Social Studies 40S - Steinbach Regional Secondary School

Course Content:This course is a look at Canada’s history. We will explore major themes, characters andevents while connecting the past to the present. Since the past directly influences presentday issues, it is important to be aware of current events. Part of this course will be basedon the discussion of current events; every day at the beginning of class, we will have ashort 5 to 10 minute discussion on current events. All students are expected to comeprepared to participate in discussions based on current eventsTentative Course Units (subject to change):1. The First People and Nouvelle-France (before 1763)a. The First Peopleb. Europeans Arrivec. The Northwest Fur Trade2. British North America (1763-1867)a. British Colonial Ruleb. The Northwest Changesc. Confederation3. Becoming a Sovereign Nation (1867-1931)a. Metis Resistanceb. Post-Confederation Lifec. Aboriginal People after Confederationd. The First World War and Beyond4. Achievements and Challenges (1931-1982)a. Finding Social Justiceb. Canadian Identityc. The Second World War and Beyondd. Quebec and Canada5. Defining Contemporary Canada (1982-present)a. Canada’s Changing Faceb. National Unityc. Aboriginal People Todayd. Canada’s International Relationship