Grade 11 - Social Studies 20-2

Dimensions of Thinking

Social Participation 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.

Should nation be the foundation of identity?

Should nations pursue national interest? 

Should internationalism be pursued? 

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

Values and Attitudes 

Knowledge and Understanding 

Students will understand 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 understand the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context.

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 points of view 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 perspectives 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

communicate effectively in a variety of situations

engage in respectful discussion

use a variety of oral, visual and print 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

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)

examine the relationship between nation and nation-state

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

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

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

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

Values and Attitudes 

Knowledge and Understanding 

Values and Attitudes

Knowledge and Understanding 

Values and Attitudes 

Knowledge and Understanding

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 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

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

evaluate 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

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 concept of national interest

 explore the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest

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

examine similarities and differences 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, internments in Canada, conscription crises)

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

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

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

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

identify historical perspectives of Canada as a nation (Louis LaFontaine and Robert Baldwin, the Fathers of Confederation, First Nations treaties and the Indian Act, Métis and Inuit self-governance, Louis Riel, French Canadian nationalism, Pierre Trudeau, National Indian Brotherhood)

explore 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)

analyze 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

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

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

analyze 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)

examine 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