Social Studies
Social Studies is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from the social sciences and humanities to study human interaction and natural and social environments. The Social Studies K-11 curriculum provides students with opportunities not only to practice the skills and processes necessary to be responsible, active citizens, but also to critically reflect upon events and issues in order to examine the present, make connections with the past, and consider the future.
The overarching goal of social studies is to develop thoughtful, responsible, active citizens who are able to acquire the requisite information to consider multiple perspectives and to make reasoned judgments.
This curriculum emphasizes:- developing understanding of underlying ideas and relationships
- making connections to the past, present, future and global issues
- applying knowledge for responsible and thoughtful citizenship
- practising active citizenship
At the secondary level, a number of courses are available for students who are interested in pursuing interests in this curricular area. These include:
- Comparative Civilizations 12
- First Nations 11/12
- Geography 12
- History 12
- Law 12
- Social Justice 12
Curriculum links:
For information about the Ministry prescribed courses in Social Studies, please refer to the Ministry web site at:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp_ss.htm