INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES

Course Descriptions

INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES 6 (SOCIAL STUDIES 6)

Course Code: SS6

The Grade 6 MYP Individuals and Societies (Social Studies) classes are challenging and rewarding courses, which build on the skills developed in Grade 5. Through three units of study (including human rights, media, and access to resources), students will cover a variety of content. Through inquiry-based learning opportunities students will be encouraged to take action.

INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES 7 (SOCIAL STUDIES 7)

Course Code: SS7

The Individuals and Societies course in Grade 7 focuses on the identity, society, and culture of ancient civilizations from early human history to the 7th century. Students will examine governance, economies, technology, and human and physical environments from a variety of different eras and geographic regions. The skills and processes of Individuals and Societies are re-introduced with an MYP level of sophistication, and refined with practice throughout the year.

INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES 8 (SOCIAL STUDIES 8)

Course Code: SS8

The Individuals and Societies 8 course focuses on societies and cultures from around the world from the 7th century to 1750. Students will examine World Religions, the Middle Ages, scientific and technological innovations, interactions and exchanges, as well as philosophical and cultural shifts all over the world. Throughout the year, students will develop curricular competencies as they analyze historical events, people, and processes. The course will foster the development of critical and creative-thinking skills as students practice their writing, analysis, evaluation, and research skills. There is a special focus on Digital Media Literacy to help inform all of the skills students will engage in.

INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES 9 (SOCIAL STUDIES 9)

Course Code: SS8

The Individuals and Societies 9 course allows students to develop their knowledge and understanding of society, culture, politics, technology and environment in Europe and North America from 1750 to 1919, with a focus on Canada. Students will understand the physical geography of Canada through a focus on sustainability and local knowledge. Students will also gain understanding of Indigenous worldviews, the impact of colonialism, and various revolutions across time and place. Over the course of the year, students will develop their curricular and historical competencies, taking multiple perspectives, as they become more knowledgeable of the changes that accompanied first contact and the development of our modern political and economic systems.

INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES 10 (SOCIAL STUDIES 10)

Course Code: SS10

Credits : 4

The Individuals and Societies 10 course allows students to reflect upon the development and effects of various social, economic and political issues that affected Canada, and other countries, during the 20th century. Students will build their research skills as they inquire about conflicts and cooperation in local, national and global contexts, while thinking critically about the way these events ultimately play a role in current events. Students will also review governmental, environmental, political, and economic policies in order to assess and analyze how the underlying conditions and actions of groups influence decisions and development in contemporary society. Students will develop their in-class essay and research paper writing skills.