M. Winograd - SS 11 – Richmond Secondary- 2015/16
Social Studies 11 Course Outline
Richmond Secondary School
Mr. Winograd: mwinograd@sd38.bc.ca
Social Studies 11: Room 121
Desk: Room 114
Dear Social Studies Students and Parent/Guardians:
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you and give you some information about Social Studies 11.
I am very excited to join Richmond Secondary School and am pleased to be working with grade 11 students. I have
high standards for work and behavior; for example, I expect students to be on time, to be polite, and to work hard
to improve. In my class students will not only learn Social Studies 11 content but also learn organization, time
management, study skills, and self-awareness. My job is to help students understand the material, teach new skills,
provide timely and effective feedback as well as help students grow and improve. Students are responsible to
choose to do what is necessary to grow, and take responsibility for the choices they make.
Social Studies 11 Curriculum
Social Studies 11 is a course that is required for graduation in British Columbia. To be eligible to write the
provincial exam, all the course work must be complete and meet the learning outcomes prior to the exam.
Information regarding the provincial exam will be provided as published by the Ministry of Education.
Curriculum Learning Outcomes
A: Skills and Processes
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Apply critical thinking—including questioning, comparing, summarizing, drawing conclusions, and defending a position—
to make reasoned judgments about a range of issues, situations, and topics
Demonstrate effective research skills, including: accessing information, collecting data, evaluating data organizing
information, presenting information, and citing sources
Demonstrate effective written, oral, and graphic communication skills
Demonstrate skills and attitudes of active citizenship, including ethical behaviour, open-mindedness, respect for diversity,
and collaboration
B: Politics and Government
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Demonstrate understanding of the political spectrum
Explain how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels and explain how federal and provincial
governments are formed in Canada
Describe major provisions of the Canadian constitution, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and
assess its impact on Canadian society
C: Autonomy and International Involvement
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Describe Canada’s evolution as a politically autonomous nation
Assess Canada’s role in World War I and the war’s impact on Canada
Assess Canada’s role in World War II and the war’s impact on Canada
Assess Canada’s participation in world affairs with reference to human rights, United Nations, Cold War modern conflicts
D: Human Geography
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Explain the significance of changes in world population with reference to: population pyramids, distribution, density,
demographic transition models
Compare Canada’s standard of living with those of developing countries, with reference to poverty and key indicators of
human development
Assess environmental challenges facing Canadians, including: global warming, ozone layer depletion, fresh water quality
and supply
E: Society and Identity
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Assess the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state,
and minority rights
Explain economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada
Describe the role of women in terms of social, political, and economic change in Canada
Assess the impact of the conscription crises, Quebec nationalism, bilingualism, and regionalism on Canadian unity
Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by Aboriginal people in Canada during the 20th century and their
responses, with reference to: residential schools, reserves, self-government, treaty negotiations
Represent what it means to be Canadian with reference to distinctive Canadian programs and policies and important
Canadian cultural and scientific achievements
M. Winograd - SS 11 – Richmond Secondary- 2015/16
Evaluation
Assignments
Projects
Presentations
Quizzes/Homework
Tests
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20%
10%
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35%
There will be formative assessment in the form of smaller assignments, questions, discussion, and quizzes as well
as summative assessment in the form of larger assignments, projects, and unit tests. Students will always be given
clear criteria of the assignment or test prior to assessment, often in the form of rubrics or outlines
The provincial exam is worth 20% of the final course mark. The student’s class grade will therefore be worth
80% of their total grade.
Expectations:
 Students will arrive to class on time, and be prepared when the bell sounds
 Students must always come prepared to class with: a three-ringed binder, loose leaf lined paper, pens, pencils,
erasers, and any additional resources being used (textbooks, etc)
 Students must use a type of organizational tool (agenda, notebook, calendar, phone calendar/list). Electronics
will be permitted for organizational use and certain activities announced by the teacher. Any other use will
not be permitted and electronics will be confiscated. (As per RSS policies)
 No food or drink permitted in the classroom. Water only.
 Students who are absent are expected to make up any missed work. If you miss a test or quiz a note must be
provided by your parents to verify your absence.
 All assignments are due on the date determined by the teacher. Assignments submitted on time will be
assessed with priority.
 If you cannot submit an assignment on time, please come speak to me BEFORE the due date. Alternative dates
can be arranged and will be decided on an individual basis.
 Students show an honest effort (an honest effort means that the student has made a conscious effort to follow
suggestions to improve and has sought extra help from me after school, if necessary).
*Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Students will be disciplined according to school policy as
indicated in the student agenda.
If you need additional assistance, there are many of opportunities to schedule a time to meet with me. Please come
speak to me directly or send an email. Please do not wait until it is too late, if you are not understanding something
in class please ask for help immediately!
Please review this with your student and sign, detach, and return the bottom section by September 18, 2015. If
you have any concerns or questions, please contact me by phone at the school (604) 668-6400 or by email at
mwinograd@sd38.bc.ca. I plan to maintain a course website to help both students and parents keep up to date with
course content and information at www.mrwinograd.weebly.com.
Thank you,
Mr. Matt Winograd
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Textbook Content:
The Social Studies 11 textbook is Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues (2010). Please see below for a detailed
chapter outline:
Chapter 1: A Different Canada – Canada at the turn of the century, French-English relations, rights of women and
immigrants, outlook for the new century.
Chapter 2: Canada and the First World War – causes, events of WW I, Canadian involvement: euphoria, total war,
conscription, home front, contributions - Ypres, Verdun, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Canada after the War.
Chapter 3: Canada un the 1920s – aftermath of WWI, social unrest and trade unions, change – the roaring twenties
and the Canadian economy & independence, the Famous Five.
Chapter 4: The 1930s: A Decade of Despair – causes of the Great Depression - world economy and economic factors,
collapse, and social and political consequences, Canadian response – work camps, trek to Ottawa, unrest.
Chapter 5: Canada and the Second World War – causes & events, war in Europe, Asia, and Africa, Axis and the Allies,
Canadian response: restraint, total war, home front, conscription, propaganda, and reaction, Canadian
contributions.
Chapter 6: Canada in the Post-War World: The 1950s – the Cold War – the communist East vs. the democratic West,
NATO, Canadian Foreign Policy, Korean War, Suez Crisis, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, nuclear proliferation and
the end of the Cold War.
Chapter 7: Times of Turmoil: Canada in the 1960s and 1970s - political and economic changes –cultural changes –
youthquake, Women’s movement, immigration changes, prosperity and challenges – American economic and social
expansion, Trudeau Era, Native affairs.
Chapter 8: Canada Shifts Focus: 1980 and Beyond – Quebec Nationalism – French-English relations, Canadian
Constitution, multicultural nation, First Nations identity.
Chapter 9: Citizens Effecting Change – federal, provincial, and municipal government, legislative, executive, and
judicial branches, role and responsibilities of government, political spectrum – communism, socialism, liberalism,
conservatism, fascism, Canadian political parties and beliefs, elections: campaigns, electoral system, political
parties, media and influence.
Chapter 10: Protecting Human Rights – what are human rights, Aboriginal, gender, and children’s rights, the
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Chapter 11: Population Trends and Issues – world population growth, population density, issues – one child policy,
uneven growth rates, 10 billion people? Population pyramids and Canada’s past and future.
Chapter 12: Living Standards in a Changing World – UN Human Development Index & living standards, divided
planet – developed vs. developing world, poverty trap, health crisis, solutions.
Chapter 13: The Environment: Our Challenges and Responsibilities – global urbanization & megacities, sustainable
development, issues – water, ozone layer, greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, sustainable energy.