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The official Manitoba Social Studies, Grade 9 (Canada in the Contemporary World) curriculum
Manitoba defines Social Studies, Grade 9 (Canada in the Contemporary World) 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 Manitoba's official curriculumRead it on the government site — edu.gov.mb.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Strand I1 | 12 | Diversity and Pluralism in Canada |
| Strand C1 | 19 | Democracy and Governance in Canada |
| Strand G1 | 11 | Canada in the Global Context |
| Strand L1 | 18 | Canada: Opportunities and Challenges |
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How MapleMind teaches Social Studies, Grade 9 (Canada in the Contemporary World) — every unit, lesson, and skill
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Unit 1Diversity and Pluralism in CanadaOfficial strand · Strand I1
Cluster 1: Canada's diversity — identity, Indigenous cultural rediscovery, assimilative policies and residential schools, francophone language rights, discrimination, media and culture, and social justice.
Identity and Diversity
- Factors shaping identityKI-016 — Describe factors that shape personal, regional, and national identities.
- Rediscovering First Nations, Inuit, and Métis culturesKI-017 — Give examples of ways in which First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples are rediscovering their cultures.
- The effects of assimilative policiesKI-018 — Evaluate effects of assimilative policies on cultural and linguistic groups in Canada.
- The effects of residential schoolsKI-018A — Evaluate effects of residential schools on their own and other Aboriginal communities.
- Language and education laws and the francophone communityKI-018F — Evaluate effects of language and education laws on their francophone community.
- Stereotyping and discriminationKI-019 — Describe effects of stereotyping and discrimination on individuals, communities, and regions.
Media, Culture, and Protecting Identity
- Mass media and pop cultureKI-020 — Evaluate the influence of mass media and pop culture on individuals, groups, and communities.
- Media and Aboriginal identitiesKI-020A — Evaluate the influence of mass media and pop culture on Aboriginal identities and cultures.
- Media and francophone identitiesKI-020F — Evaluate the influence of mass media and pop culture on francophone identities and cultures.
- Protecting identity, diversity, and cultureKI-021 — Describe ways in which identity, diversity, and culture are protected in Canada.
- Current issues in Canadian culture and identityKI-022 — Analyze current issues surrounding Canadian culture and identity.
The official wording — 12 outcomes in this unit
- KI-016
Describe factors that shape personal, regional, and national identities.
- KI-017
Give examples of ways in which First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples are rediscovering their cultures.
- KI-018
Evaluate effects of assimilative policies on cultural and linguistic groups in Canada.
- KI-018A
Evaluate effects of residential schools on their own and other Aboriginal communities.
- KI-018F
Evaluate effects of language and education laws on their francophone community.
- KI-019
Describe effects of stereotyping and discrimination on individuals, communities, and regions.
- KI-020
Evaluate the influence of mass media and pop culture on individuals, groups, and communities.
- KI-020A
Evaluate the influence of mass media and pop culture on Aboriginal identities and cultures.
- KI-020F
Evaluate the influence of mass media and pop culture on francophone identities and cultures.
- KI-021
Describe ways in which identity, diversity, and culture are protected in Canada.
- KI-022
Analyze current issues surrounding Canadian culture and identity.
- KI-023
Identify possible ways of addressing social injustices in Canada.
Unit 2Democracy and Governance in CanadaOfficial strand · Strand C1
Cluster 2: rights, citizenship, and government — human rights and the Charter, Canadian citizenship, parliamentary democracy, the branches of government, the justice system, and Aboriginal perspectives on justice.
Rights and Citizenship
- The UN Universal Declaration of Human RightsKC-001 — Give examples of human rights as defined in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Effects of the Canadian CharterKC-002 — Give examples of the effects of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on individuals and groups.
- Article 23 and linguistic minoritiesKC-002F — Describe effects of Article 23 of the Charter on linguistic minorities.
- Becoming a Canadian citizenKC-003 — Describe the criteria for becoming a Canadian citizen.
- Canadians who promoted human rightsKC-004 — Describe contributions of Canadians whose social and political actions have promoted human rights.
- Rights and responsibilities of citizensKC-013 — Describe their responsibilities and rights as citizens of Canada and the world.
- Rights and responsibilities as Aboriginal citizensKC-013A — Describe their responsibilities and rights as Aboriginal citizens in Canada and the world.
- Rights and responsibilities as francophone citizensKC-013F — Describe their responsibilities and rights as francophone citizens of Canada and the world.
- Charter challenges and opportunitiesKC-015 — Give examples of evolving challenges and opportunities in Canadian society as a result of the Charter.
Government and Justice
- How government affects daily lifeKC-005 — Give examples of ways in which government affects their daily lives.
- Canadian parliamentary democracyKC-006 — Describe Canadian parliamentary democracy.
- The branches of the federal governmentKC-007 — Describe the responsibilities and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Electoral processes and political partiesKC-008 — Describe electoral processes and roles of political parties.
- Contemporary political leadersKC-009 — Identify contemporary political leaders in Canada.
- The justice system in ManitobaKC-010 — Describe responsibilities and processes of the justice system in Manitoba.
- Aboriginal perspectives on justice and lawKC-010A — Describe Aboriginal perspectives on justice and law.
- How democratic ideals shape societyKC-011 — Identify ways in which democratic ideals have shaped contemporary Canadian society.
- Advantages and disadvantages of democratic processesKC-012 — Assess the advantages and disadvantages of democratic processes in Canada.
The official wording — 19 outcomes in this unit
- KC-001
Give examples of human rights as defined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- KC-002
Give examples of the effects of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on individuals and groups.
- KC-002F
Describe effects of Article 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on linguistic minorities.
- KC-003
Describe the criteria for becoming a Canadian citizen.
- KC-004
Describe contributions of Canadians whose social and political actions have promoted human rights.
- KC-013
Describe their responsibilities and rights as citizens of Canada and the world.
- KC-013A
Describe their responsibilities and rights as Aboriginal citizens in Canada and the world.
- KC-013F
Describe their responsibilities and rights as francophone citizens of Canada and the world.
- KC-014
Describe current issues related to citizenship in Canada.
- KC-015
Give examples of evolving challenges and opportunities in Canadian society as a result of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- KC-005
Give examples of ways in which government affects their daily lives.
- KC-006
Describe Canadian parliamentary democracy.
- KC-007
Describe the responsibilities and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
- KC-008
Describe electoral processes and roles of political parties.
- KC-009
Identify contemporary political leaders in Canada.
- KC-010
Describe responsibilities and processes of the justice system in Manitoba.
- KC-010A
Describe Aboriginal perspectives on justice and law.
- KC-011
Identify ways in which democratic ideals have shaped contemporary Canadian society.
- KC-012
Assess the advantages and disadvantages of democratic processes in Canada.
Unit 3Canada in the Global ContextOfficial strand · Strand G1
Cluster 3: Canada in the world — connections and global issues, media portrayals, international organizations, aid, the military role, global citizenship, and globalization.
Canada and the World
- Canada's connections with other nationsKG-034 — Give examples of Canada's connections with other nations.
- Countries where global events are taking placeKL-025 — Identify on a world map countries in which events of global significance are taking place.
- Canadian perspectives on global issuesKG-035 — Evaluate Canadian perspectives regarding current global issues.
- Decisions of global citizenshipKG-036 — Give examples of decisions that reflect the responsibilities of global citizenship.
- Comparing media portrayals of issuesKG-037 — Compare media portrayals of current issues.
- Canada in international organizationsKG-038 — Give examples of Canada's participation within international organizations.
- Canada's international aid and developmentKG-039 — Evaluate Canada's contributions to international aid and development.
- Canada's military role in conflictsKG-040 — Assess the implications of Canada's military role in contemporary conflicts.
- Canadians contributing to the global communityKG-041 — Give examples of contributions of various Canadians to the global community.
- Canada's leadership on global issuesKG-042 — Describe Canada's responsibilities and potential for leadership regarding current global issues.
- The impact of globalization on CanadaKE-050 — Give examples of the cultural, political, and economic impact of globalization on Canada.
The official wording — 11 outcomes in this unit
- KG-034
Give examples of Canada’s connections with other nations.
- KL-025
Identify on a world map countries in which events of global significance are taking place.
- KG-035
Evaluate Canadian perspectives regarding current global issues.
- KG-036
Give examples of decisions that reflect the responsibilities of global citizenship.
- KG-037
Compare media portrayals of current issues.
- KG-038
Give examples of Canada’s participation within international organizations.
- KG-039
Evaluate Canada’s contributions to international aid and development.
- KG-040
Assess the implications of Canada’s military role in contemporary conflicts.
- KG-041
Give examples of contributions of various Canadians to the global community.
- KG-042
Describe Canada’s responsibilities and potential for leadership regarding current global issues.
- KE-050
Give examples of the cultural, political, and economic impact of globalization on Canada.
Unit 4Canada: Opportunities and ChallengesOfficial strand · Strand L1
Cluster 4: Canada's opportunities and challenges — geography and demographics, the environment, past injustices and human rights, treaties and self-determination, the economy, power, and building a fair society.
Geography, Demographics, and Environment
- Physical and human geography of CanadaKL-024 — Identify on a map distinguishing elements of the physical and human geography of Canada.
- Canadian demographics and future trendsKL-026 — Analyze current Canadian demographics and predict future trends.
- Demographic patterns since the 20th centuryKH-029 — Describe factors affecting demographic patterns in Canada since the beginning of the 20th century.
- Environmental stewardship and sustainabilityKL-028 — Evaluate Canadian concerns and commitments regarding environmental stewardship and sustainability.
History, Rights, and Treaties
- Human rights milestones in CanadaKH-031 — Identify significant events in the development of human rights in Canada.
- The changing status of women in CanadaKH-032 — Describe ways in which the status of women in Canada has changed since the early 20th century.
- Treaties and Aboriginal rightsKL-027 — Give examples of opportunities and challenges related to First Nations treaties and Aboriginal rights.
- Aboriginal self-determinationKP-045 — Describe factors related to Aboriginal self-determination in Canada.
Economy, Power, and a Fair Society
- Canada as an industrialized nationKE-048 — Describe characteristics of Canada as an industrialized nation.
- Living in a consumer-based economyKE-049 — Evaluate implications of living in a consumer-based economy.
- Consequences of consumer choicesKE-051 — Analyze possible consequences of their consumer choices.
- Poverty and a more equitable societyKE-052 — Identify poverty issues in Canada and propose ideas for a more equitable society.
- Division of power among governmentsKP-044 — Describe the division of power and responsibilities of federal, First Nations, provincial, and municipal governments.
- Approaches to conflict resolutionKP-043 — Give examples of diverse approaches to conflict resolution.
- Canadian-American relationsKP-047 — Identify opportunities and challenges regarding Canadian-American relationships.
The official wording — 18 outcomes in this unit
- KL-024
Identify on a map distinguishing elements of the physical and human geography of Canada.
- KL-026
Analyze current Canadian demographics and predict future trends.
- KH-029
Describe factors affecting demographic patterns in Canada since the beginning of the 20th century.
- KL-028
Evaluate Canadian concerns and commitments regarding environmental stewardship and sustainability.
- KH-030
Describe social and cultural injustices in Canada’s past.
- KH-031
Identify significant events in the development of human rights in Canada.
- KH-032
Describe ways in which the status of women in Canada has changed since the early 20th century.
- KL-027
Give examples of opportunities and challenges related to First Nations treaties and Aboriginal rights.
- KP-045
Describe factors related to Aboriginal self-determination in Canada.
- KH-033
Give examples of social and technological changes that continue to influence quality of life in Canada.
- KE-048
Describe characteristics of Canada as an industrialized nation.
- KE-049
Evaluate implications of living in a consumer-based economy.
- KE-051
Analyze possible consequences of their consumer choices.
- KE-052
Identify poverty issues in Canada and propose ideas for a more equitable society.
- KP-044
Describe the division of power and responsibilities of federal, First Nations, provincial, and municipal governments.
- KP-046
Give examples of ways in which people can individually and collectively influence Canada’s political and social systems.
- KP-043
Give examples of diverse approaches to conflict resolution.
- KP-047
Identify opportunities and challenges regarding Canadian-American relationships.
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