Get help with Social Studies 20-2
Most tutoring makes you sit through material you already know. MapleMind flips that: pick the exact skill that's causing trouble — any of the 26 below — and the tutor teaches just that one, step by step, as many times as it takes. Ask questions in plain words, any time of day, in English, French, or 12 other languages.
The official Alberta Social Studies 20-2 curriculum
Alberta defines Social Studies 20-2 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.
Official source Alberta's official programs of studyRead it on the government site — alberta.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Related Issue 1 | 7 | Nation, Nationalism & Identity |
| Related Issue 2 | 7 | National Interest & Ultranationalism |
| Related Issue 3 | 6 | Nationalism & Internationalism |
| Related Issue 4 | 6 | Contemporary & Future Canadian Identity |
Every skill below, taught one on one.
Try the first session free
How MapleMind teaches Social Studies 20-2 — every unit, lesson, and skill
Every skill below runs as a short session: a plain-words lesson, a worked example, solving it together, then a five-question skill check that earns up to three stars. Guided Mode keeps it teaching instead of answer-handing — turning it off needs a parent's password.
Unit 1Nation, Nationalism & IdentityOfficial strand · Related Issue 1
To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity? What nation and nationalism mean, how the nation relates to the nation-state, what shapes the growth of nationalism, and how a person balances national loyalty against other loyalties.
Understanding Nation, Nation-State & How Nationalism Grows
- Expressions of nationalism1.5 — Explore a range of expressions of nationalism — how national feeling shows up in flags, anthems, language, sport, ceremonies and everyday public life.
- Understandings of nation and nationalism1.6 — Develop understandings of nation and nationalism — the many bases a nation can rest on: relationship to land, geographic, collective, civic, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, political, spiritual, religious and patriotic.
- Nation and nation-state1.7 — Examine the relationship between nation and nation-state — how a nation (a people) and a state (a country with borders and a government) can line up, overlap or pull apart.
- How nationalism develops1.8 — Examine how the development of nationalism is shaped by historical, geographic, political, economic and social factors — the French Revolution and contemporary examples.
Nationalism as Identity & Contending Loyalties
- Nationalism as identity1.9 — Examine nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people — the French Revolution, Canadian nationalism, Québecois nationalism, First Nations and Métis nationalism, and Inuit perspectives.
- Reconciling contending nationalist loyalties1.10 — Analyze the importance of reconciling contending nationalist loyalties — Canadian nationalism, First Nations and Métis nationalism, ethnic nationalism in Canada, Québecois nationalism and Inuit perspectives on nationalism.
- Reconciling non-nationalist loyalties1.11 — Analyze the importance of reconciling nationalism with contending non-nationalist loyalties — religion, region, culture, race, ideology, class and other loyalties that compete with loyalty to the nation.
The official wording — 7 outcomes in this unit
- 1.5
explore a range of expressions of nationalism
- 1.6
develop understandings of nation and nationalism
- 1.7
examine the relationship between nation and nation-state
- 1.8
examine how the development of nationalism is shaped by historical, geographic, political, economic and social factors
- 1.9
examine nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people
- 1.10
analyze the importance of reconciling contending nationalist loyalties
- 1.11
analyze the importance of reconciling nationalism with contending non-nationalist loyalties
Unit 2National Interest & UltranationalismOfficial strand · Related Issue 2
To what extent should national interest be pursued? What national interest is, how it drives foreign policy, how nationalism can harden into ultranationalism, and the terrible extremes ultranationalism can reach — including genocide.
National Interest, Foreign Policy & Ultranationalism
- The concept of national interest2.4 — Explore the concept of national interest — what a country decides is good for itself: its security, economy, values and place in the world.
- Nationalism and the pursuit of national interest2.5 — Explore the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest — how a nation's sense of itself shapes what it decides to fight for and protect.
- National interest and foreign policy2.6 — Examine how the pursuit of national interest shapes foreign policy — the First World War peace settlements and the interwar period.
- Nationalism versus ultranationalism2.7 — Examine similarities and differences between nationalism and ultranationalism — where ordinary national pride crosses into an extreme, blind and often dangerous form.
Conflict, Genocide & Self-Determination
- Ultranationalism in times of conflict2.8 — Analyze nationalism and ultranationalism during times of conflict — causes of the First and Second World Wars, examples from both wars, internments in Canada and the conscription crises.
- Ultranationalism and genocide2.9 — Examine ultranationalism as a cause of genocide — the Holocaust, the 1932–1933 famine in Ukraine and contemporary examples.
- National self-determination2.10 — Evaluate impacts of the pursuit of national self-determination — Québecois nationalism and the sovereignty movement; First Nations, Métis and Inuit self-government; and contemporary examples.
The official wording — 7 outcomes in this unit
- 2.4
explore the concept of national interest
- 2.5
explore the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest
- 2.6
examine how the pursuit of national interest shapes foreign policy
- 2.7
examine similarities and differences between nationalism and ultranationalism
- 2.8
analyze nationalism and ultranationalism during times of conflict
- 2.9
examine ultranationalism as a cause of genocide
- 2.10
evaluate impacts of the pursuit of national self-determination
Unit 3Nationalism & InternationalismOfficial strand · Related Issue 3
To what extent should internationalism be pursued? Why nations get involved (or stay out) of world affairs, what internationalism means, how foreign policy and organizations promote it, and whether nationalism must be given up for the world to work together.
Motives, Understandings & Promoting Internationalism
- Motives for involvement in world affairs3.4 — Examine the motives of nation and state involvement or noninvolvement in international affairs — economic stability, self-determination, peace, security and humanitarianism.
- Understandings of internationalism3.5 — Explore understandings of internationalism — the idea that nations should cooperate and work together toward shared goals beyond their own borders.
- Promoting internationalism through foreign policy3.6 — Examine how internationalism can be promoted by foreign policy — multilateralism, supranationalism, peacekeeping, foreign aid, international law and agreements.
International Organizations, Impacts & the Nationalism Tension
- Organizations that promote internationalism3.7 — Analyze the extent to which selected organizations promote internationalism — the United Nations, the World Council of Indigenous Peoples, the European Union, l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the Arctic Council.
- Impacts of pursuing internationalism3.8 — Examine impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in addressing contemporary global issues — conflict, poverty, debt, disease, environment and human rights.
- Must nationalism be sacrificed for internationalism?3.9 — Evaluate the extent to which nationalism must be sacrificed in the interest of internationalism — the core trade-off between loyalty to one's own nation and cooperation with the wider world.
The official wording — 6 outcomes in this unit
- 3.4
examine the motives of nation and state involvement or noninvolvement in international affairs
- 3.5
explore understandings of internationalism
- 3.6
examine how internationalism can be promoted by foreign policy
- 3.7
analyze the extent to which selected organizations promote internationalism
- 3.8
examine impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in addressing contemporary global issues
- 3.9
evaluate the extent to which nationalism must be sacrificed in the interest of internationalism
Unit 4Contemporary & Future Canadian IdentityOfficial strand · Related Issue 4
To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity? Multiple perspectives on Canadian identity, how it is promoted, its history, the challenges of national unity, future visions of Canada, and each person's own vision of identity.
Perspectives, Promotion & History of Canadian Identity
- Perspectives on national identity in Canada4.4 — Explore multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada — the many, sometimes competing, views of what it means to be Canadian.
- Methods used to promote a national identity4.5 — Examine methods used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada to promote a national identity — symbolism, mythology, institutions, and government programs and initiatives.
- Historical perspectives of Canada as a nation4.6 — Identify historical perspectives of Canada as a nation — LaFontaine and Baldwin, the Fathers of Confederation, First Nations treaties and the Indian Act, Métis and Inuit self-governance, Louis Riel, French Canadian nationalism, Pierre Trudeau and the National Indian Brotherhood.
National Unity, Future Visions & My Vision of Canada
- Challenges and opportunities of national unity4.7 — Explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the promotion of Canadian national unity — Québec sovereignty, federal-provincial-territorial relations, Aboriginal self-determination and land claims, bilingualism and multiculturalism.
- Future visions of Canada4.8 — Analyze various perspectives of future visions of Canada — pluralism, the multination model, separatism, Aboriginal self-determination, global leadership and North American integration.
- Personal and collective visions of national identity4.9 — Develop personal and collective visions of national identity — what the student and their communities believe a Canadian national identity should be.
The official wording — 6 outcomes in this unit
- 4.4
explore multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada
- 4.5
examine methods used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada to promote a national identity
- 4.6
identify historical perspectives of Canada as a nation
- 4.7
explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the promotion of Canadian national unity
- 4.8
analyze various perspectives of future visions of Canada
- 4.9
develop personal and collective visions of national identity
Printable workbook · A keepsake of the year
A Social Studies 20-2 workbook worth keeping
Built from the same official curriculum as this page. Before and after each skill above, your student colours in how sure they feel — so the two of you can see, on one page, what's clicking and what needs another look. It's a quiet way to follow how the year is really going.
By June it's full of their own handwriting: units worked through, confidence grown, a mid-year check-in, notes from parent-teacher night, and a certificate at the end. Less a worksheet, more a record of the year worth keeping on the shelf.
Instant download · see every page, reviews and the full description · five or more workbooks are $2.99 each
What it looks like in the app
Common questions
Can MapleMind help me with Social Studies 20-2?
Yes. MapleMind's AI tutor covers all 26 skills in Alberta's Social Studies 20-2 — you pick the exact skill, and the tutor teaches it step by step: a short lesson, a worked example, solving together, then a skill check to show it stuck.
Is MapleMind aligned to Alberta's official curriculum?
Yes. Every skill in this course maps to an official outcome code from Alberta's Grade 11 Social Studies curriculum, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit on this page — with the official government source linked so you can check it yourself.
What does MapleMind cost?
It's free to start — 5 tutoring chats and a practice quiz every day, no credit card. A Pro subscription ($9.99/month or $49.99/year CAD, 7-day free trial) unlocks unlimited tutoring, practice, and exam simulations.
What if I'm stuck on just one topic?
That's the point of skill-level tutoring: open Social Studies 20-2 in the app, tap the exact skill from the list on this page, and the tutor teaches just that — no wading through lessons you don't need.
Does MapleMind work in French or other languages?
Yes — 14 languages, including French. Both the app and the tutor's explanations switch to the language you choose.
Where can I see the official Alberta curriculum for Social Studies 20-2?
The official source is linked on this page — Alberta's official programs of study. The outline here follows it: every MapleMind skill carries its official outcome code, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit.
Keep exploring
Ready when you are
Pick a skill from this page and see it taught properly — free, in the browser, in under a minute.