This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 10: Women’s Rights
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about Women's Rights. Lesson Outcomes Define Women’s Rights.Explain why we need Women’s Rights. Assess the importance of women in positions in government. The Lesson Sequence Riddle me…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 9: Human Rights
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the importance of Human Rights. Lesson Outcomes Define Human Rights. Explain why we need Human Rights. Explain some of our Human Rights as according to the…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 8: Global Conflicts | Indepth Study | Sudan
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the 2011 conflict in Sudan. Lesson Outcomes Describe the location of Sudan. Explain what the conflict in Sudan is and why it occurred. Evaluate the impacts…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 7: Global Conflicts | Indepth Study | Syria
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the 2011-2013 conflict in Syria. Lesson Outcomes Explain what the Syrian conflict is.Explain why the Syrian conflict occurred. Assess the claim that the Syrian conflict can…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 6: Global Conflicts | Indepth Study | Conflict Diamonds
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about conflict diamonds. Lesson Outcomes Locate Sierra Leone on a sketch map. Explain what blood diamonds are. Explain the steps of finding conflict diamonds. Assess why diamonds…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 5: Terrorism
Overview Duration 100 minutes x 2 Lesson Objective To learn about global terrorism Lesson Outcomes Name key terrorism terms. Describe the geography of terrorism. Explain the objectives and motivations of terrorism. Participate in a terrorism…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 2: Causes of Conflict
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about the causes of conflict. Lesson Outcomes Explain the causes of conflict. Define the terms hard and soft power. Assess the causes and effects of a contemporary…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 1: Introduction to Geopolitics
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about geopolitics. Lesson Outcomes Define the key terms: Geopolitics, Nation State, Sovereignty, Ideology. Explain the formation of nation states and borders.Analyse a current border dispute and suggest…
Social Studies 11 – Geopolitics – Lesson 3: Genocide
Overview Duration 100 minutes Lesson Objective To learn about genocide. Lesson Outcomes Define key terms related to genocide.Explain the eight stages of genocide.Examine case studies of genocide.Identify UN actions to intervene or prevent genocide. Evaluate…