Course Description Document

Course name and abbreviation:

Social Studies 5, SOC5

Grade Level: 

Grade 5

Summary of course content and activities:

Canada: The Land, Histories and Stories

·          Physical Geography of Canada

·          Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada

·          Canada: Shaping an Identity

Grade 5 students will examine how the ways of life of peoples in Canada are integral to Canadian culture and identity. They will explore the geographic vastness of Canada and the relationships between the land, places and people. As they reflect upon the stories of diverse Aboriginal, French, British and immigrant experiences in Canada over time, students will develop a sense of place and an awareness of how these multiple stories contribute to students’ sense of citizenship and identity.  A Biblical worldview will be reinforced through each of the concepts in Social 5. 

Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended?      

A grade 5 student who has successfully completed Social Studies 4. 

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

Grade 5 students will be provided with opportunities to explore how the diversity of stories and experiences, and the vastness of Canada, affect citizenship and identity in the Canadian context. 

Major course goals:    

1.      Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality of life of all Canadians.

2.      Students will demonstrate an understanding of the people and the stories of Canada and their ways of life over time, and appreciate the diversity of Canada’s heritage.

3.      Students will demonstrate an understanding of the events and factors that have changed the ways of life in Canada over time and appreciate the impact of these changes on citizenship and identity. 

Pre-requisite(s):  

Students taking Social Studies 5 are presumed to have reached the acceptable standard or better in Social Studies 4. 

Number of credits that this course is worth:   

0

Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:

Provided by NSA:

Textbook “Our Land and People”

Recommended but not required:

Atlas

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week's lesson:

The Social Studies 5 program will require approximately 60 minutes of work each day, which includes reading and assignment work.  The weeks are divided into 4 days of work. 

Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests: