Social Studies 9
Canada: Opportunities and Challenges
Grade 9 Social Studies is dedicated to the study of issues that affect Canadians Political, Economically, and Socially. Beginning with a survey into the political processes of the country, students will appreciate and critically evaluate the system of governance of the country; followed by an analysis of economic systems and its impacts on quality of life measures. Finally, students will have the opportunity to tie it all together by considering the social impacts government decision making has on citizens everyday.
Unit 1: Federal Political System
To what extent can we influence the Federal government?
Unit 1 explores the political system of Canada and the various ways it tries to represent, protect and serve the people of Canada. How well does our federal system represent the people of Canada? What are the ways in which we can get laws that reflect our needs to become in effect?
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Philosopher's Island activity sheet
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Canadian Government Treasure Hunt activity sheet
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Canada's Federal Political System lecture notes
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Trudeau Cabinet Diversity article
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Senate Sober Second Thought article
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Mock Election Project task sheet
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Unit 1 Vocabulary Review
Unit 2: Individual and Collective Rights
To what extent does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect our rights well?
Unit 2 takes a critical look at the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and seeks to give us a basic understanding of the rights and freedoms that are enjoyed in Canada. We will also look at how well these rights and freedoms are protected under the Charter.
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Know Your Rights activity sheet
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Individual Rights and Freedoms lecture notes
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Cross Curricular Zoo Project task sheet
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It's My Right activity sheet
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Collective Rights lecture notes
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Walk Through History activity sheet
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Lubicon Lake Band Land Settlement article
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Canada's Impossible Acknowledgement article
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Unit 2 Vocabulary Review
Unit 3: Justice System
To what extent do we live in a just society?
Unit 3 considers the notions of justice and the system of law and law enforcement that apply and protects young offenders. What is justice? What rights and procedures are there around crime? A discussion around the model of justice and what counts as a true and effective "punishment" to ensure the safety of society and reflect our values.
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Canada's Justice System lecture notes
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Intro to Source Interpretation Paragraph activity sheet
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We must address anti-black racism article
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Unit 3 Vocabulary Review
Unit 4: Immigration
To what extent should Canada welcome immigration?
Unit 4 deconstructs the issue of immigration. What is immigration? what is Canada's policies and rules about immigration? Do we, should we, welcome immigrants to our country? We will consider what are some of the challenges of the people who wish to come to this country, and analyze to what extent Canada should make it easy or difficult for people to come move here.
Writing Assignments and Assessments
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Rubric for Source Interpretation assignment
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Rubric for Position Paper assignment
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Writing Assignment outline
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Taking the Social Studies Exam lecture notes