topic or issue

draw conclusions from maps and other geographic sources

use, construct and interpret maps to broaden their understanding, using technology as appropriate

examine ways in which natural and man-made geographic features influence world events

examine the difference between various historical facts and interpretations - use current, reliable information sources from around the world.

examine historical events/events and their relationship to the present

summarize the key events of a specific time period and place those events in historical contexts; e.g., timelines and charts

examine diverse historical and contemporary perspectives within and across cultures

examine ways in which a society’s culture may be reflected in a variety of forms; e.g., artwork, oral stories and dance

demonstrate informed and ethical decision-making skills

examine the validity of information, based on context, bias, sources, objectivity, evidence and reliability

investigate local and global current events from a variety of perspectives and examine how these perspectives can shape understanding

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

use a problem-solving model to identify the problem/issue, identify alternative solutions, consider the consequences of acting on each and choose, plan and defend a course of action and/or a decision

reflect on their own and others’ past actions when determining future actions and choices

recognize that some problems may not have apparent or visible solutions

consider the needs and perspectives of others

work positively and collaboratively with others

reflect on their own perspectives, based on new information from other perspectives

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

listen attentively to others

identify and use appropriate strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and equitably

use peer and self-evaluations to set attainable goals to improve learning

respond respectfully to the inherent meanings of artistic, musical, literary and other representations of culture and history

participate in a community to protect and affirm their identities, as appropriate

plan, evaluate and implement actions that support fairness, justice and equality

support environmental stewardship; e.g., recycling, reducing consumption - develop a plan of action to use technology to solve a problem.

access and select different points of view, using a variety of sources

pose questions to direct inquiry and research processes and formulate new questions as research progresses

draw upon visual, literary, musical and auditory sources, e.g., Aboriginal experiences, when inquiring into questions and issues

locate information by using the various parts of an information source; e.g., glossary, table of contents and index

conduct a plan for an inquiry that includes time management

demonstrate responsible and ethical use of information and technology

organize information using a variety of strategies and tools; e.g., graphs, charts, graphic organizers and technology as appropriate

identify and record main ideas

distinguish fact from opinion in a variety of information sources; e.g., media reports and accounts

compare various interpretations, using a variety of evidence; e.g., photographs, artifacts, storytellers and interviews

observe and interpret trends and relationships using tables and graphs

interpret ideas and information to compare and contrast perspectives; e.g., bias, racism, prejudice, validity and authenticity

draw conclusions about cause and effect

reflect on the ways in which shared stories connect to personal experiences

recognize the need to change their point of view, decision or conclusion in light of new evidence

use appropriate strategies to determine understanding and clarify viewpoints; e.g., paraphrasing, summarizing and questioning

communicate and interact effectively in a variety of situations

communicate in an engaging manner, using a variety of strategies and skills, e.g., speeches, multimedia presentations and written and oral reports, and consider particular audiences and purposes

engage in respectful discussions

make respectful and reasoned comments on the topic of discussion

recognize that differences in perspectives can exist in media sources

examine the values, lifestyles and points of view represented in media messages

examine the impact media has on human thought

acknowledge and appreciate the existence of alternative viewpoints 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 the forces of globalization shape, and are shaped by, identities and cultures 

identify the various ways that people in Canada express their identities; e.g., role modelling, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, clothing, relationship to land, traditions

explore various understandings of globalization 

explore the impact of media and communications technology on diversity; e.g., universalization of pop culture, hybridization and diversification

examine the opportunities and challenges presented by globalization to the identities and cultures of peoples in Canada; e.g., acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, assimilation, homogenization

examine efforts to promote languages and cultures in Canada in response to globalization; e.g., language laws, cultural content legislation, revitalization of language and culture 

 recognize and appreciate the 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 histories that are presented in a variety of ways; e.g., oral histories, artwork and illustrations

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; e.g., exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, influences on government

identify the foundations of historical globalization; e.g., rise of capitalism, industrialization, imperialism, Eurocentrism

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

examine the consequences for Aboriginals of a heritage of imperialism in Canada; e.g., Indian Act, consequences of residential schools, social impacts on indigenous peoples

examine attempts to address the consequences of imperialism in Canada; e.g., Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, contemporary examples

examine the legacies of historical globalization and imperialism that continue to influence globalization

recognize and appreciate alternative viewpoints in relationships among economics, politics, the environment and globalization

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

explore various understandings of contemporary economic globalization

examine various factors that contributed to the expansion of globalization since the Second World War; e.g., international organizations, media and transportation technologies, transnational corporations

examine the political and economic challenges and opportunities of globalization; e.g., free trade, foreign investment, economic growth, outsourcing 

examine multiple perspectives on relationships among people, the land and globalization; e.g., spirituality, stewardship, sustainability, resource development

examine the impacts of globalization actions and policies on the environment; e.g., 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 the political, social and environmental responsibilities associated with global citizenship 

explore various understandings of quality of life

examine the impacts of globalization on children and youth; e.g., awareness of global issues, employment issues, identity

examine the impacts of globalization on women; e.g., gender issues, labour issues

examine relationships between globalization and the expansion of democracy and human rights

examine the ways in which globalization affects individuals and communities; e.g., migration, technology, agricultural issues, pandemics, resource and contemporary issues

explore the means by which individuals, governments, organizations and businesses in Canada could address the opportunities and challenges of globalization; e.g., proglobalization activism, antiglobalization activism, legislation, agreements, consumer activism, corporate responsibility

identify strategies to demonstrate active and responsible citizenship in workplace, community and global contexts

use a variety of technologies to assist in the preparation of maps.

access and operate multimedia applications and technologies from stand-alone and online sources

describe a plan of action that uses technology to solve a problem

use the appropriate tools and materials required to accomplish a plan of action

evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem.

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

plan and perform searches using more than one electronic source

select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources

refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number

use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings

record relevant data to acknowledge sources of information

analyze and synthesize information to create a product

use communication technology to interact with others

employ technology to adapt information to a situation, audience and purpose

use technology to compose, revise and edit text

use technology to compose, revise and edit text

assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information

understand the nature of various media and the ways in which they are consciously used to influence an audience

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

analyze the validity of various points of view in media messages

demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information

analyze the impact of various forms of media