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.

Course Outline
Social Studies 9 Program of Studies

Introduction

Introduction – The Canadian Citizenship Test

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.

Watch the Video Lessons

Canada’s Political System Chapter 1 Notes Chapter 1 PowerPoint Chapter 1 Assignment – Making a Law	Youth Criminal Justice Act Chapter 2 Notes – YCJA Cartoons Chapter 2 PowerPoint Chapter 2 Assignment – Political cartoon
Charter of Rights and Freedoms Chapter 3 Notes – Charter Cartoons Chapter 3 PowerPoint Chapter 3 Assignment – Cases of Limited Rights	Collective Rights Chapter 4 Notes Chapter 4 PowerPoint Chapter 4 – Online Assignment
Immigration Chapter 5 Notes Chapter 5 PowerPoint

Enhancement Resources

Chapter 1 Video – great source to explain Canada’s government… and it’s only 2.5 minutes long.
Democracy

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.

Watch the Video Lessons

Economic Systems Chapter 6 Notes – Economic Systems Notes Chapter 6 PowerPoint	Consumerism Chapter 7 Notes Chapter 7 PowerPoint
Taxation Chapter 8 Notes – Tax Dollar Breakdown Chapter 8 PowerPoint	Political and Economic Issues Chapter 9 Notes Chapter 9 PowerPoint