Social 9
Grade 9 focuses on citizenship, identity and quality of life and how they are impacted by political and legislative processes in Canada. The role of economic systems in Canada and the United States will also be examined.
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Course Outline
Social Studies 9 Program of Studies
Introduction
Students will demonstrate the knowledge to respond critically to issues affecting Canadians.
Unit 1 – Governance and Rights
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Canada’s political processes impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to meet the needs of all Canadians.
| Canada’s Political System Chapter 1 Notes Chapter 1 Handouts | Youth Criminal Justice Act Chapter 2 Notes Chapter 2 Handouts |
| Charter of Rights and Freedoms Chapter 3 Notes Chapter 3 Handouts | Collective Rights Chapter 4 Notes Chapter 5 Handouts |
| Immigration Chapter 5 Notes Chapter 5 Handouts |
Unit 2 – Economic Systems
Students will also be introduced to the concepts of planned, mixed, and market economies. Taking their knowledge and understanding of economic systems, students will apply their learning to gain an appreciation of how economic decision making in Canada and the United States impacts quality of life, citizenship, and identity.
| Economic Systems Chapter 6 Notes Chapter 6 Handouts | Consumerism Chapter 7 Notes Chapter 7 Handouts |
| Taxation Chapter 8 Notes Chapter 8 Handouts | Political and Economic Issues Chapter 9 Notes Chapter 9 Handouts |
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