Grade 12 - Social Studies 30-1

Dimensions of Thinking

Social Participation as a Democratic Practice 

Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Communication 

To what extent should we embrace an ideology? 

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

To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?

To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?

To what extent are the principles of liberalism viable? 

To what extent should my actions as a citizen be shaped by an ideology?  

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 relationship between identity and ideology.

Values and Attitudes 

Knowledge and Understanding

Students will assess impacts of, and reactions to, principles of liberalism.

Students will assess the extent to which the principles of liberalism are viable in a contemporary world.

Students will assess their rights, roles and responsibilities as citizens.

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

compare 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 needs 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 perspective 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 viewpoints 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 

appreciate various perspectives regarding identity and ideology

appreciate various perspectives regarding the relationship between individualism and common good 

explore factors that may influence individual and collective beliefs and values (culture, language, media, relationship to land, environment, gender, religion, spirituality, ideology)

examine historic and contemporary expressions of individualism and collectivism

examine the characteristics of ideology (interpretations of history, beliefs about human nature, beliefs about the structure of society, visions for the future)

explore themes of ideologies (nation, class, relationship to land, environment, religion, progressivism)

analyze individualism as a foundation of ideology (principles of liberalism: individual rights and freedoms, self-interest, competition, economic freedom, rule of law, private property)

analyze collectivism as a foundation of ideology (principles of collectivism: collective responsibility, collective interest, cooperation, economic equality, adherence to collective norms, public property)

analyze the dynamic between individualism and common good in contemporary societies

evaluate the extent to which personal identity should be shaped by ideologies

Values and Attitudes

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

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 Aboriginal contributions to the development of ideologies

appreciate how citizens and citizenship are impacted by the promotion of ideological principles

appreciate that individuals and groups may adhere to various ideologies

explore Aboriginal contributions to the development of liberalism

examine the relationship between the principles of liberalism and the origins of classical liberal thought (John Locke, Montesquieu, Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill) 

analyze the impacts of classical liberal thought on 19th century society (laissez-faire capitalism, industrialization, class system, limited government)

analyze ideologies that developed in response to classical liberalism (classic conservatism, Marxism, socialism, welfare capitalism)

analyze the evolution of modern liberalism as a response to classical liberalism (labour standards and unions, universal suffrage, welfare state, protection of human rights, feminism)

evaluate ideological systems that rejected principles of liberalism (Communism in the Soviet Union, fascism in Nazi Germany)

analyze how ideological conflict shaped international relations after the Second World War (expansionism, containment, deterrence, brinkmanship, détente, nonalignment, liberation movements)

analyze perspectives on the imposition of the principles of liberalism (Aboriginal experiences, contemporary events)

analyze the extent to which modern liberalism is challenged by alternative thought (Aboriginal collective thought, environmentalism, religious perspectives, neo-conservatism, postmodernism extremism)

evaluate the extent to which resistance to the principles of liberalism is justified

appreciate various perspectives regarding the viability of the principles of liberalism

appreciate various perspectives regarding the promotion of liberalism within political and economic systems 

explore the extent to which governments should reflect the will of the people

explore the extent to which governments should encourage economic equality 

analyze the extent to which the practices of political and economic systems reflect principles of liberalism (consensus decision making, direct and representative democracies, authoritarian political systems, traditional economies, free market economies, command economies, mixed economies)

analyze the extent to which liberal democracies reflect illiberal thought and practice (Canada, contemporary examples)

analyze why the practices of governments may not reflect principles of liberalism

evaluate the extent to which governments should promote individual and collective rights (American Bill of Rights; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms; First Nations, Métis and Inuit rights; language legislation; emergencies and security legislation)

evaluate the extent to which the principles of liberalism are viable in the context of contemporary issues (environment concerns, resource use and development, debt and poverty, racism, pandemics, terrorism, censorship, illiberalism)

appreciate the relationship between citizenship and leadership

exhibit a global consciousness with respect to the human condition and world issues

accept responsibilities associated with individual and collective citizenship

explore the relationship between personal and collective worldviews and ideology

explore how ideologies shape individual and collective citizenship

analyze perspectives on the rights, roles and responsibilities of the individual in a democratic society (respect for law and order, dissent, civility, political participation, citizen advocacy)

analyze perspectives on the rights, roles and responsibilities of the individual during times of conflict (humanitarian crises, civil rights movements, antiwar movements, McCarthyism, pro-democracy movements, contemporary examples)

evaluate the extent to which ideology should shape responses to contemporary issues 

develop strategies to address local, national and global issues that demonstrate individual and collective leadership

explore opportunities to demonstrate active and responsible citizenship through individual and collective action