David Thompson Secondary School
Social
1755 East 55th Avenue
Mr.
Studies 11
Bausback
Vancouver, B.C. V5P 1Z7
Room 107
Tel: 604-713-8278
kbausback@vsb.bc.ca
David Thompson Summer School
Social Studies 11 Completion
Tuesday, July 5th-Friday, August 12th- 6 Weeks
8:00 AM- 11:33 AM (10:07-10:30 AM Break)
Room 107
Equipment and Material:
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Course Content
3-ring binder with dividers & paper
1. Politics and Government: The study of
Textbook: Counterpoints: Exploring
prior understanding of government
Writing materials (pens, paper)
politics and government builds on students’
Canadian Issues
structures, preparing them with the skills,
11
Atlas
The Key- Social Studies
Canadian Oxford School
knowledge, and sense of efficacy to
become informed and active citizens of
Canada. This study will allow students to
gain understanding of their Charter rights,
political philosophies and parties, elections,
Evaluation:
and how to influence public policy.
Quizzes, Tests, Participation, Assignments
2. Autonomy and International Involvement:
Final Exam
historical events, both within the country
80 %
Canada has been shaped by significant
20%
and at a global level. By exploring
Total
examining Canada’s development as an
100%
Canada’s role in world events and
autonomous nation, students come to
understand Canada’s position and
Goals:
Students will be able to: identify and clarify a
problem, an issue, or an inquiry; gather and
organize a body of information from primary and
secondary print and non-print sources, including
electronic sources; interpret and evaluate a
variety of primary and secondary sources;
assess a variety of positions on controversial
responsibilities in the international
community.
3. Human Geography: Students develop
understanding of the global issues that
arise from the disparity in standards of
living, how they affect our environment, and
our response to the issues.
issues; plan, revise, and deliver written and oral
4. Society and Identity: The 20th century
a course of action that addresses the problem,
fabric of Canada that has made the search
presentations co-operatively plan and implement
has seen profound change in the social
issue, or inquiry initially identified
for a Canadian identity a vital issue for
Course Summary:
students gain understanding of the dynamic
This course primarily focuses on historical and
Canadian society. By exploring these
economic, and environmental issues in Canada
forces that both shape and reflect the
Canadians. In examining societal issues,
regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity of
contemporary, social, cultural, political, legal,
issues, students gain understanding of the
from 1914-present . Specifically, the course will
Canadian identity.
focus on Canadian Politics and Government,
Human Geography, and the Canadian History
focusing on autonomy, international involvement,
society, and identity in the 20th Century.
Assignments
Policies and Procedures
It is your responsibility to have assignments
As per DT Summer School and VSB CIE
the assignment was and hand it in the
Website.
Attendance
A note from home or a physician is required for
any absence, including both illness and school
completed on time. If absent, find out what
following class with a reasonable
explanation.
Extra Help
Available by appointment.
activities. The note must include the date and
the reason for absence. If you have to be
Tests and Quizzes
of another teacher, you must speak to me first.
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absences will result in removal from the
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absent from a class for sports or at the request
Two absences are allowed. More than two
Notify me in advance, if you know that
you will be absent for a test.
course and failure.
Contact me the first day you return to
school to arrange for a make-up test
(only if you have a doctor’s note).
Punctuality
Otherwise, you will receive a zero!
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Students are expected to arrive on time. If you
arrive late and the door is closed, knock quietly
and wait. Activities missed at the beginning of
class will result in a loss of marks. If you are
late several times, this will result in after school
duties and will affect your participation mark and
work habit evaluation. Two lates are
Be prepared to write the exam or quiz
immediately on your return to school.
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Cheating is a serious offence and will
result in a score of zero, notes to your
counsellor and administrator and a call
home. Refer to the Student Agenda for
further details.
considered as one absence. Three strikes and
out policy in place!
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course expectations.
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Course Schedule (slight adjustments may be made):
Monday, July 4th
Tuesday, July 5th
Wednesday, July
6th
History Chapter 1:
Thursday, July 7th
Friday, July 8th
History Chapter 2:
History Chapter 2
Quiz
A Different
History Chapter 1
Canada and World
Canada-
Quiz
War I- Notes &
Notes & Lecture
Lecture
History Chapter 3:
History Chapter 2:
Canada and the
Canada and World
Twenties- Notes &
War I- Notes &
Lecture
Lecture
Monday, July 11th
Tuesday, July 12th
Wednesday, July
th
Thursday, July 14th
Friday, July 15th
History Chapter 4
History Chapter 5:
Quiz
Canada and World
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History Chapter 3:
History Chapter 3
Canada and the
Quiz
Twenties- Notes &
Lecture
History Chapter 4:
The Thirties: A
History Chapter 4:
Decade of Despair-
History Chapter 5:
The Thirties: A
Notes & Lecture
Canada and World
Decade of DespairNotes & Lecture
Monday, July 18th
War II- Notes &
Tuesday, July 19th
Lecture
War II- Notes &
Lecture
Wednesday, July
20th
Thursday, July 21st
Friday, July 22nd
History Chapter 5
History Chapter 6
Quiz
Quiz
History Chapter 7
History Chapter 8
Government
Quiz
Chapter 9: The
Quiz
Structure of
History Chapter 6:
History Chapter 7:
Canada and the
A Changing
History Chapter 8:
History Chapter 1-8
Canada’s
Unit Test
Government- Notes
Post- World War
Society- Notes &
Canadian Identity-
World- Notes &
Lecture
Notes & Lecture
Monday, July 25th
Tuesday, July 26th
Wednesday, July
Government
Government
Chapter 9 Quiz
Chapter 10 Quiz
Government
Government
Chapter 10: The
Chapter 11:
Government
Chapter 9-12 Unit
Citizen and
Canada’s Legal
Chapter 12: The
Test
Government- Notes
System- Notes &
Era of Human
& Lecture
Lecture
Rights- Notes &
& Lecture
Lecture
27th
Government
Thursday, July 28th
Friday, July 29th
Government
Geography Chapter
Chapter 12 Quiz
13: Population-
Chapter 11 Quiz
Notes & Lecture
Government
Lecture
Monday, August
Tuesday, August
1st
2nd
BC Day Closure
District Closure
Wednesday,
August3rd
Thursday, August
4th
Friday, August 5th
Geography Chapter
Geography
Chapter 13 Quiz
Geography
15 Quiz
Chapter 14 Quiz
Geography Chapter
Geography Chapter
Geography Chapter
16: Patterns in
14: Living
15: Urbanization-
Economic
Standards- Notes
Notes & Lecture
Development Notes
& Lecture
Monday, August
Tuesday, August
8th
9th
Wednesday
August10
& Lecture
Thursday,
Friday, August 12th
August11th
Class Final
Geography Chapter
Geography Chapter
Geography Chapter
16 Quiz
17 Quiz
18 Quiz
Final Exam Review
Chapter 1-18
Goodbyes!
Geography Chapter
Geography Chapter
Geography Chapter
17: Environment-
18: Looking
13-18 Unit Test
Notes & Lecture
Forward- Notes &
Lecture