SOCIALS STUDIES

The new Social Studies 10 curriculum is based upon three areas of study based upon the History of Canada in the Twentieth Century, the Canadian Government and the Global Environment.

These concentrated areas will be used to provide content explorations as a basis for students to use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions.

SOCIALS STUDIES 10

EXPLORATIONS IN
SOCIALS STUDIES 11

Explorations in Social Studies 11 aims to provide students with an overview of various Social Studies topics. The beginning half of the year is dedicated to non-historical topics.

Topics covered include:

Human Geography
Urban Studies (the study of cities)
20th Century History
- Moon Landing
- Vietnam War
- Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy assassinations
- Second Wave Feminism
- Apartheid
- Genocide Studies.

Some questions that this course asks students to consider include: why are some countries rich and others poor? How will cities have to adapt to survive in the future? What kinds of evidence can be used to prove a genocide?

URBAN STUDIES

“REDESIGNING HOLY CROSS PROJECTS.”

HC REDESIGN MODEL

LAW STUDIES 12

This is a practical course focused mainly on the workings of the Canadian legal system, including the rule of law, rights and freedoms, criminal offences, arrest and detention, the court system, policing and the penal system.

This course is not intended to produce “mini lawyers" but rather give students a broad understanding of criminal law and how legal processes work and affect their daily lives.

A field trip to a courthouse, along with guest speakers, will further enhance student learning. There is a final exam requirement in this course, however, students will be required to participate and learn about case studies of current and past court cases throughout the course.

Within the study areas, students examine numerous topics such as the

Great Depression in the U.S.A
The rise of Fascism in Italy
Nazism in Germany
World War II
Cold War
Superpower Arms
Space Race
Cuban Missile Crisis
Korean and Vietnam Wars
China before Mao and under Mao
Arab-Israeli relations in the Middle East
Civil Rights Movement in the United States
Apartheid in South Africa
The collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe and the U.S.S.R.

HISTORY 12

Based upon the history of the 20th century, History 12 examines many critical events that have contemporary ramifications. Major areas of study are: the post WW1 era, the rise of communism and fascism, World War II, the Cold War, and the Collapse of Communism.

History 12 provides an excellent opportunity for students to become prepared for post-secondary education.