SOCIAL STUDIES 11

Teacher: Ms. Vaessen rvaessen@sd43.bc.ca or (604) 464-5793 ext. 135

Website: vaessen.weebly.com
General Location: Room 119 back office

OVERALL AIM:
The aim of Social Studies 11 is to develop thoughtful, responsible, active citizens who
are able to acquire the requisite information to consider multiple perspectives and to
make reasoned judgments. This is intended to prepare students for their roles as
Canadian citizens and members of the international community.

FOCUS:
Politics and
Government

Autonomy &
International
Involvement

This topic deals

with political and
legal issues related
to the structure and
function of
Canadas three
levels of
government and the
political process.

This topic deals with

social, cultural,
political and
economic issues in
the evolutionary
development of
Canadas
international roles
and responsibilities.

Topics include:

Topics include:

The structure of
Canadas federal
government
Party politics
The Canadian
Constitution and
Charter of Rights
and Freedoms
Human rights
legislation
The Indian Act
and its implications

Society and
Identity

This topic deals with

social, cultural,
political and
economic issues in
the evolutionary
development of
Canada from as a
nation from 18962000.

This topic deals

with economic and
environmental
issues facing
humanity and the
planet.
Topics include:

Economic activity
Developed and
developing nations
Standards of
Immigration
The changing roles living
Urban growth
of women
Resource issues
Challenges faced
by Aboriginal peoples Sustainable
development
in the 20th Century
Anglophone/Franco Key
environmental
phone relations
issues facing the
global community
Topics include:

Pre-war Canada
World War One
The 1920s and
1930s
World War Two
Post-war Canada
Canada and Cold
War
Canada and
Modern Conflicts
(Peacekeeping and
Peacemaking)

Human
Geography

Skills and Process of Social Studies

These skills will be developed on an ongoing basis as we explore the content of Social
Studies 11:

Developing written, oral and graphic communication skills

Demonstrating effective research skills accessing information:
o assessing information, collecting data, evaluating data, organizing
information, presenting information, and citing sources
Applying critical thinking skills including:
o questioning, comparing, summarizing, drawing conclusions, and
defending a position to make reasoned judgments about a range of issues,
situations, and topics
Demonstrating skills and attitudes of active citizenship, ethical behavior, openmindedness, respect for diversity and collaboration

EXPECTATIONS
In order to achieve the most from this class you are expected to be actively involved
in class and take responsibility of yourself as a person and as a learner.
Some of the key behaviours and attributes of active learners are to:
1. Arrive each day on time, ready to work individually and with others in group
discussions.
2. Approach topics with an open mind and accept that others may not view the
world as you do
3. Treat others with respect when working together or in group discussions.
4. Keep cell phones away when asked to do so.
5. Ask questions for clarification or to move discussion forward
6. Complete assigned work on time
Ultimately you are expected to contribute to a dynamic culture.

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

Assessment focuses on development of knowledge and skills as much as it focuses on
demonstration of knowledge.
Oral communication/Participation
20%
Written assignments
30%
Quizzes and homework
20%
Exams/Projects
30%

A Note about Provincial Exams

Social Studies 11 carries with it a provincial exam worth 20% of your final grade.
There are many ways to prepare for this eventuality - dont panic. Below is a link that

will take you to the practice exams where you can become familiar with the format
and language of the exam. That is a very good place to start preparing.
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/