“Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.”

SOCIAL STUDIES 9 Mrs. Fitton (Revolution, Bloodshed and Discovery 101)

Introduction: Social Studies 9 provides the knowledge and skills necessary for students to become responsible citizens of Canada and the world. This course examines historical events that contributed to Canada’s national identity and development as a nation. It also aims to help students explore the diverse geographical landscape of the country. Finally, Social Studies 9 familiarizes students with the military, social and political history of modern Europe

Skills and Processes. Students will develop the ability to:

* Identify and use approaches from the social sciences and humanities. * Think critically. * Research from appropriate sources.

* Assess the reliability of evidence. * Express appropriate responses to issues.

Curriculum Organizers. Learning Outcomes (Students will learn about:)

Society and Culture - Life in French, British, Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal and European 1815-1914 relationships. Artistic expression of a society, development of nationalism.

Politics and Law -Evolution of colonialism, imperialism and nationalism. Revolutions in America, 1815-1914 France and England. Canada’s legal and political roots from Europe.

Econ & Technology -Various economic systems. Exploration, trade and settlement. 1815-1914 The development and impact of the industrial revolution.

Environment -Learn about the diverse physical regions in North America; 1815-1914 impact on trade and settlement. Aboriginal view of environment

Assessment and Evaluation-Conducted on an ongoing basis.-Criterion referenced (students know in advance how they will be marked)-Tests/Quizzes, Projects, Assignments, Essays, Seminars, Simulations!

Mark Breakdown40% of your grade will be based on Tests/Quizzes60% of your grade will be based on Assignments.

Term 1, 2, 3, and 4 are each worth 20% of your final grade. Your Final exam is worth 20%

Materials – Bring to EVERY class: Binder with dividers; Paper; Pencil/ Pen; Text.Label Dividers: *Handouts *Notes *Assignments

Textbooks/Resources Crossroads, Pearson School Atlas (provided)Materials needed (at times) Pen, pencil, pencil crayons, ruler.

Late Policy –Students who fail to submit an assignment will be sent to homework room immediately at lunch to complete missing work. Frequent missing assignments will result in a meeting with the Vice Principal. All work must be submitted at the beginning of class or it is considered late. I abide by the school’s “No Zero Policy.” You will not receive credit for the course until all assigned work is submitted. You will also be “invited” to Homework room to finish you missing assignments or tests.

Attendance: Regular attendance is the most important predictor of success in this course. Arriveon time and prepared. If you must miss class, inform me in advance to receive the material that you will missed. It is your responsibility to make up missed work. Lates will result in making up lost time after class or at lunch. Chronic lates will result in meeting with administration and phone calls home.

Geography Unit: It will “Rock” your world!

“Sometimes I think war is God’s way of teaching us geography.” - Paul Rodriguez“Geography is about maps, but Biography is about chaps” – Eric Bentley A basic introduction to the geography of North America and to geographic terms.

Unit 1 - Geography (P. 160-178) ~ “Latitude with Attitude”Week of Topic Goals AssessmentSeptember 6-16th Latitude/Longitude, Mapping Identify Lat/Long and use compass Maps, Activities

Understand climate graphs, directions Climate graphsSeptember 19-29th Physical Regions of Canada Study of weather and physical landscape, Walk and Talk

As well as climate and vegetation Films, note-takingOctober 3-14th Weather, Contours, Penticton Learn about weather and mapping Field Trip.

European History 1600-1815: Blood, Guts, Glory and Battle!“Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.” ~ Edmund Burke. The European History will familiarize students with the roots of modern democracy, colonialism, and warfare. Get ready for a beheadings, little-man syndrome, a professional dwarf and boys burned alive in chimneys.

UNIT 2 - English Civil War (P. 13-42) Week of Topic Goals AssessmentOctober 17-28th Review of 1500s Learn about Feudal System Notes, Podcast

Cromwell, Charles 1, Parliament Vocabulary, ExamOctober 31-Nov. 25 Civil War and Propaganda Identify/Explain Causes; figures Art/Propaganda

Economic, Social Issues, Witches Quizzes/ Map

Unit 3 – French Revolution (P. 50-84) Week of Topic Goals AssessmentNovember 28- Dec. 9 French Society, Guillotine Role Play/Historical Empathy Fencing, Comic Life

Explain causes of revolution Film Review, ParagraphDecember 12- Jan. 6 Revolution begins Appreciate film (History Bites) Cartoon Analysis

Reign of Terror Understand sources of tension, Graphic OrganizerJanuary 9-20

MIDTERM EXAM: History/Geography. Component Units 1-3

Unit 4 -- Napoleonic Era (P. 88-118)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentFebruary 6-March 2 Napoleon Significant contributions to history, art Notes, Art Appreciation

and warfare. Understand Napoleonic code Biography, projectHistorical errors and change over time Quiz and Unit Exam

Unit 5 – Industrial Revolution (P. 125-163)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentMarch 5-16 Industrial Revolution Identify historical trends and relation Paragraph, Notes

To the present. Understand Luddites Old/New Tech comparisonHistorical empathy + sweatshops Simulation, Oliver Twist

April 2-13 Industrial Revolution + Now -Identify/explain links to today Literature Circles

Politics and History of North AmericaUnit 6 – European Contact/ Arrival in Canada (P. 211-245)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentApril 16-27 Vikings, Cartier, Cabot, Identify explorers routes Trading Cards

Champlain, New France Examine multiculturalism/discrimination Deadman AssignmentApril 30-May 11 Rivalry and Conflict Understand significance of 7 years War Unit Quiz

British North America“O Canada!

Our home and native land!True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,The True North strong and free!”

Unit 7 – British North America/ American Revolution (P.250-320)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentMay 14-25 American Civil war, BNA, Understand HBC, Early Canada trade Primary Sources

Loyalists, Slavery, Up/Low Canada Understand causes of Independence Diagrams View The Patriot

May 29- June 1 Continue British North America Complete understanding of BNA Unit Project/Test

Unit 8 – North American Aboriginal History (P. 181-205)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentJune 4-8 Native Groups in Canada Know major indigenous groups, customs Powerpoint Pres.

and geographic locations Museum, FilmsUnderstand complexity of society and Chpt. Q’s. Quizrelationship to environment/others

Unit 9 - Systematic ReviewWeek of Topic Goals AssessmentJune 11-15 Systematic review of all units. Understand Unit Matrices/Vocabulary Quiz show/Jeopardy

detailed outlines provided. Practice ParagraphsFinal exam is Mandatory- Mock Exams

Final Exam/Course Review all students must write FINAL EXAM

PARENTS: It is my goal to help all students achieve success in this course. Please feel free to remain in contact with me through the school district e-mail system or by phone. I can be reached at: efitton@ summer.com or at 770-7620. I also send out e-mail progress updates throughout the term, so providing your e-mail is helpful. Thank you.

Please detach and return the section below by Friday, September 9th - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student’s Name:______________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________

E-mail & contact phone number: _________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

SOCIAL STUDIES 9 Mrs. Fitton

Congratulations, you are now a Social Studies genius!

“Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.”

(Revolution, Bloodshed and Discovery 101)

Introduction: Social Studies 9 provides the knowledge and skills necessary for students to become responsible citizens of Canada and the world. This course examines historical events that contributed to Canada’s national identity and development as a nation. It also aims to help students explore the diverse geographical landscape of the country. Finally, Social Studies 9 familiarizes students with the military, social and political history of modern Europe

Skills and Processes. Students will develop the ability to:

* Identify and use approaches from the social sciences and humanities. * Think critically. * Research from appropriate sources.

* Assess the reliability of evidence. * Express appropriate responses to issues.

Curriculum Organizers. Learning Outcomes (Students will learn about:)

Society and Culture - Life in French, British, Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal and European 1815-1914 relationships. Artistic expression of a society, development of nationalism.

Politics and Law -Evolution of colonialism, imperialism and nationalism. Revolutions in America, 1815-1914 France and England. Canada’s legal and political roots from Europe.

Econ & Technology -Various economic systems. Exploration, trade and settlement. 1815-1914 The development and impact of the industrial revolution.

Environment -Learn about the diverse physical regions in North America; 1815-1914 impact on trade and settlement. Aboriginal view of environment

Assessment and Evaluation-Conducted on an ongoing basis.-Criterion referenced (students know in advance how they will be marked)-Tests/Quizzes, Projects, Assignments, Essays, Seminars, Simulations!

Mark Breakdown40% of your grade will be based on Tests/Quizzes60% of your grade will be based on Assignments.

Term 3, and 4 are each worth 40% of your final grade. Your Final exam is worth 20%

Materials – Bring to EVERY class: Binder with dividers; Paper; Pencil/ Pen; Text.Label Dividers: *Handouts *Notes *Assignments

Textbooks/Resources Crossroads, Pearson School Atlas (provided)Materials needed (at times) Pen, pencil, pencil crayons, ruler.

Late Policy –Students who fail to submit an assignment will be sent to homework room immediately at lunch to complete missing work. Frequent missing assignments will result in a meeting with the Vice Principal. All work must be submitted at the beginning of class or it is considered late. I abide by the school’s “No Zero Policy.” You will not receive credit for the course until all assigned work is submitted. You will also be “invited” to Homework room to finish you missing assignments or tests. Attendance: Regular attendance is the most important predictor of success in this course. Arrive

on time and prepared. If you must miss class, inform me in advance to receive the material that you will missed. It is your responsibility to make up missed work. Lates will result in making up lost time after class or at lunch. Chronic lates will result in meeting with administration and phone calls home.

European History 1600-1815: Blood, Guts, Glory and Battle!“Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.” ~ Edmund Burke. The European History will familiarize students with the roots of modern democracy, colonialism, and warfare. Get ready for a beheadings, little-man syndrome, a professional dwarf and boys burned alive in chimneys.

UNIT 1 - English Civil War (P. 13-42) Week of Topic Goals AssessmentFebruary 4-6 Review of 1500s Learn about Feudal System Notes, Podcast

Cromwell, Charles 1, Parliament Mock Trial, ExamFebruary 7-22st Civil War and Propaganda Identify/Explain Causes; figures Art/Propaganda

Economic, Social Issues, Witches Quizzes/ Map

Unit 2 – French Revolution (P. 50-84) Week of Topic Goals AssessmentFebruary 25-March 1 French Society, Guillotine Role Play/Historical Empathy Fencing, Comic Life

Explain causes of revolution Film Review, ParagraphMarch 4-8 Revolution begins Appreciate film (History Bites) Cartoon Analysis

Reign of Terror Understand sources of tension, Graphic Organizer

Unit 3 -- Napoleonic Era (P. 88-118)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentMarch 11-April 12 Napoleon Significant contributions to history, art Notes, Art Appreciation

and warfare. Understand Napoleonic code Biography, projectHistorical errors and change over time Quiz and Unit Exam

Unit 4 – Industrial Revolution (P. 125-163)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentApril 15-19 Industrial Revolution Identify historical trends and relation Paragraph, Notes

To the present. Understand Luddites Old/New Tech comparisonHistorical empathy + sweatshops Simulation, Oliver Twist

April 22-26 Industrial Revolution + Now -Identify/explain links to today Literature Circles

Politics and History of North AmericaUnit 5 – European Contact/ Arrival in Canada (P. 211-245)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentApril 29-May 3 Vikings, Cartier, Cabot, Identify explorers routes Snowshoeing

Champlain, New France Examine multiculturalism/discrimination Novel StudyMay 6-10 Rivalry and Conflict Understand significance of 7 years War Unit Quiz

British North America“O Canada!

Our home and native land!True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,The True North strong and free!”

Unit 6 – British North America/ American Revolution (P.250-320)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentMay 13-17 American Civil war, BNA, Understand HBC, Early Canada trade Primary Sources

Loyalists, Slavery, Up/Low Canada Understand causes of Independence Diagrams View The Patriot

May 20-24 Continue British North America Complete understanding of BNA Unit Project/Test

Unit 7 – North American Aboriginal History (P. 181-205)Week of Topic Goals AssessmentMay 27-31 Native Groups in Canada Know major indigenous groups, customs Powerpoint Pres.

and geographic locations Museum, FilmsUnderstand complexity of society and Chpt. Q’s. Quizrelationship to environment/others

Geography Unit: It will “Rock” your world!

“Sometimes I think war is God’s way of teaching us geography.” - Paul Rodriguez“Geography is about maps, but Biography is about chaps” – Eric Bentley A basic introduction to the geography of North America and to geographic terms.

Unit 8 - Geography (P. 160-178) ~ “Latitude with Attitude”Week of Topic Goals Assessment Latitude/Longitude, Mapping Identify Lat/Long and use compass Maps, ActivitiesJune 3-7 Understand climate graphs, directions Climate graphs

Physical Regions of Canada Study of weather and physical landscape, Walk and TalkAs well as climate and vegetation Films, note-taking

June 10-14 Weather, Contours, Penticton Learn about weather and mapping Field Trip, canoeing

Unit 9 - Systematic ReviewWeek of Topic Goals AssessmentJune 17-19 Systematic review of all units. Understand Unit Matrices/Vocabulary Quiz show/Jeopardy

detailed outlines provided. Practice ParagraphsFinal exam is Mandatory- Mock Exams

Final Exam/Course Review all students must write FINAL EXAM

PARENTS: It is my goal to help all students achieve success in this course. Please feel free to remain in contact with me through the school district e-mail system or by phone. I can be reached at: efitton@ summer.com or at 770-7620. I also send out e-mail progress updates throughout the term, so providing your e-mail is helpful. Thank you.

Please detach and return the section below by Friday, February 8th - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student’s Name:______________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________

E-mail & contact phone number: _________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Congratulations, you are now a Social Studies genius!