BC Social Studies 10 Bridge Approach for 2016/17

BC Social Studies 10 -- Bridge approach for 2016/17

1. What is Canada A. Perspectives on Canadian Identity B. How we Govern Ourselves: Structure and Function C. Political Spectrum: Canada’s Parties D. Elections and Influencing Government possible projects: What is Canada speech, Political Parties Webquest

2. The World Stage A. Global Demographics and Change B. Canada's Standard of Living (compared to...) C. Global Environmental and Economic Issues possible projects: International Demographic Profile

3. Birth of a Nation A. Immigration, Settlement, and Interaction between Peoples B. Towards Confederation: Reform, Resolutions, and Compromise C. Colonization and Conflict in the Northwest possible projects: New Home simulation, Confederation News

4. The West Coast A. Geography of BC and the Fur Trade Era B. Gold Rush Era in BC and C. Joining Confederation and the Multicultural Crossroads in BC possible projects: Barkerville simulation, Great Map of the Pacific Northwest

5. Canada in its Youth A. Building the CPR B. Treaty Making, Metis Conflicts, and the Indian Act C. The Laurier Era: Challenges of Identity and Inclusion D. Canada and the Great War 1914-1919 possible projects: Annotated Map of Canada, Letter from the Front

6. Feast, Famine, and Fire A. The Roaring 20s: Aftermath of WWI, Boom and Bust Cycles B. The Dirty 30s: Dealing with the Great Depression C. The Fighting 40s: Canada and WWII possible projects: Depression-Era Experience, WWII memorial project

7. Canada in the Postwar Era 1945-1967 A. The Cold War B. Prosperity, Politics, and Mega-projects C. Dief, Mike and Dealings with the USA D. Postwar Evolution of Rights and Inclusion in Canada possible projects: Residential School case study, Immigration Experience simulation

8. Canada in the Modern Era A. Constitutional Challenge: Quebec Nationalism, Charter, Accords B. Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation C. Peacekeeping and International Incidents Involving Canada D. Politics from Trudeau to Trudeau (and everything in between) suggested projects: Echo Project (interview with elder, primary source research)

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