Social Studies 10-1

Course name and abbreviation:

Social Studies 10-1.

Grade Level:

Grade 10.

Summary of course content and activities:

Four units covering globalization and identity, historical globalization, contemporary globalization and global citizenship will be presented through lessons, text reading, research and news media.

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

This course is to be completed by students who have successfully completed Social Studies at the Grade 9 level with 60% or higher.

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

As information and transportation technologies continue to improve and bring people of the world closer together, things which happen on the other side of the world affect us more and more. Exploring issues related to Globalization will give students a greater understanding of the effects of their actions and develop positive citizenship qualities into students’ character.

Major course goals:

Students will explore the relationship between globalization, citizenship and identity.

Pre-requisite(s):

The pre-requisite course to Social Studies 10-1 is Social Studies 9 with a mark of 60% or higher or equivalent.

Number of credits that this course is worth:

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

Provided by NSA:

Social Studies 10 Online lesson and assignment documents
Textbook: Perspectives on Globalization
First Class Software
Expander Software
Examview Player

Purchased by student:

Bible
Internet Access
Microsoft Office 2003 or newer.
Adobe reader

Recommended but not required:

Atlas

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

Students should spend a minimum of six hours a week on this class.

Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests:

Students will be evaluated on specified assignments provided in the lessons.
These will be submitted to the teacher for marking.
Closed book tests are given at the end of each unit.
Involvement in group discussion and current events discussions will be evaluated.
Final exam will be completed at the end of the semester.

NorthStar Academy Canada
#107, 1001 - 20th Avenue, Didsbury, AB
Email: cdninfo@nsaschool.ca
1-403-335-9587
1-877-335-1171 (toll free)
1-403-335-9513 (fax)



Social Studies 10-1 Course name and abbreviation: Social Studies 10-1. Grade Level: Grade 10. Summary of course content and activities: Four units covering globalization and identity, historical globalization, contemporary globalization and global citizenship will be presented through lessons, text reading, research and news media. Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended? This course is to be completed by students who have successfully completed Social Studies at the Grade 9 level with 60% or higher. Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course: As information and transportation technologies continue to improve and bring people of the world closer together, things which happen on the other side of the world affect us more and more. Exploring issues related to Globalization will give students a greater understanding of the effects of their actions and develop positive citizenship qualities into students’ character. Major course goals: Students will explore the relationship between globalization, citizenship and identity. Pre-requisite(s): The pre-requisite course to Social Studies 10-1 is Social Studies 9 with a mark of 60% or higher or equivalent. Number of credits that this course is worth: 5. Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended: Provided by NSA: Social Studies 10 Online lesson and assignment documents Textbook: Perspectives on Globalization First Class Software Expander Software Examview Player Purchased by student: Bible Internet Access Microsoft Office 2003 or newer. Adobe reader Recommended but not required: Atlas Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week's lesson: Students should spend a minimum of six hours a week on this class. Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests: Students will be evaluated on specified assignments provided in the lessons. These will be submitted to the teacher for marking. Closed book tests are given at the end of each unit. Involvement in group discussion and current events discussions will be evaluated. Final exam will be completed at the end of the semester. NorthStar Academy Canada #107, 1001 - 20th Avenue, Didsbury, AB Email: cdninfo@nsaschool.ca 1-403-335-9587 1-877-335-1171 (toll free) 1-403-335-9513 (fax)