COURSE OUTLINE
Social Studies 9: Issues for Canadians
Ms. Kadri
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 403-248-2773
Welcome to SOCIAL 9! This will be an opportunity to broaden your understanding and appreciation of the relationships among governance, economics, quality of life, citizenship and identity.
We will be analyzing the relationship between Canada’s political and legislative processes and their impact on issues pertaining to governance, rights, citizenship and identity. We will also explore issues of economics and their impact on quality of life, citizenship and identity in Canada and the United States.
Some of the key terms and concepts that we will be examining include: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, consumerism, executive branch, governance, Indian Act, judicial branch, legislative branch, market economy, mixed economy, social programs, tax base, underground economy.
The organization of Social Studies 9 will involve examining the following two broad units:
General Outcome 9.1 - Issues for Canadians: Governance and Rights
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Canada’s political processes impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to meet the needs of all Canadians.
General Outcome 9.2 - Issues for Canadians: Economic Systems in Canada and the United States
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how economic decision making in Canada and the United States impacts quality of life, citizenship and identity.
Textbook: Issues for Canadians
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for Social Studies 9 will be determined as follows:
Course Work: 80% of the final grade will be based on course work.
- Assignments and Projects: 25%
- Writing Assignments: 10%
- Quizzes: 10%
- Unit Exams: 20%
- Mars Project: 10%
- CIS Constitution: 5%
Final Exam (PAT): 20% of the final grade will be based on the Provincial Achievement Test. This examination will be written in the scheduled examination period at the end of the semester. The final exam will be cumulative; it will cover content from the entire course.
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
- Use ONLY blue or black ink for written assignments. Typing up assignments is encouraged as well.
- Please double space all written assignments, and for word-processed documents, use only 12-point font, in either Times New Roman or Arial.
- APA format is essential, we will go over it in class.
- Assignments will be submitted via Turnitin:
- Class ID: 26186615
- Enrolment Key: Canadian
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences, unexcused lates, and truancy will be referred to administration.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. If used without permission, the first time it will be mine for class, second strike it will be mine for the day, third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink are permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.