Social Studies 9

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Course and Contact Social Studies 9 Key Issue
Information Canada: Opportunities and Challenges
Grade 9 students will broaden their
Room 2 understanding and appreciation of the
relationships among governance,
Miss Massel economics, quality of life, citizenship and
identity.
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In this course, you will
missmassel.weebly.com will analyze the relationship between Canadas
(I will be posting copies political and legislative processes and their impact
of assignments here) on issues pertaining to governance, rights,
citizenship and identity. Students will also explore
403-223-4233 issues of economics and their impact on quality of
life, citizenship and identity in Canada and the
United States.
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Assignments and grading
Writing Assignments (40%) Projects (25%) Quizzes
80% and Tests (25%) Current Events (10%)
Final Provincial Achievement Test
20%
Assessments include, but are not limited to:
Individual and Group research projects, Reading and Source Analysis, Current Events, Persuasive
Essays, Quizzes and Tests. Homework will also be assigned throughout the semester.
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MATERIALS The Vision of Social Studies

Social Studies provides opportunities for students to develop the
Textbook attitudes, skills and knowledge that will encourage them to become
Pencil or Pen engaged, informed and responsible citizens. The program emphasizes
Binder with paper/Notebook the importance of diversity as it reflects multiple perspectives, including
Highlighter Aboriginal and Francophone, that contribute to Canadas evolving
society. Social Studies encourages students to engage in active and
responsible citizenship at the community, provincial, national and global
You are encouraged to bring level.
your own robust device for
course work (iPad/tablet, laptop
etc. More than a cellphone)
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2 Units for Exploration
Approximate timelines technology
General Outcome 9.1 Issues for
Canadians: Governance and Rights Unless I specifically say that you may
(Sept - March) have your cell phones out, you must
Students will demonstrate an understanding and keep them away at all times. If I see
appreciation of how Canadas political processes your cell phone in class, I will take it for
impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to
the remainder of the class period.
meet the needs of all Canadians.

General Outcome 9.2 Issues for I will have a Cell Phone Hotel
Canadians: Economic Systems in Canada available with charging stations for
and the United States (April June) students. You are only allowed to take
Students will demonstrate an understanding and your phone from the Hotel when I allow
appreciation of how economic decision making in so or when class is over.
Canada and the United States impacts quality of life,

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citizenship and identity.

Academic PLAGERISM Other policies

All work that you submit must be You may have bottled water in the
your own work. You may not do classroom
any of the following: ZERO TOLERANCE for disrespectful
language
1) Turn in or copy someone elses work. Do not interrupt valuable instruction to
2) Copy someones work and change a ask to go to the bathroom. Please wait
few of the words. for an appropriate time.
3) Copying words from a source without Come prepared to class with your
citing it and giving credit to the source. materials and a positive attitude.
4) Attempt to use any notes on a closed- Arrive on time. If you are late, you will
not assignment. receive a verbal warning, After that, it
5) Look at someone elses work during an will constitute in contact home and
quiz, test, or otherwise individual meeting set up between all
assessment. stakeholders.
Be respectful to everyone.
If you are doing any of the above or Clean up after yourself.
anything else that constitutes cheating,
you will receive a zero on that assignment,
and you will be referred for discipline.
Be respectful.
Be successful.
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Late/make-up work policy Office Hours

The expectation is that you submit all I will be holding office hours on the
assignments on time. I accept late FIRST and THIRD Mondays of each
assignments for one day after the due month.
date. You will lose up to 50% of your This is a chance for myself, the
grade. student and their guardians to
connect over any concerns
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to regarding performance in class.
follow proper procedures to ensure that These appointments can be initiated
you receive your work. You will have two by myself or the guardian of that
days to make up any missing assignments. student.

Technological issues do not excuse you

from completing your work.
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Student Signature
I am so excited to be teaching
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Social this year. I am looking
forward to connecting with
Guardian Signature
everyone over the course of
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the semester. If you have any
questions or concerns, please Teacher Signature

do not hesitate to contact _________________________________________

me.

Miss M.