Socials 10: Friday Feb. 23 including Historical Wrongs project outline

 -we did our Friday 5, see Q and A's on previous post

-Finished up collages  (minimum 5 words or pictures that you think represent Canadian identity.  Short write up stating why you chose what you did)

-we did a review sheet on nation/country/civic nation/ethnic nation etc... 

-Worked on historical wrongs, what are they, examples

Then we did some work to prep for our projects on Ethical Dimensions and Historical Wrongs:

P. 16 & 17 in text

What are ethical dimensions or judgements?

Right/Wrong actions, who judges?

Were past actions right/ethical 

Judging whether past actions were justified, assigning historical responsibility, and attributing contemporary accountability.

https://youtu.be/_wbw08jPRus

Historical Wrongs

-what are they

-read pp. 42 - discuss and be ready to respond to Q 1 and 2 at bottom of page

-https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/memorial-totem-pole-returned-1.6981891#:~:text=A%20ceremony%20was%20held%20to,living%20constitutional%20and%20visual%20record.%22

-read p. 47 (including the voices), should Canadians talk about the victories of the past?  What about the blemishes of our past?  Why or why not.  

-How can these events contribute to Canadian identity?

Introduction of project and time in library to work on research notes.

Historical Wrongs Project:

-further research either the residential school apology or another government apology in Canadian history & create a short visual display including bibliography  (examples:  Ukrainian/Japanese/Italian internment, Komagata Maru, Chinese Head tax, Residential Schools, the St. Lewis)

1.  Notes  - create a solid set of written notes on your topic of choice, think 5W+H

2.  Visual display to communicate learning. (poster, power point, sway, photo collage etc...)

3.  Bibliography in Chicago style

-ensure you provide background info from both perspectives of the issue (for example:  Why the Canadian Govmt created Residential Schools and how Indigenous people felt about these schools --at the time).

-give time frame of initial issue, (ex. when Residential Schools started/ended)

-when the government apologized & why they apologized including what provoked the apology (ie, what was the catalyst).  Did the apology include a monetary piece?

-any other pertinent information

Marking criteria presentation:  Historical Wrongs/Apologies                        Name(s):

Historical Wrong:

Criteria:	Met	S/W	Not yet
Content: - easy to understand and to the point               - provides background information, perspectives, timeframe
Slides:  easy to follow and read (ie. not too much information)
Presentation: Volume                       Engaging (look at audience)                       Told not read
Information on topic communicated in a purposeful and insightful manor

Comments:

Socials 10: Answers to Friday 5

 1.  Define civic nation:

-nation made up of people who come from diverse backgrounds yet choose to live together that have similar shared political values and beliefs

2.  What is regionalism and why is it prevalent in Canada?

-regionalism is when you identify more with your region than your country and it's prevalent in Canada because we are so large

3.  What are the main regions in Canada?

-Maritimes, Central Canada, Prairies, West, North

4.  Two facts from Maya's presentation re:  Black History month and Canada.

-Viola Desmond is on our $10 bill, she sat in the white area of the movie theatre

-Black communities existed in many large centres such as Hogan's Alley in Vancouver and Africville in Halifax

-The underground railroad was a set of safe houses for slaves fleeing from slavery from the US to Canada, they used railway terms and language hence why it was called the underground railway

-Black loyalists faught with Britain against the French

5.  Four words used to describe Canadian Identity that are not stereotypes:

-winter, apologetic, diverse, not American, bilingual, maple leaf

Socials 10: Thursday Feb. 15th

 Thursday Feb. 15:  

-we discussed what makes a good persuasive paragraph and the mechanics of this.

-we discussed the simulation in depth including going through the bill section by section, looking at how you will be marked and the schedule/what to expect.  Have your role ready for Tuesday.

-we did group work on Canadian identity, finishing off with reading p. 29-32 & answering the following:

What does it mean to be Canadian?

Is there a Canadian identity?  Back up your answer

Define:  Country, Civic Nation, Nation State. Ethnic Nation, National identity, Nation

Answers to Friday 5: Feb. 9

 1. What is the role of the Governor General?

-The GG represents the King in Canada in parliament

-The role is purely ceremonial.  The GG opens and closes parliament, signs bills into law (Royal Assent), is head of Defence and represents our govmt for ceremonial purposes.

2.  Draw the political spectrum and put the 5 main parties in Canada on the spectrum.

From left to right:

Green Party, NDP (New Democratic Party), Liberals, Bloc Quebecois (close to centre), Conservatives

3.  Differentiate between the two main types of democracy

democracy is government for the people by the people

It can be split into two types:  representative democracy where people elect a person in government to represent their decisions and 

direct democracy:  where every citizen votes on every or a decision (referendum)

4. Two prerequisites to becoming a Senator are….

-a Canadian citizen, 30 years of age, living in prov/terr they represent, own a min of $4000 worth of property

5. What are the three levels of government and provide one thing each is responsible for.

Federal - defence, foreign affairs

Provincial - health care, education

Municipal - sewage, snow removal

Socials 10: Government review sheet. (Assessment #1)

Socials 10:  Government Review sheet

Terminology:
Political spectrum:  Right, Centre and Left wing government ideologies
Communism, Fascism, Capitalism, Liberalism, Socialism, Conservatism, etc...
Levels of Govmt:  municipal, provincial, federal
Branches of Govmt:  Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Governor General
Lieutenant Governor
Prime Minister
Premier
Mayor
Cabinet, Cabinet post/portfolio, Cabinet solidarity, shadow cabinet
Senate (Upper House)
Caucus
patronage
House of Commons (lower house)
Constitutional Monarchy
Direct vrs Representative Democracy
majority vrs minority government
Republic
First past the post vrs proportional representation 
Free Vote
Referendum

Speaker of the House

Private Members Bill

Pluralism

Diversity

Some questions:
Be able to describe the different parts of the political spectrum and put the different ideologies on as well as our current political parties (Liberal, Conservative, NDP & Green, BQ).  Be able to hypothetically apply the different ideologies.
Be able to describe our electoral system.
Understand and explain the different branches of government
Senate and the issues around it.
Federal vrs Provincial responsibilities.
Different ways you as a citizen can influence government 
Informed citizenship
Differentiate between the American and Canadian systems of government (if we get there)
Be able to take a bill to a law.
Understand the major positions of government (GG, PM, Cabinet, MP etc...)
Majority government vs. Minority government
Understand voting & election

Be able to differentiate between the American and Canadian political systems

Socials 10: Feb. 6th

  In class today we discussed the senate and it's role in the Canadian parliamentary process.  We also looked at how values shape perspectives through a discussion game with some debatable topics.  Below are the videos we watched.

We looked at the branches of government:  Legislative, Executive and Judicial and looked a bit more at the role of the Legislative Branch.

We reviewed the role of the GG and discussed minority vs majority governments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLadbJe4MXg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSO27QPieTs&t=2s

Counterpoints pages 230-233. (to be submitted this week)

1.  a) What are the prerequisites to becoming a senator?

b) Explain the purpose of the senate.

2. Briefly explain each of the arguments:  keep the senate, reform the senate or abolish the senate.  (chart)

3. What are the pros and cons (arguments for and against) the triple E senate?

4. In your opinion is the senate worth keeping?  Backup your answer!

Socials 10 Feb 2 and 5th

 Friday:

Today we talked about democracy and types of democracy and democratic governments.  We also looked at the three levels of government, reviewed what a political party is and what the five main political parties are in Canada.  Finished with group work on the political parties.

Videos:  

Origins of democracy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IndRAsYX4W4&t=1s

Levels of government:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C8uDuhLqvg&t=1s

Politics and political parties:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-s84atcouE

Monday:

Today we did some review, started to understand the levels of government and how (and who) they represent us.  Students presented their information in groups about the political parties and we started to look more closely at the Head of State/Gov General.

Here are the videos we watched:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7RKzzoLK-g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G-oAQ7wf-U&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRHuBs_ZhEU&t=2s

Socials 10: Answers to Friday 5, Feb. 2

1.  Define and provide examples of diversity.

-diversity is everything that makes us different from each other.  Examples:  race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, ability, age, religious beliefs, or political views.

2.  Differentiate between diversity and pluralism.

Pluralism means recognizing, valuing, celebrating and respecting our differences vs diversity is just the things that make us different from each other.   Pluralism presents opportunities to learn from each other, everyone belongs and everyone is free to express differences.

3.  What is a political party?  Provide an example.

A political party is made up of a group of people who share a similar political ideology and goals about society and government. 

Examples include:  Liberal Party, Conservative party, New Democratic Party, Green Party, Bloc Quebecois.

4.  Briefly explain the R or L side of political spectrum

Right = conservative, no change, low taxes, small govmt

Left= change, progressive, higher taxes more social programs, larger govmt

5.  Provide an example of how Canada can be considered a pluralistic society 

-Canada is pluralistic examples:  Celebration of various cultures, holidays, religions, Gay Marriage, LGBTQ+ taught in schools, accepted, Truth and Reconciliation