Grade 11 - Social Studies 20-1

Dimensions of Thinking

Social Participication as a Democratic Practice

Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Communication

To what extent should we embrace nationalism?

Students will understand, assess and respond to the complexities of nationalism.

To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?

To what extent should national interest be pursued?

To what extent should internationalism be pursued?

To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity?

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 relationships among identity, nation and nationalism.

Students will assess impacts of nationalism, ultranationalism and the pursuit of national interest.

Students will assess impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in contemporary global affairs.

Students will assess strategies for negotiating the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context.

evaluate ideas and information from multiple sources

determine relationships among multiple and varied sources of information

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

predict likely outcomes based on factual information

evaluate personal assumptions and opinions to develop an expanded appreciation of a topic or an issue

synthesize information from contemporary and historical issues to develop an informed position

evaluate the logic of assumptions underlying a position

assemble seemingly unrelated information to support an idea or to explain an event 

analyze current affairs from a variety of perspectives

analyze multiple historical and contemporary perspectives within and across cultures

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

analyze similarities and differences among historical narratives

evaluate the impact of significant historical periods and patterns of change on the contemporary world

discern historical facts from historical interpretations through an examination of multiple sources

identify reasons underlying similarities and differences among historical narratives

develop a reasoned position that is informed by historical and contemporary evidence 

analyze the impact of physical and human geography on history

make inferences and draw conclusions from maps and other geographical sources

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

develop and assess geographic representations to demonstrate the impact of factors of geography on world events

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

assess how human interaction impacts geopolitical realities

demonstrate leadership in groups to achieve consensus, solve problems, formulate positions and take action, if appropriate, on important issues 

develop inquiry strategies to make decisions and solve problems 

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

demonstrate leadership by initiating and employing various strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and equitably

participate in persuading, compromising and negotiating to resolve conflicts and differences

interpret patterns of behaviour and attitudes that contribute or pose obstacles to cross-cultural understanding

demonstrate leadership during discussions and group work

respect the points of view and perspectives of others

collaborate in groups to solve problems

demonstrate leadership by engaging in actions that enhance personal and community well-being

acknowledge the importance of multiple perspectives in a variety of situations

develop, express and defend an informed position on an issue

reflect on changes of points of view or opinion based on information gathered and research conducted

draw pertinent conclusions based on evidence derived from research

demonstrate proficiency in the use of research tools and strategies to investigate issues

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

integrate and synthesize argumentation and evidence to provide an informed opinion on a research question or an issue of inquiry

develop, refine and apply questions to address an issue

select and analyze relevant information when conducting research 

communicate effectively to express a point of view in a variety of situations

use skills of formal and informal discussion and/or debate to persuasively express informed viewpoints on an issue

ask respectful and relevant questions of others to clarify viewpoints

listen respectfully to others

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

Values and Attitudes

Specific Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

Values and Attitudes

Specific Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

Values and Attitudes

Knowledge and Understanding

Values and Attitudes

Knowledge and Understanding

demonstrate an understanding of how changes in technology can benefit or harm society--in the context of the present, the future and various historical time periods

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

plan and perform complex searches, using digital sources

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

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

record relevant data for acknowledging sources of information, and cite sources correctly

respect ownership and integrity of information

apply information technologies for context (situation, audience and purpose) to extend and communicate understanding of complex issues

use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings

compose, revise and edit text

apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process

understand that different types of information may be used to manipulate and control a message (e.g., graphics, photographs, graphs, charts and statistics)

apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and engage audiences

assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information

evaluate the validity of various points of view presented in the media

appraise 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, identifying complexities and discrepancies in the information and making distinctions between sound generalizations and misleading oversimplification

demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic

appreciate that understandings of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve

appreciate the existence of alternative views on the meaning of nation

appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world

appreciate why peoples seek to promote their identity through nationalism 

explore a range of expressions of nationalism

develop understandings of nation and nationalism (relationship to land, geographic, collective, civic, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, political, spiritual, religious, patriotic)

analyze the relationship between nation and nation-state

analyze how the development of nationalism is shaped by historical, geographic, political, economic and social factors (French Revolution and Napoleonic era, contemporary examples)

analyze nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people (French Revolution and Napoleonic era, Canadian nationalism, Québecois nationalism, American nationalism, First Nations and Métis nationalism, Inuit perspectives)

evaluate the importance of reconciling contending nationalist loyalties (Canadian nationalism, First Nations and Métis nationalism, ethnic nationalism in Canada, civic nationalism in Canada, Québecois nationalism, Inuit perspectives on nationalism)

evaluate the importance of reconciling nationalism with contending non-nationalist loyalties (religion, region, culture, race, ideology, class, other contending loyalties)

appreciate that nations and states pursue national interest 

appreciate that the pursuit of national interest has positive and negative consequences

appreciate multiple perspectives related to the pursuit of national interest 

explore the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest

analyze how the pursuit of national interest shapes foreign policy (First World War peace settlements, the interwar period)

analyze the relationship between nationalism and ultranationalism

analyze nationalism and ultranationalism during times of conflict (causes of the First and Second World Wars, examples of nationalism and ultranationalism from the First and Second World Wars, ultranationalism in Japan, internments in Canada, conscription crises)

analyze ultranationalism as a cause of genocide (the Holocaust, 1932-1933 famine in Ukraine, contemporary examples)

analyze impacts of the pursuit of national self-determination (successor states; decolonization; Québecois nationalism and sovereignty movement; First Nations, Métis and Inuit self-government; contemporary examples)

appreciate that nations and states engage in regional and global affairs for a variety of reasons 

appreciate the impacts of nation and state involvement in regional and global affairs on individual and collective identities

demonstrate a global consciousness with respect to the human condition and global affairs

analyze the motives of nation and state involvement or noninvolvement in international affairs (economic stability, self-determination, peace, security, humanitarianism) 

explore understandings of internationalism

analyze how internationalism can be promoted through foreign policy (multilateralism, supranationalism, peacekeeping, foreign aid, international law and agreements)

evaluate the extent to which selected organizations promote internationalism (United Nations, World Council of Indigenous Peoples, European Union, l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, Arctic Council, contemporary examples)

analyze impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in addressing contemporary global issues (conflict, poverty, debt, disease, environment, human rights)

evaluate the extent to which nationalism must be sacrificed in the interest of internationalism

 appreciate historical and contemporary attempts to develop a national identity

appreciate contrasting historical and contemporary narratives associated with national identity

respect the views of others on alternative visions of national identity

explore multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada

analyze methods used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada to promote a national identity (symbolism, mythology, institutions, government programs and initiatives)

examine historical perspectives of Canada as a nation (Louis LaFontaine and Robert Baldwin, the Fathers of Con federation, First Nations treaties and the Indian Act, Métis and Inuit self-governance, Louis Riel, Sir Clifford Sifton, Henri Bourassa, French-Canadian nationalism, Pierre Trudeau, National Indian Brotherhood)

evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with the promotion of Canadian national unity (Québec sovereignty, federal-provincial-territorial relations, Aboriginal self-determination and land claims, bilingualism, multiculturalism)

evaluate various perspectives of future visions of Canada (pluralism, multination model, separatism, Aboriginal self-determination, global leadership, North American integration)

develop personal and collective visions of national identity