Unit 5 Summary
Completion requirements
Unit 5 Summary
In Unit 5 you explored the following questions:
How does government and economy influence each other?
What does that mean for me?
The government of Canada has a very important role to play in both the politics and the economics of Canada. Government must make political and economic decisions that are based on the values of our society to benefit all Canadians. Canadians pay taxes, such as income tax and Goods and Services Tax, to the government. These taxes pay for social programs including health care and income assistance. Economic decisions that government makes directly affects your quality of life and the quality of life of all Canadians.
The government of the United States also plays an important role in the economic decisions made to benefit its citizens. The American system, however, values individualism and encourages less government involvement. This results in a very different tax base and priorities for social programs and health care.
All political and economic decisions are a reflection of the political party that forms the government. The policies of each party indicate where the party is placed on the economic continuum.
The issue of the environment is one example in which economic and political decisions have an impact on your life. The need for resources to create products for consumer consumption can often pressure decisions to be made in favour of the producer. You as the consumer, however, can have a say in what products are made and how they are produced. Governments often mediate between the many stakeholders involved in environmental issues. It is the role of the government to make sound decisions in the interests of all stakeholders.
Use the following checklist to ensure you have completed all required material in Unit 5 before you proceed to the Unit 5 Quiz and to the Final Exam.
Unit 5 Checklist (Word)
Unit 5 Checklist (pdf)
Unit 5 Checklist (Google Doc)
You will need to complete the Unit 5 Quiz before you proceed to the Final Exam of this course.
You are required to write the Final Exam for this course.
The Final Exam will cover material from the five units of study in this course.
You may write the Final Exam when all required items in the course have been submitted and marked.
(Remember that you must allow 3 - 4 business days for the marking of each assignment. Do not bulk submit assignments; assignments should be submitted one at a time.)
The Final Exam information and password will be sent to your approved supervisor. Please contact your teacher if you have questions about this exam procedure.
In addition to the Final Exam, Grade 9 students in Alberta are required to write the Social Studies 9 provincial achievement test (PAT).
The purpose of this test is to identify how well you have learned the Social Studies 9 program of studies. It also provides important information to help your school, your school district, and Alberta Education to monitor and to improve student learning. All Grade 9 students are expected to write the Social Studies 9 test.
The dates on which students may write the Social Studies 9 PAT in either January or June are determined by school authority superintendents. Please contact your school facilitator for more information. Please note: The PAT does not replace the course final exam. The course final exam must be written to receive a final mark in the course.
Use the ideas below to help you prepare for your Final Exam.
How does government and economy influence each other?
What does that mean for me?
The government of Canada has a very important role to play in both the politics and the economics of Canada. Government must make political and economic decisions that are based on the values of our society to benefit all Canadians. Canadians pay taxes, such as income tax and Goods and Services Tax, to the government. These taxes pay for social programs including health care and income assistance. Economic decisions that government makes directly affects your quality of life and the quality of life of all Canadians.
The government of the United States also plays an important role in the economic decisions made to benefit its citizens. The American system, however, values individualism and encourages less government involvement. This results in a very different tax base and priorities for social programs and health care.
All political and economic decisions are a reflection of the political party that forms the government. The policies of each party indicate where the party is placed on the economic continuum.
The issue of the environment is one example in which economic and political decisions have an impact on your life. The need for resources to create products for consumer consumption can often pressure decisions to be made in favour of the producer. You as the consumer, however, can have a say in what products are made and how they are produced. Governments often mediate between the many stakeholders involved in environmental issues. It is the role of the government to make sound decisions in the interests of all stakeholders.
Unit 5 Checklist
Use the following checklist to ensure you have completed all required material in Unit 5 before you proceed to the Unit 5 Quiz and to the Final Exam.
Unit 5 Checklist (Word)
Unit 5 Checklist (pdf)
Unit 5 Checklist (Google Doc)
Unit 5 Quiz and Course Final Exam
You will need to complete the Unit 5 Quiz before you proceed to the Final Exam of this course.
You are required to write the Final Exam for this course.
The Final Exam will cover material from the five units of study in this course.
You may write the Final Exam when all required items in the course have been submitted and marked.
(Remember that you must allow 3 - 4 business days for the marking of each assignment. Do not bulk submit assignments; assignments should be submitted one at a time.)
The Final Exam information and password will be sent to your approved supervisor. Please contact your teacher if you have questions about this exam procedure.
Provincial Achievement Test (PAT)
In addition to the Final Exam, Grade 9 students in Alberta are required to write the Social Studies 9 provincial achievement test (PAT).
The purpose of this test is to identify how well you have learned the Social Studies 9 program of studies. It also provides important information to help your school, your school district, and Alberta Education to monitor and to improve student learning. All Grade 9 students are expected to write the Social Studies 9 test.
The dates on which students may write the Social Studies 9 PAT in either January or June are determined by school authority superintendents. Please contact your school facilitator for more information. Please note: The PAT does not replace the course final exam. The course final exam must be written to receive a final mark in the course.
Preparing for Exams
Use the ideas below to help you prepare for your Final Exam.
- Use the checklists provided in each of the units to ensure you have completed all required activities and assignments.
- Review each of the unit outcomes. Identify any questions you have, and refer to your textbook and notes to answer the questions.
- Review your Issues for Canadians Definitions handouts. You should be familiar with the terminology studied in this course.
- Review your assignments. The assignments focus on key ideas you should know from the workbooks you have completed.
- Each unit you have completed ended with a unit quiz. Review these assessments, and identify areas of concern. Refer to your notes and your textbook for assistance.
- Contact your teacher if you have questions or require assistance.
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