Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES
Students will be expected to:
Investigate the role of culture in communities, inclusive of Acadians, African Nova Scotians, Gaels, Mi’kmaq, and additional groups.
Analyze the impact of cross-cultural understanding, inclusive of Acadians, African Nova Scotians, Gaels, Mi’kmaq, and additional cultures.
Compare sustainability practices between Canada and a selected country.
Analyze how traditions and beliefs relate to culture in a region.
Investigate selected examples of child rights issues around the world inclusive of Aboriginal human rights issues in Canada.
Implement age appropriate actions that demonstrate responsibility as global citizens.
ABOUT SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Science is a branch of study dealing with human beings (their behaviour, growth, development, relationships, resources they use and the various institutions they require to function and carry on their life). For example, family, school, workplace, government, judiciary, recreation clubs, etc. All these aspects of life are inter-related and interdependent on one another. Whether one wants to become a doctor, an engineer, a chartered accountant, an artist or a teacher, we all have to live in a society, interact with individuals belonging to different cultural and socio- economic backgrounds. We have to adapt to various situations and circumstances, and also adhere to certain societal norms in order to lead a peaceful and productive life.
