Alberta - Grade 9 Social Studies - FULL YEAR BUNDLE
Alberta Social Studies Curriculum - Grade 9. This product was created to cover all of the expectations in the Alberta Social Studies Grade 9 curriculum.
There are 380+ activity sheets that cover the learning standards in the social studies curriculum. This unit contains readings, cut and paste activities, assignments and a variety of fun activities – colouring sheets, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, true/false, and more!
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Unit 1 - Issues for Canadians: Governance and Rights
Some of the concepts that are covered:
- How Are Laws Passed in Canada?
- The House of Commons vs. The Senate
- Essay - The Role of the Governor General
- Canada’s Electoral System
- Role Play: Electoral Processes
- The Judiciary’s Role in the Federal System
- Accountability of Politicians
- Political Parties in Canada
- Independent Members of Parliament
- Letter - How the Media Shapes Political Debate
- Lobby Groups and Decision-Making
- Role Play: Government Decision-Making Process
- Newspaper Article: Do Laws Meet Canadians' Needs?
- How Jury Duty Works
- The Legal Rights of Citizens
- The Purpose of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
- Blog: How Citizens Can Understand the Law
- The Charter and Freedom of Expression
- Fact or Fiction – The Charter and Freedom of Expression
- How the Charter Protects Mobility Rights
- Gender Equality in the Workplace
- Story: Religious Freedom in Canada
- Balancing Rights and Responsibilities
- 4-Corners Activity – Citizen Responsibilities and Rights
- Case Study - Vriend v. Alberta (1998) and Case Study - R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd. (1985)
- Workplace Discrimination
- Fact or Fiction – Francophone Education Rights
- The Importance of Québec’s Language Laws
- Newspaper Article: The Indian Act?
- Treaty Rights in Canada
- Métis Land Rights Trivia Card
- The Role of Indigenous Governance
- Activity – Restorative Justice Circle
- Promoting Official Languages
- Why Immigration Matters to Canada
- Blog: Economic Factors in Immigration Policy
- The Role of Security in Immigration Policy
- Letter - Immigration and Refugee Issues in Canada
- Research: Refugee Policy Research
- How Immigration Impacts Indigenous Peoples
- Québec’s Immigration Policies
- Unit Test
- Answer Pages For All Activities
Unit 2 - Issues for Canadians: Economic Systems in Canada and the United States
Some of the concepts that are covered:
- Principles of a Market Economy
- Why Do Governments Intervene in Economies?
- Activity: Government Intervention Role Play
- Why Is Canada Considered a Mixed Economy?
- Story: The Role of the Consumer
- Consumer Actions and Identity
- Blog Post: The Impact of Labour Unions
- Canada vs. United States: Government Intervention
- Scarcity and Economic Systems
- Newspaper Article: Economy and Environmental Trade-offs
- Fact or Fiction – Economic Growth and Environmental Trade-offs
- The Gig Economy’s Role in Market Economies
- The Evolution of Global Trade in Market Economies
- Blog Post: How Technology Shapes Market Economies
- What Are Indicators of Quality of Life?
- Consumer Behaviour Trivia Card
- The Role of Marketing in Consumerism
- Activity – Consumer Economy Simulation
- Opportunities and Limitations of Consumerism
- The Power of Boycotts in Shaping Society
- Regional Perspectives on Consumerism
- Societal Values Behind Social Programs
- Consumerism in the Digital Age
- Story: The Environmental Cost of Consumerism
- Case Study - Planned Obsolescence and Consumerism
- Youth and Consumerism
- Newspaper Article: Sustainable Consumerism Trends
- Research: Sustainable Shopping Trends
- Economic Platforms of Political Parties
- The Underground Economy
- Fact or Fiction – Canada's Environmental Stewardship
- Taxation Models in Canada and the U.S.
- Newspaper Article: Government’s Role in Economic Crises
- Trade Agreements and Politics
- Blog Post: Subsidies in Economic Policy
- Energy Politics in North America
- Story: Indigenous Perspectives on Resource Management
- Role Play: Indigenous Perspectives on Resource Management
- Globalization and Political Decisions
- Balancing the Budget: Political Priorities
- Activity – Major Economic Events Timeline
- Unit Test
- Answer Pages For All Activities
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