Socials 9: Revolutions, Rebellions and Civil War project outline

   Social Studies 9:  Revolutions project

Part 1: Basic Research

Goal:  to gain understanding of a turbulent time in history by researching a revolution, a rebellion or a civil war and to understand how it effected history or changed the course of history.  Look at how it impacted the time period and present day (lasting effects)

Part 1:  Choose a revolution, rebellion or civil war (examples below) that interests you.
-Do some initial research using the 5W+H format (who, what, where, when, why and how)
Some examples of these questions might be:  Who was involved?  Who started the revolution?  Why were they rebelling?  etc...
-Ensure you are using credible sites and information and keeping track of these sites for your bibliography (the goal is one book if the library has one, could be your text book too).

***You must take good notes these will be part of your mark.  Ensure you are paraphrasing.

Here are some examples:

-American Revolution, French Revolution, Russian Revolution, Peasant Revolt (England), Slave rebellion, Prussian uprising, Industrial Revolution, Red River Rebellion, Glorious Revolution, Serbian Revolution, Haitian Revolution, Mexican war for independence....etc...

SS9: Course Outline

Social Studies 9

von Bremen

Blocks 3

Room 205

Blog address: http://vonbremensocials.blogspot.ca

Email address:  kvonbremen@sd19.bc.ca

The goal of Social Studies is to help students become active and informed citizens who have an opinion on issues and can back up their ideas.  In order to become active, informed citizens it requires practice and experience, welcome to class!

In Social Studies 9 we will look at a variety of ideas and topics through six historical thinking concepts which include:

-historical significance

-evidence

-continuity & change

-cause & consequence

-perspective

-ethical judgement

Through these lenses we will explore a number of topics that may include:

Physiographic features of Canada & Geological Process

            -Physical & political regions of Canada

            -Natural resources & major economic activities

            -Physical geography & Canadian identity

Political, Social, Economic & Technological Revolutions

            -French Revolution

            -Industrial Revolution

Continuing effects of Imperialism & Colonialism on Indigenous people in Canada & the world 

            -Interactions between First Nations & Europeans

            -the effects of treaties, Indian Act and more

Global demographic shifts (including patterns of migration & population growth)

            -disease, poverty, famine and the search for land

            -immigration to Canada and individual challenges & contributions to society

Nationalism & the development of Modern Nation States including Canada 

            -confederation

            -CPR

            -responsible government

Local, Regional & Global Conflicts 

            -Fur Trade

            -Red River & Northwest Rebellions

            -World War I

Discriminatory Policies, Attitudes & Historical Wrongs 

            -Internment

             -Residential Schools

*Please note there is a mandatory position paper assignment that students will need to complete to a satisfactory level in order to complete the class and move to the next level.

What you need to be successful:

-a good attitude

-come to class prepared and ready to work

-bring texts, notebook & writing utensils

-participate and be present in class

-be respectful of yourself and others

-complete homework and assignments to the best of your ability

-ask for help

-turn off and put away cell phones/music devices in your locker.
***Act on teacher feedback and better your assignment, your understanding and your grade, often!

Late Assignments:

“Stuff happens”.  If you are reasonable, I will be reasonable.  Bottom line:  I’m a reasonable person however once an assignment has been handed back the maximum mark you may receive is 50%.  Plagiarism and Cheating will result in a zero, a serious conversation and sometimes a learning opportunity.

Assessment: 

Assignments – 50%

AAP – 10% (attendance, attitude, participation, preparedness, use of time, assignments in on time, work completion etc.…etc.….)

Tests & Quizzes - 40%

****Your mark will be cumulative through two semesters

Final Assessment = 20% of final grade (this will be skills based and less so on content)