Mr. McMullin
Social Studies 7
General Curriculum Outcomes
Students will be expected to
CITIZENSHIP, POWER, AND GOVERNANCE
A. demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the origins,
functions, and sources of power, authority, and governance
INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES, AND ECONOMIC DECISIONS
B. demonstrate an understanding of culture, diversity, and world view, recognizing the similarities and
differences reflected in various personal, cultural, racial, and ethnic perspectives
PEOPLE, PLACE, AND ENVIRONMENT
C. demonstrate the ability to make responsible economic decisions as individuals and as members of
society
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
D. demonstrate an understanding of the interdependent relationship among individuals, societies, and
the environment—locally, nationally, and globally—and the implications for a sustainable future
INTERDEPENDENCE
E. demonstrate an understanding of the interactions among people, places, and the environment
TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE
F. demonstrate an understanding of the past and how it affects the present and the future
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
Students will be expected to
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION
7.1.1 explore the general concept of empowerment
UNIT TWO: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
7.2.1 analyze how commodities that lead to economic empowerment have changed
7.2.2 investigate the various ways economic systems empower or disempower people
7.2.3 analyze trends that could impact future economic empowerment
UNIT THREE: POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT
7.3.1 evaluate the conditions of everyday life for diverse peoples living in British North America in the
mid-1800s, including Aboriginal peoples, African-Canadians, and Acadians
7.3.2 analyze how the struggle for responsible government was an issue of political empowerment and
disempowerment
7.3.3 analyze the internal and external factors that led to Confederation
7.3.4 examine the political structure of Canada as a result of Confederation
UNIT FOUR: CULTURAL EMPOWERMENT
7.4.1 explain how the expansion and development of Canada during the 1870s and early 1880s affected
its various peoples and regions
7.4.2 analyze the events of the Northwest Rebellion to determine its impact on internal relations in
Canada
7.4.3 analyze the degree of empowerment and disempowerment for Aboriginal peoples in present day
Atlantic Canada during this period
7.4.4 analyze the struggle for empowerment by new cultural groups immigrating to Canada between
1870 and 1914
UNIT FIVE: SOCIETAL EMPOWERMENT
7.5.1 evaluate the conditions of everyday life for the peoples of Canada at the turn of the 20th century
7.5.2 describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on industry and workers in Newfoundland and
Labrador, the Maritimes, and across Canada
7.5.3 examine how women became more empowered through their role in the social reform
movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
UNIT SIX: NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT
7.6.1 examine how events in the early 20th century led Canada toward independence
7.6.2 explain Canada’s participation in WWI
7.6.3 demonstrate an understanding of the impact of WWI on Canada and her people
UNIT SEVEN: REFLECTION
7.7.1 portray an understanding of the extent of empowerment of individuals, groups, and the nation up
to 1920
Students will be assessed using the following rubric:
4 - In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Able to extend the application of related skills.
3 - Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Appropriate application of the related skills.
2 - Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Developing in the application of the related skills.
1 - Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Limited application of related skills.
Report Cards:
Grade 7 & 8 students will be receiving percentages on their report cards for the 2014-2015 school year. Below are the descriptors:
90-100%- Demonstrates excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
80-89% - Demonstrates very good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
70-79% - Demonstrates good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
60-69% - Demonstrates satisfactory understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
50-59%- Demonstrates limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
Below 50%- Has not met minimum requirements of the course
INS - Insufficient evidence to determine a grade
IP – In progress until all components of the course are completed.