Grade 12 - Social Studies 30-2

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.

Should ideology be the foundation of identity?

Is resistance to liberalism justified?

Are the values of liberalism viable?

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.  

General Outcome: Students will understand impacts of, and, reactions to, liberalism.

Students will understand the extent to which the values of liberalism are viable in a contemporary world. 

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

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 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

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

Values and Attitudes

Knowledge and Understanding

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

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

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)

identify 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)

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

examine individualism as a key value of ideology (values of liberalism: individual rights and freedoms, self-interest, competition, economic freedom, rule of law, private property) 

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

examine the relationship between individualism and common good in contemporary societies

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

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

explore the relationship between the values of liberalism and the origins of liberal thought (Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill) 

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

examine ideologies that developed in response to liberalism (socialism, Marxism)

examine the growth of liberalism (labour standards and unions, voting rights, welfare state, protection of human rights, feminism)

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

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

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

examine the extent to which modern liberalism is challenged by alternative thought (Aboriginal collective thought, environmentalism, religious perspectives, extremism)

evaluate the extent to which resistance to liberalism is justified

appreciate various perspectives regarding the viability of the values 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

examine the extent to which the practices of political and economic systems reflect the values of liberalism (consensus decision making, direct and representative democracies, authoritarian political systems, free market economy, command economy, mixed economy) 

examine why government practices may not reflect values of liberalism (Canada, contemporary examples)

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

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

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 how ideologies shape individual and collective citizenship

examine perspectives on the rights, roles and responsibilities of the individual in a democratic society (respect for law and order, protest, civil disobedience, political participation)

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

analyze 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