Grade 8 Social Studies
3 units matched to the Nova Scotia Curriculum.
Learning focus
- Reflect on 20th and 21st century Indigenous experiences in Canada. Learners will reflect on 20th and 21st century Indigenous experiences in Canada.
- Evaluate the impact of equity and inequity in a changing Canadian society. Learners will evaluate the impact of equity and inequity in a changing Canadian society.
- Formulate responses to change in Canadian society. Learners will formulate responses to change in Canadian society.
- Evaluate how various conflicts have impacted Canadian society. Learners will evaluate how various conflicts have impacted Canadian society.
- Evaluate the impact of World War II on a changing Canadian society. Learners will evaluate the impact of World War II on a changing Canadian society.
- Plan an advocacy action in response to an issue. Learners will plan an advocacy action in response to an issue.
Units
Unit 1
Conflicts that Shaped Canada
Practises how conflicts such as the world wars, the Cold War, Korea, peacekeeping and crises at home changed Canadian laws, communities and who has a voice. Ties to the Nova Scotia Grade 8 social studies outcome on the impact of conflicts. Sensitive events are stated factually.
Learning outcome: Evaluate how various conflicts have impacted Canadian society · Explain how conflicts changed Canada from 1920 to today
Unit 2
World War II & Canada
Practises Canada's role in World War II, Halifax and the Battle of the Atlantic, the home front, Japanese Canadian internment, and how Canada changed after the war. Ties to the Nova Scotia Grade 8 social studies outcome on the impact of World War II. Hard topics are stated factually.
Learning outcome: Evaluate the impact of World War II on a changing Canadian society · Explain Canada's role in the war and how Canada changed
Unit 3
Taking Action
Practises the steps of an advocacy plan, choosing an audience and message, judging evidence and sources, and real examples such as Viola Desmond. Ties to the Nova Scotia Grade 8 social studies outcome on planning an advocacy action.
Learning outcome: Plan an advocacy action in response to an issue · Plan, carry out and reflect on a respectful action for a cause
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