Princess Margaret Secondary School, Social Studies 11 – Course Outline
Ms. Burnett
Room 112
burnett_d@sd36.bc.ca
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1 - Geography (Counterpoints-Exploring Canadian Issues)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
World Population
(316 – 339)
Standard of Living
(340 – 365)
Urbanization
(366 – 393)
Environmental Changes in the Twenty First Century (394 – 419)
Unit 2 - History (Counterpoints-Exploring Canadian Issues)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Into the Twentieth Century
WWI
Inter War Years
WWII
Post War Canada
World Affairs
How is Canada involved in World Affairs?
(4 – 19)
(20 – 47)
(48 – 99)
(100 – 129)
(130 – 159)
Unit 3 – Society/Identity (Counterpoints-Exploring Canadian Issues)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Social Programs/Policies
Economic Cycles
Women’s roles
Conscription
Nationalism
Aboriginal Issues
Unit 4 - Government (Counterpoints-Exploring Canadian Issues)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Politics
Government Systems
Political Change
Canadian Federal Government
Canadian Provincial Government
Canadian Constitution
Unit 5 – Current Events
EVALUATION
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Term 1
Term 2
Final Provincial Exam
40%
40%
20%
All students must write the Final Exam, which will be worth 20% of the entire course .
SUPPLIES
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Binder for Social Studies only
Pen, pencil and ruler. Pencil crayons/felts upon request
Liquid paper
Package of 6 dividers. One for each section
Brain, for thinking purposes!
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
A. In order to be successful in Social Studies 11, you must complete all assignments. Students who do not complete all
assignments will not receive a mark. But, fear not because assignments that are not submitted will receive an “REQ”
mark. “REQ” stands for required. If you have a “REQ” you must complete the original assignment within three
days of the due date (it will be considered late), after which a different (much harder) assignment will be assigned
to fulfill the “REQ.” You must complete all “REQ’S” in order to receive a mark.
B. If a parent or guardian contacts me, prior to, or on the due date (604-594-5458) I will consider the later submission.
Notes are absolutely worthless!!
C. Cheating is unacceptable and dishonest!!!! Do not resort to cheating…you will loose credibility and respect from
peers and teachers alike when you cheat.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
All Students are expected to:
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Demonstrate Mutual Respect
Demonstrate Personal Responsibility
Respecting Others:
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Respect other’s opinions
Listen attentively when others are speaking
Speak Respectfully (For example: no swearing, no sexist, racist, or homophobic comments)
Raise your hand when you would like to contribute or ask a question
Personal responsibility:
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Attend all classes and bring all your materials to class with you
Be on-time; arrive to class ready to work, and be seated BEFORE the bell rings
Complete all assignments and pass the course
Be responsible for your own work
Do not speak when I am speaking
Leave your seat only at appropriate times
**PLEASE NOTE:
All your actions in life have consequences, if you choose not to meet these expectations there
will be consequences. The behaviour agreement on the following page is to be read and signed
by both you, and your parents/guardian.
BEHAVIOUR AGREEMENT
Parents/Guardians:
Please read the Course Outline, Classroom Expectations, and the following Behaviour Agreement carefully and sign
below. Your child who is attending this class is also expected to read, sign, and return this agreement to Ms. Burnett. If
you have any questions or concerns please contact me at the school (604-594-5458).
Disrespect:
Disrespectful behaviour towards others will be taken very seriously. Consequence: You will be directed to
wait outside the classroom until I am free to speak with you. The direct consequence will depend on the
severity of the offence; it might take the form of an essay or a required action to improve the situation,
where as in some cases I may need to contact your parent/guardian and the office/counsellors
immediately to decide on a more serious consequence.
Lateness:
If you are late, enter the room silently, close the door gently, and note your lateness in the
“Late Binder” located near the door. Consequence: The first time you are late we will have a brief
discussion, on the third late you will owe me class time and will be required to make it up at the tutorial, or
on a day we have class during the last block. If you fail to make up your time, or you are repeatedly late
beyond the third time, I will be contacting your parent/guardian and there will be a more serious
consequence.
Absent:
If you are absent your parents should have contacted the school. Consequence: You are responsible to
make up the work that you missed, and you will owe me class time (to be made up in tutorial). If you are
repeatedly absent I will contact your parents, and in some cases I may need to have a meeting with your
parent/guardian and determine a behaviour contract.
Co-operation:
You are expected to cooperate with all classroom procedures (see classroom procedures) and activities at
all times. You are also expected to follow all the expectations in the course outline/behaviour agreement.
**Please talk to me if you are experiencing any problems. For example if you are ever having any trouble with another student, or if
you are struggling with the course content, please come speak with me about it.
To be completed by the Student:
I have read the course outline, course/classroom expectations, and classroom procedures. I agree to these terms and I
will do my best to meet these requirements/expectations. I understand that there will be consequences to my actions if I
fail to meet these expectations/requirements.
Print name __________________________
(Students name)
Sign ______________________________
(Students signature)
To be completed by the Parent:
I have read the course outline, course/classroom expectations, and classroom procedures. I understand the terms and the
expectations of my child. I also understand that Ms. Burnett, or possibly another member of Princess Margaret
Secondary, may contact me if there are issues with my child’s actions.
Print name ___________________________
(Parent/Guardian name)
Signed Ms. Burnett _________________________
Sign ______________________________
(Parent/Guardian signature)