Grade 8 Social Studies - Project with the Ministry of Education
Grade 8 Social Studies - Project with the Ministry of Education
This comprehensive resource offers the big ideas, planning tips, print resources, and websites for all outcomes and indicators in the Grade 8 Social Studies Curriculum. It is part of the Sun West Grade 7 Social Studies Collaboration Project with the Ministry of Education – 2010-2011.
Grade Eight – The Individual in Canadian Society
Grade 8 students will explore Canada’s contemporary opportunities and challenges. They will examine Canadian demographics and political organization. They will consider diverse perspectives related to Canadian political issues, Aboriginal self-government, Francophone presence and influence, multiculturalism, mass media, and popular culture. They will explore cultural interaction in Canadian society and will engage in the debate surrounding culture and identity in Canada. Through this inquiry, students will develop understanding of the complexities of citizenship and identity in the Canadian context and will enhance their ability to become informed, active, and responsible citizens.