1. Introduction to Social Studies 30

A. Course Outline

B. Citizenship Test

C. Permission Click Form

D. Google Account
You are going to need a Google account for this class.  If you already have a Gmail account, you can access the apps that Google offers.  If you don't you will need to sign up for one
.....a) Go to Google and make an Account or just go to Google
.....b) Make a copy of Video Reflection document
.....c) Share your copy of the Video Reflection document with Mr. Koops

E. Video Reflection #1: What it means to be Canadian
For this class you will have a number of videos that you will watch.  For each video you will write a reflection on the video.  In your copy of the Video Reflection document, write the title, a one-sentence summary of how Adrienne Clarkson describes what it means to be Canadian, and finally write what you think it means to be Canadian. 


F. Reasoning and Logic
An important skill for this course will be to understand the parts of a somebody's reasoning and their logic.  There are courses taught about logic and reasoning at university.  However, for our purposes we are only going to look at the basics of reasoning and logic called syllogism.  

A syllogism is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn.  For example, in the video above Adrienne Clarkson gives a conclusion of "Canada is an immigrant nation".  She also arrives at the conclusion that "The paradox of being a 'Canadian' citizenship is that no matter who we are, we learn to be more ourselves by belonging to a group of people"

If we look at her first conclusion, there are two premises to her conclusion.  First, "people make a nation".  In other words, in order to have a nation, you must have a group of people.  Her second premise is that "most people in Canada are immigrant".  Her second premise, must use the word "most" because she acknowledges that the original inhabitants of Canada were First Nations people, who were here from "time immemorial", so she can't say "all" people in Canada are "immigrants".  Therefore, the syllogism for Adrienne Clarkson's statement is as follows:

1. Major Premise: Nations are made up of people.
2. Minor Premise: Most people in Canada are immigrants.
3. Conclusion: Canada is an immigrant nation.

G. Culture Assignment #1 - Due Date

2. Culture

A. Culture Prezi

B. Handout: "Exploring Culture"

C. Culture Assignment #2 - Due Date

D. Culture Definition Video

.....In your Google Doc called "Video Reflection" write to the video below.
..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video
..........b) Write a 3-5 reflection sentence on the video

E. Introduction to Culture Project

The major project for this unit will be a presentation on a poster that you have made about a particular culture.  You will team up with three other people.  You can choose your partners, but Mr. Koops will choose the culture that you will make the poster about.

Goals:

1. Students will be able to identify six cultural patterns within a specific culture.
2. Students will be able to teach other students about a pre-contact culture and its cultural patterns.
3. Students will be able to discuss possible areas of conflict between pre-contact cultures. 

Requirements for the Poster:

• It should have a section about political patterns – how did the culture govern themselves “pre-contact” (before 1600's)?
• It should have a section about economic patterns – how did the culture manage its resource for the people? 
• It should have a section about kinship patterns – how did the culture organize the family unit? 
• It should have a section on religious patterns – how did the culture practice its spiritual beliefs? 
• It should have a section on artistic patterns – how did the culture expressive itself creatively? 
• It should have a section on educational patterns – how did the culture teach young children to fit into the culture?
• Each section should be visually attractive and have precise information that is short but concise.

Requirements for the Presentation:

• It should have an introduction and it should give a brief summary or history of the culture.
• It should have a conclusion that examines the possible worldview of the culture. 
• Each cultural pattern should be elaborated upon in the poster.
• There should be a handout that goes along with the presentation. 
• The audience should be able to recall information about your culture and its cultural patterns.

Marks:

• The poster will be evaluated on the quality and clarity of information given for each cultural pattern.
• The poster will be evaluated for its appearance.
• The presentation will be evaluated on style.
• The presentation will be evaluated on the knowledge demonstrated about the culture.
• The presentation will be evaluated on the quality of the handout.

All these items will generate a possible 400 marks for the partners to divide - creating a mark for each individual out of 100.

Due Date

3. Cultural Patterns

A. Culture Definition Video

.....In your Google Doc called "Video Reflection" write to the video below.
..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video

..........b) Write a 3-5 reflection sentence on the video

B. Investigating Culture

.....a) Use the cards below and organize them into "like" or similar ideas

.....b) Read the handout "Investigating Culture"

.....c) Highlight or underline similar statements or ideas from the cards in the handout "Investigating Culture".

C. "50" Ideas Assignment

.....Goals for the assignment:

..........a) Students will actively listen for ideas being shared

..........b) Students will record their observations

..........c) Students will classify ideas

.....Procedures:

..........a) Attend an formal event (like a meeting at the Treaty 4 Gathering)

..........b) When some says an idea that seems significant, make a "jot" note.

..........c) Try to collect 50 ideas

..........d) Later read over you "jot" notes and try to remember the idea you noted

..........e) Try to identify who said the idea

..........f) Rewrite you "jot" notes into longer and more comprehensive notes later

..........g) As you rewrite, organize the ideas you collected into similar ideas and give the category a name.

.....Marking Sheet:

.....Example of "jot" notes:

.....Example of transforming "jot" notes into categorized notes:

If you missed observing the Treaty 4 Gathering, you can complete this similar assignment by clicking on this link:  Alternative "50 Ideas" Assignment

4. Socialization

1. Socialization 

.....In your Google Doc Video Reflection Journals write a response to the video below.

..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video

..........b) Write a reflection on the video

2. Primary Agents of Socialization

.....In your Google Doc for Video Reflection Journals write a response to the video below.

..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the news story

..........b) Write a reflection on the news story

This video is for a United States audience but is still relevant to a Canadian context.

3.Two-Column Notes on Socialization & Primary Agents of Socialization

5. Social Identity

1.  Barnga Simulation about NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION ..........a) During the simulation, there can be no talking ..........b) Form small groups of four players ..........c) Study the rules for FIVE TRICKS ..........d) Practice playing FIVE TRICKS in your group ..........e) Once you have the hang of the game, I will take the sheets. ..........f) The tournament will start and the winner of FIVE TRICKS will move onto the next table ..........g) After playing at the new table, return to the original group you played with. 2. Discussion 2: Social Contract 3. "Five Tricks and Societal Rules Reflection" .....Instructions for the Journal Entry: ..........a) Create a Google Doc and share with Mr. Koops ..........b) Title the document "Five Tricks and Societal Rules Reflection" ..........c) To the left of the page, put your name ..........d) To the right of the page, put today's date ..........e) Write three paragraphs ..........f) In your paragraphs, answer the following - (1) Explain the idea of a social contract in your own words?  (2) How does societal norms shape your identity?  (3) What are some societal rules for Canada? ..........g) Use the Barnga Simulation as an example Due Date:  Monday September 26, 2016 4. Social Conformity .....In your Google Doc Video Reflection Journals write a response to the video below. ..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video ..........b) Write a reflection on the video

6. Worldview

1. Play Win As Much As You Can

2. Handout: "Tally Sheet"

3. Research Assignment: Team up with a partner, research the terms "Worldview", "Individualism", and "Collectivisim" - create a comprehensive definition for all three and examples for all three too.

4. Win As Much As You Can & Worldview Reflection - Due Friday October 7, 2016
......a) One paragraph describing the game (what did you do)
......b) One paragraph analyzing the game (what strategy did you use to "win")
......c) One paragraph interpreting the game & worldview (how does the game demonstrate worldview)

5. Discussion: Worldview  Individualism  Collectivism  

6. Worldview Video
.....In your Google Doc called "Video Reflection" write about the video below.

..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video

..........b) Write a 3-5 reflection sentence on the video

7. Enculturation, Acculturation, and Cultural Diffusion

1. Enculturation, Acculturation, and Cultural Diffusion Video

In your Google Doc called "Video Reflection " write a response to the video below.

..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video

..........b) Write a 3-5 sentence reflection on the video

3. Models of Acculturation

4. Kahoot for Enculturation, Acculturation, Cultural Diffusion

a) Teacher Link

b) Student Link

8. Pre-Contact: A Hundred Centuries

1. Terms to know:
..........a) Sovereignty
..........b) Nation
..........c) Pre-Contact

2. Models of Acculturation Video
.....Go to Playpostit.com and respond to the question in the video.

.....In your Google Doc called "Video Reflection" write about the video below.
..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video
..........b) Write a 3-5 reflection of the video

3. "A Hundred Centuries" Handout

4. Two Column Notes for "A Hundred Centuries"

9. Strangers on the Coast

1. Canada Culture Video
.....In your Google Doc called "Video Reflection" write about the video below.

..........a) Write a one-sentence summary of the video

..........b) Write a 3-5 reflection sentence on the video