Josiah Chan
Social Studies Overview:
In Social Studies 9, students explore major events and changes in the world between the 17th and 19th centuries. The focus is on Western Civilization and Pre-Confederation Canada, with connections to how these histories still affect our society today.
​​Skills You Will Build:
Throughout the course, students will strengthen their ability to:
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Analyze primary and secondary sources (maps, historical documents, statistics)
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Make connections between past and present issues
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Think critically about different perspectives
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Develop informed opinions and arguments through writing, projects, and discussions
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Understand Canada’s development and its place in the global context​​
Key Topics Include:
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Political, social, economic, and technological revolutions
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The ongoing effects of imperialism and colonialism on Indigenous peoples
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Global population and demographic changes
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The rise of nationalism and the development of modern nation-states
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Geography of Canada, including landforms and geological processes
The goal of the Incentive Social Studies course is to encourage critical, analytical, and creative thinking while exploring history, geography, civics, and economics at a deeper level.
Incentive Social Studies 9
This advanced version of the course is offered to students in the Incentive Program. In addition to the regular curriculum, it includes:
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Independent study projects
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Extended group discussions and debates
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Integrated research projects based on student interests
Deeper exploration of major issues from 1750–1919 with links to Canada and other modern nations
