Unit 3 Outcomes

Key Issue: To what extent should we embrace globalization?

Related Issue 2: Should people in Canada respond to the legacies of historical globalization?

General Outcome: Students will understand the effects of historical globalization on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Values and Attitudes

Students will...

2.1 recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical globalization, and imperialism on Aboriginal societies

2.2 exhibit a global consciousness with respect to the human condition

2.3 accept social responsibilities associated with global citizenship

2.4 recognize and appreciated the validity of oral histories

2.5 recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism

Knowledge and Understanding

Students will...

2.6 identify the effects of cultural contact between Europeans and Indigenous peoples in Canada and one other location (exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, influences on government)

2.7 explore the foundations of historical globalization and imperialism

2.8 explore the relationship between historical globalization and imperialism

2.9 examine multiple perspectives on the political, economic, and social impacts of imperialism in Canada

2.11 evaluate various attempts to address the consequences of imperialism in Canada

2.13 identify legacies of historical globalization and imperialism that continue to influence globalization

Dimensions of Thinking

Students will...

S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:

analyze ideas and information from multiple sources
determine relationships among multiple sources of information
determine the validity of information based on context, bias, sources, objectivity, evidence, or reliability
suggest likely outcomes based on factual information
evaluate personal assumptions and opinions
determine the strengths and weaknesses of arguments
identify seemingly unrelated ideas to explain a concept or event
analyze current affairs from a variety of perspectives
identify main ideas underlying a position or issue

S.2 develop skills of historical thinking:

understand diverse historical and contemporary perspectives within and across cultures
analyze connections among patterns of historical change by identifying cause and effect relationships
compare and contrast historical narratives
identify and describe the impact of significant historical periods and patterns of change on society today
understand the difference between historical facts and historical interpretations
compare alternative historical narratives
develop reasoned arguments supported by historical and contemporary evidence
describe how changes in technology can benefit or harm society
use current, reliable information sources from around the world

S.3 develop skills of geographic thinking:

analyze the ways in which physical and human geographic features influence world events
draw conclusions from maps and other geographical sources
locate, gather, interpret, and organize information, using historical maps
assess the impact of human activities on the land and the environment
use current, reliable information sources from around the world, including online atlases

S.4 skills of decision making and problem solving:

demonstrate skills needed to reach consensus, solve problems, formulate positions
use inquiry processes to make decisions and solve problems
apply ideas and strategies to contribute to decision making and problem solving
describe a plan of action to use technology to solve a problem
use appropriate tools and materials in order to accomplish a plan of action

Social Participation

Students will...

S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution, and consensus building:

demonstrate leadership by persuading, compromising, and negotiating to resolve conflicts and differences
make meaningful contributions to discussions and group work
identify behaviours and attitudes that contribute or pose obstacles to cross-cultural understanding
consider the needs and perspectives of others
identify and use a variety of strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and equitably
demonstrate cooperativeness in groups to solve problems

S.6 develop are-appropriate behaviour for social involvement as responsible citizens contributing to their community:

demonstrate leadership by engaging in actions that will enhance the well-being of self and others in the community
promote and respect the contributions of team members when working as a team
cooperate with others for the well-being of the community

Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Students will...

S.7 apply the research process:

develop and express an informed position on an issue
develop conclusions based upon evidence gathered through research of a wide variety of sources
use research tools and methods to investigate issues
consult a wide variety of sources, including oral histories, that reflect varied viewpoints on particular issues
revise questions on an issue as new information becomes available
select relevant information when conducting research
cite sources correctly to respect the ownership and integrity of information
use calendars, time management, or project management software to assist in organizing the research process
plan and perform searches, using digital sources
generate understandings of issues by using some form of technology to facilitate the process

Communication

S.8 demonstrate skills of oral, written, and visual literacy:

communicate effectively in a variety of situations
engage in respectful discussion
use a variety of oral, written, and visual sources to present informed positions on issues
ask respectful and relevant questions of others to clarify viewpoints on an issue
make respectful and reasoned comments on the topic of discussion
use technology to compose, revise, and edit text
employ technologies to adapt information for context (situation, audience, and purpose)

S.9 develop skills of media literacy:

assess the authority, reliability, and validity of electronically accessed information
analyze the validity of various points of view in media messages
analyze information from multiple sources, evaluating each source in terms of the author's perspective or bias and use of evidence
analyze the impact of various forms of media
demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information