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0.2 Welcome
Globalization is about how people around the world are connected with each other and depend on each other.
Globalization offers new opportunities and provides people with opportunities to have better lives. However, it presents problems for people and the environment.
In this course, you will learn what globalization is and how it works. You will be encouraged to understand the points of view of people with various backgrounds, values, and experiences.
Social Studies has two main goals: identity and citizenship.
These goals
In our globalizing world, people are more connected to each other than ever before. People are connected to others around the world when they
People also depend on others in various parts of the world for
Globalization affects each person. Sometimes this is good, and sometimes it is bad — and sometimes both good and bad! It affects how we live, how we earn our incomes, and who we are.
Each has his or her own experience and point of view concerning globalization. These experiences and perspectives make Canada a great nation. Our Canadian identity, or who we are as Canadians, is shaped by many factors. Citizens of Canada and the world know the importance of diversity and should respect each others' differences.
In this course, you will learn what globalization is and how it works. You will be encouraged to understand the points of view of people with various backgrounds, values, and experiences.
This course contains eight units of study.
- You will write a Midterm Exam (Exam One) after all required items in Units 1 to 4 have been submitted and marked.
- You will write a Final Exam (Exam Two) after all required items in Units 1 to 8 have been submitted and marked.
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Social Studies has two main goals: identity and citizenship.
These goals
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help you understand who you are
- help you explore the meaning of being a citizen in our globalizing world
In our globalizing world, people are more connected to each other than ever before. People are connected to others around the world when they
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buy and sell goods and services
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travel
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move to and from other countries
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share ideas and beliefs
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communicate through technology
People also depend on others in various parts of the world for
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food, resources, and other products
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a market to sell goods
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technology
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new ideas
Globalization affects each person. Sometimes this is good, and sometimes it is bad — and sometimes both good and bad! It affects how we live, how we earn our incomes, and who we are.
Each has his or her own experience and point of view concerning globalization. These experiences and perspectives make Canada a great nation. Our Canadian identity, or who we are as Canadians, is shaped by many factors. Citizens of Canada and the world know the importance of diversity and should respect each others' differences.
Aboriginal girl on the prairie
Photo credit: Thinkstock
Photo credit: Thinkstock
Your views are an important part of this course.
Social Studies 10-2 looks at the views of Canadians from many backgrounds. We call these various ways of looking at the world perspectives. If you feel your perspective has not been shown in this course, please contact your teacher. You can have a part in the education of your classmates.
Social Studies 10-2 looks at the views of Canadians from many backgrounds. We call these various ways of looking at the world perspectives. If you feel your perspective has not been shown in this course, please contact your teacher. You can have a part in the education of your classmates.