Social Studies 10

Course Outline
Mr. Staniland
Contact Email: mr.staniland@gmail.com
Course Website: http://mrstaniland.weebly.com/
School Phone Number: 604-595-8890
Objective:
Social Studies 10 is a multidisciplinary subject, which draws from the social sciences,
humanities and history to study human interaction with social and natural
environments. The curriculum provides students with opportunities as future
independent Canadian citizens to reflect critically on their roles as participants in this
democratic country. The Social Studies Department at Panorama Ridge is committed
to integrating technology into each course as a way of enhancing student learning.

Skills and Outcomes:

Information gathering making use of a wide range of information sources and

learning correct citation methods
Interpretation: drawing inferences from maps, documents and other primary
and secondary sources, both historical and current
Issue analysis: developing and defending positions on historical and
contemporary controversies
Presentation: using oral and visual media to communicate to small and large
groups
Active citizenship: taking a public stand on matters of personal concern using
your rights and responsibilities
To develop an appreciation for democracy, what it means to be Canadian, and
the development of respect and understanding for human equality and social
diversity
Geographical and Mapping skills

Course Content:
Physical Geography of Canada
History 1814 1911
The Colonies 1814 - 1840
o Upper and Lower Canada
o Immigration
o Rebellions
Towards Confederation 1840 1867
o Personalities
o Representative Government
o Confederation
Movement West
o Red River and the Mtis and Louis Riel
The Emergence of a Modern Canada and the Canadian Economy

o Laurier
Grading:
Test and Quizzes
Assignments, reports, projects
Current Events
Final Exam

30%
20%

45%
5%

**Assignments are defined as larger projects such as essays, posters or oral presentations with due dates
beyond the next day
**You are responsible to acquire any missed assignments.

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Social Studies is a course that depends on participation. Unexcused absences are not
acceptable; a signed note with parents phone number would be appreciated. Please let me
know in advance if you are going to miss a test or class.
Dont be afraid to ask questions. Speak up in class, get involved.
Be organized. (Use your agenda to keep track of assignments and due dates. Keep your
notebook neat and organized. Write the date on handouts and notes so you can keep them
in order.)
Complete all assignments and homework on time! (Please dont procrastinate, stress
and anxiety will only make the assignment harder to complete.)
Review your notes regularly.
Pay attention to the news. If you dont already read a newspaper or online news page
you should probably start to do so.
Do your own work. Copying from friends or having tutors writing your assignments does
not help you learn the material and will create downward pressure on your grade.
Read! Reading is an essential skill for Social Studies and most of your other classes.
Recognize that learning is your responsibility. For the time being it is your job. No one
can make you learn if you dont want to.

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Treat people with respect.

a. If someone else is talking, listen.
b. Recognize that people are entitled to their opinions even if you disagree with them.
c. People (including you) will make mistakes. Do not be afraid to be wrong or to try
something new, such as answering a question in class, because you might make a
mistake. (We learn some of our best lessons in life through the mistakes we make.)
Respect effort and Learning
a. Be on time.
b. Use class time well. You will often be given time to start your homework or other
assignment in class. Books should stay open until you are dismissed. The classroom is
meant to be a work environment. At no time are students to get up early to line up at
the door, especially when a T.O.C. is present.
Respect your community and environment
a. Please use recycle bins
b. Take care of schoolbooks and equipment. (last class of day to stack chairs)
Written work submitted in blue or black ink only.
Please refer to agenda to remind yourself about the use of I-pods, cell phones in
class and the policy on cheating (plagiarizing, copying etc.) MLA citation style to
be used for bibliography and citations