Social 8
Death. Disease. Destruction… pretty much sums up Social Studies 8.
Social 8 expands on the concept of intercultural contact and continues to develop historical thinking skills through an examination of past societies in different parts of the world.
Course Outline
Social 8 Program of Studies
Introduction
We begin by discussing the meaning of worldview – what is it, and how is it shaped.
| Introduction to Worldview Intro Notes |
Unit 1 – Origins of a Western Worldview: Renaissance Europe
Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world.
| Times of Change Chapter 1 Notes | The Expansion of Trade Chapter 2 Notes |
| The Humanist Approach Chapter 3 Notes | The Exchange of Ideas Chapter 4 Notes |
| The Age of Exploration Chapter 5 Notes | O Brave New World Chapter 6 Notes |
Unit 2 – Worldviews in Conflict: The Spanish and the Aztecs
Through an examination of Spanish and Aztec societies, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how intercultural contact affects the worldviews of societies.
| The People of the Sun Chapter 07 Notes | For the Good of the People Chapter 08 Notes |
| Spain Looks Westward Chapter 09 Notes | A Deadly Meeting Chapter 10 Notes |
| Worldviews in Conflict Chapter 11 Notes |
Unit 3 – From Isolation to Adaptation: Japan
Through an examination of Japan, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which beliefs, values and knowledge shape worldviews and contribute to a society’s isolation or adaptation.
| Shaping a Unique Worldview Chapter 12 Notes | Japan Under the Shogun Chapter 13 Notes |
| Edo Japan: A Closed Society Chapter 14 Notes | Contact and Change in Meiji Japan Chapter 15 Notes |
| Return to Roots Chapter 16 Notes |
