1) Politics and Government

• • the political spectrum
• • how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels
• • how federal and provincial governments are formed in Canada
• • major provisions of the Canadian constitution, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and assess its impact on Canadian society

2) Human Geography

• • the significance of changes in world population with reference to
  • population pyramids
  • distribution
  • density
  • demographic transition models
• • compare Canada’s standard of living with those of developing countries, with reference to poverty and key indicators of human development
• • environmental challenges facing Canadians, including
  • global warming
  • ozone layer depletion
  • fresh water quality and supply

3-4) Autonomy and International Involvement, Society and Identity:

•  Canada’s evolution as a politically autonomous nation
• • Canada’s role in World War I and the war’s impact on Canada
• • Canada’s role in World War II and the war’s impact on Canada
• • Canada’s participation in world affairs with reference to
  • human rights
  • United Nations
  • Cold War
  • modern conflicts
• • development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state, and minority rights
• • the impact of the conscription crises, Quebec nationalism, bilingualism, and regionalism on Canadian unity
• • challenges faced by Aboriginal people in Canada during the 20th century and their responses, with reference to
  • residential schools
  • reserves
  • self-government
  • treaty negotiations
• •economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada
• • the role of women in terms of social, political, and economic change in Canada
• • what it means to be Canadian with reference to
  • distinctive Canadian programs and policies
  • important Canadian cultural and scientific achievements

Class Policies:

• This class is built upon respectful reciprocity
• Please clean up your messes
• Electronic devices are to be used to help learn the course content
• Be honest about your work

Late Policy: 

1. Projects handed in after the deadline will receive a maximum of 73%
2. Daily homework assignments will not be accepted late

Missed Tests: 

You will receive a zero for the test until I have heard from your guardian

How to succeed in Mr Chan’s class:

• be open minded
• use class time to learn and think about the course content
• put sincere thought into your work
• complete your assignments
• attend class
• understand that you’re not here to be entertained, you’re here to learn
• be respectful of others

Office Hours and Contact:

• Generally from after school until 5:00pm
• Emails sent after 5:00pm will be responded to the following day