Social Studies 9
The two major areas of study are Europe and North America from 1500 to 1815. The Canadian component covers life in early aboriginal communities and French and British colonies in Canada. This component also deals with the relationship between Aboriginal people and Europeans. The ideas of colonialism, imperialism, and nationalism are also introduced through a study of revolutions in the United States, France and England. Canada's social, economic and political development is followed from European contact to 1815. Exploration, the fur trade and the Industrial revolution are the major economic areas developed in the course. Added to this are corresponding geographic studies of North America and Europe. Current events are incoperated into the course. This is a one semester long course.

Socials 10
This course focuses on Canada's social, economic and polical developement from 1815 to 1900. It also covers Canada's current economic and geographic features and characteristics. Much of the course deals with the development of Western Canada's history, immigration and trade. Historical topics include: responsible government, federalism, confederation, rebellions, relationships with the United States, and the building of the CPR. BC's geography, history and economy (especially it's ties with the pacific rim are also examined. Current events are incorporated into the course.

Socials 11
This course is based on the study of Canada from 1900 to the present. It is a course that covers Canada's domestic social, historical, political, cultural, legal, economic, and environmental issues. This course will also present Canada's place in the global community. The following is a sample of some of the topics and issues that will be discussed in the course: regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity; the role of women in the development of Canada; the roles of Canada's first nations, English, Frence and ethnic groups in the development of Canada. Canada's growing independence; Canada's political system; Canada's participation in world war 1 and 2 and other significant events of the 20th century; stages of economic activity; distribution and disparity of wealth and resources in Canada and the globe will be written which will determine 20% of the final mark.
Strongly recommend a "C" in Social Studies 10.