Social Studies 10-4: Living in a Globalizing World

Overview

Instructional Supports for All Students: High School Social Studies supports learning for students in Social Studies 10-4 and 10-2 by providing activities, assessments, resources and strategies for scaffolding instruction and learning. Get started with Related Issue 2 by clicking the Suggested Activities tab and selecting one of the activities overviews.

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Program of Studies details

Key Issue:

Should we embrace globalization?

Key Outcome – How we will explore the Key Issue:

Students will examine globalization with emphasis on the influence of globalization on local communities.

General Outcome – How we will explore the Related Issue:

Students will explore the effects of historical globalization on indigenous and nonindigenous peoples.

Theme and Learning Targets

The suggested activities and assessments for Related Issue 2 are based on the theme below. For a summary of the Related Issue 2 outcomes for instruction and assessment, click the Learning Targets button. If you are teaching classes that include students in Social Studies 10-4 and 10-2, click the Working with Multiple Courses button for initial considerations.

Theme used to explore related issue 2 and its general outcome:

Explore how Canada has responded to the effects of historical globalization by examining experiences regarding residential schools.

Suggested Activities

The following table shows the suggested activities and focuses for assessment to address Related Issue 2.

  Activities Overviews and Suggested Activities for Related Issue 2
Focuses for Assessment Perspectives on First Contact Reflecting on Residential Schools in Canada Building a Positive Future
access and retrieve information/describe historical background Exploring Historical Globalization    
explain impacts of imperialism Reflecting on Impact    
describe historical background/explain multiple perspectives   Origins of Residential Schools  
explain cause and effect/communicate information   Exploring the Effects of Historical Globalization  
describe reconciliation efforts/state and support a position     Examining the Apologies
propose a solution/communicate information     Seeking Solutions