MSS—10-4S Credits: 4

Prerequisite: SS 9

Socials 10 covers key areas of Canada and the world, from 1919 to the present, including: Political institutions, including First Peoples governance. Changing conceptions of identity in Canada. Discriminatory policies and injustices in Canada and the world, such as the Head Tax, the Komagata Maru incident, residential schools, and internment camps. International conflicts and cooperation, including Canada’s role and participation in World War Two. Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. We will develop our Curricular Competencies of Significance, Evidence, Perspective, Continuity & Change, Cause & Consequence, and Ethical Judgement through inquiry. These skills will be the foundation for future courses in Social Studies and beyond.