Social Studies 10
Living In A Globalizing World
General Outcome
Students will assess their roles and responsibilities in a globalizing world.
Specific Outcomes: Values and Attitudes
Students will:
recognize and appreciate the impact of globalization on the quality of life of individuals and communities
recognize and appreciate the importance of human rights in determining quality of life
accept political, social and environmental responsibilities associated with global citizenship
Specific Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding
Students will: explore various understandings of quality of life
analyze impacts of globalization on children and youth (awareness of global issues, employment issues, identity)
analyze impacts of globalization on women (gender issues, labour issues, opportunities for entrepreneurship)
evaluate relationships between globalization and democratization and human rights
analyze how globalization affects individuals and communities (migration, technology, agricultural issues, pandemics, resource issues, contemporary issues)
explore multiple perspectives regarding the civic responsibilities that individuals, governments, organizations and businesses may have in addressing opportunities and challenges presented by globalization
evaluate means by which individuals, governments, organizations and businesses could address opportunities and challenges of globalization (pro-globalization activism, anti-globalization activism, legislation, agreements, consumer activism, corporate responsibility)
develop strategies to demonstrate active, responsible global citizenship
| Key Issue | Key Outcome |
| To what extent should we embrace globalization? | Students will understand, assess and respond to the complexities of globalization. |
| Related Issues | General Outcomes |
| 1. Should globalization shape identity? | Students will explore the impacts of globalization on their lives. |
| 2. Should people in Canada respond to the legacies of historical globalization? | Students will understand the effects of historical globalization on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. |
| 3. Does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people? | Students will understand economic, environmental and other impacts of globalization. |
| 4. Should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization? | Students will examine their roles and responsibilities in a globalizing world. |
Senior High School Social Studies Course Organizer
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