Social Studies 9
Social Studies 9 Course Overview
Big Ideas
Our communities are diverse and made up of individuals who have a lot in common.
Stories and traditions about ourselves and our families reflect who we are and where we are from.
Rights, roles, and responsibilities shape our identity and help us build healthy relationships with others.
From: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/9/core
Introduction
Social Studies 9 focuses on the early exploration and colonization of North America and the interactions with First Peoples, as well as the major European revolutions.
Where Does This Course Fit?
- Prerequisites: Social Studies 8
- Follow-Up Course: Students hoping to take Social Studies 10 should complete Social Studies 9.
Course Materials
- All materials for this course can be found online.
Brief Outline
Unit | Description |
1 | North America and the First Peoples |
2 | Exploration of North America |
3 | Colonization of North America up till 1812 |
4 | Revolutions: American, Russian, French, Industrial |
Assessment Percentage Breakdown
Assessment Type | Percentage of the Course |
Assignments | 45% |
Online Quizzes | 16% |
Midterm exam | 19% |
Final exam | 20% |
Your final assessment will be represented on this Proficiency Scale.
You have up to a year to complete your course.