Newfoundland & Labrador · Grade 10
Social Studies 1201 (Academic)
Newfoundland & Labrador’s Grade 10 social studies course, from Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Civic Engagement to Economics - 4. Individuals, Societies, and Economic Decisions.
- Units
- 4
- Lessons
- 10
- Skills
- 25
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- gov.nl.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 1 skill
Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Civic Engagement
Democratic Principles and Civic Engagement
The principles of Canadian democracy
I can explain and evaluate the principles on which Canadian democracy is based.
Skill 1.1
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- 1.1
- how democratic principles and civic engagement can influence the human experience
Key ideas
Canadian democracy rests on evolving ideals we should not take for granted.
Liberty means all citizens possess inalienable rights protected by the Constitution Act (1982).
Democracy means citizens are the ultimate source of government's authority.
The rule of law means the law applies equally to all, and engaged citizens can improve the human experience.
Watch out for
- Thinking democratic rights are permanent and automatic - they were won and must be defended.
- Thinking one person cannot make a difference - engaged citizens shape the country.
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Unit 2 · 4 skills
Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 2. Inquiry and Research
The Tools of Social Science Analysis
Evidence, comparison, and causation
I can analyse an issue using evidence, comparison, and cause and consequence.
Skill 2.1
Significance, perspective, and value judgements
I can analyse an issue using significance, perspective, and value judgements.
Skill 2.2
Responding to Significant Issues
Framing questions and gathering information
I can frame a focused inquiry question and gather appropriate sources.
Skill 2.3
Interpreting information and arguing conclusions
I can interpret evidence and argue a reasoned, well-communicated conclusion.
Skill 2.4
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- 2.1
- Analyze information, events, ideas, issues, places, and trends to understand how they influence the human experience
- 2.2
- Analyze information, events, ideas, issues, places, and trends to understand how they influence the human experience
- 2.3
- Respond to significant issues influencing the human experience
- 2.4
- Respond to significant issues influencing the human experience
Key ideas
Supported opinions rest on factual evidence, judged for quantity and quality.
Meaningful inquiry begins with powerful, carefully sequenced questions.
Comparison reveals similarity, difference, continuity, and change.
Good questions are relevant, feasible, and probe underlying assumptions.
Causes can be immediate or underlying; consequences anticipated or unanticipated.
Watch out for
- Thinking any opinion is as good as any other - conclusions need evidence.
- Thinking a research question is just a topic - it must be sharply framed.
- Thinking one event following another proves causation (the post hoc fallacy).
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Unit 3 · 10 skills
Civics - 3. Citizenship, Power, and Governance
Power, Privilege, and Activism
Power and privilege
I can explain how power and privilege create inequality in society.
Skill 3.1
Activism and social justice
I can evaluate how activism promotes social justice.
Skill 3.2
Rights and the Common Good
The significance of rights
I can explain and evaluate the significance of rights in a just society.
Skill 3.3
The challenges of the common good
I can explain why promoting the common good is challenging.
Skill 3.4
Government, Ideology, and Voting
How government is organized in Canada
I can explain how government is organized in Canada across its levels and branches.
Skill 3.5
How ideology influences politics
I can explain how ideology shapes politics and public policy.
Skill 3.6
The importance of voting
I can evaluate the Canadian electoral system and the importance of voting.
Skill 3.7
Justice and the Judicial System
Fundamental justice
I can explain the principles of fundamental justice in a democracy.
Skill 3.8
How the Canadian judicial system works
I can explain how the Canadian judicial system works.
Skill 3.9
How ideas of justice change over time
I can explain how ideas of justice change over time.
Skill 3.10
The official wording · 10 outcomes
- 3.1
- how power and privilege influence people’s lives
- 3.2
- the importance of activism in promoting social justice
- 3.3
- the significance of rights for individuals and society
- 3.4
- some of the challenges associated with promoting the common good
- 3.5
- how government is organized in Canada
- 3.6
- how ideology influences politics in a democracy
- 3.7
- the importance of voting within a democracy
- 3.8
- the importance of fundamental justice
- 3.9
- how the Canadian judicial system works
- 3.10
- how ideas related to justice may change over time
Key ideas
Power is the ability to bring about change or maintain the status quo.
Enshrining rights is central to creating a just society.
Government is organized to best meet the needs of citizens and promote the common good.
Limiting individual freedom is necessary to enjoy the privileges of a democracy.
Types of power include authority, reward, fear, specialized knowledge, and respect.
Watch out for
- Thinking power is only political - it operates in every relationship.
- Thinking all rights are the same - natural and legal rights differ.
- Thinking there are only three levels - Indigenous government is a real fourth level.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 4 · 10 skills
Economics - 4. Individuals, Societies, and Economic Decisions
Economic Decision-Making
Scarcity and rational decision-making
I can explain how people make economic decisions under scarcity.
Skill 4.1
Trade-offs and consequences
I can analyse the trade-offs and consequences of economic decisions.
Skill 4.2
Competition, Demand, and Supply
Competition in the marketplace
I can explain how competition affects consumers and producers.
Skill 4.3
Demand, supply, and equilibrium
I can analyse how demand and supply interact to set a market price.
Skill 4.4
Changes in demand and supply
I can explain how non-price factors change demand and supply.
Skill 4.5
Elasticity
I can explain how elasticity influences the market.
Skill 4.6
Trade and the Role of Government
Specialization and trade
I can explain how specialization increases productivity and promotes trade.
Skill 4.7
The benefits and challenges of global trade
I can explain the benefits and challenges of global trade.
Skill 4.8
How government provides services
I can explain how government provides services for the common good.
Skill 4.9
Promoting economic growth and stability
I can explain how government promotes economic growth and stability.
Skill 4.10
The official wording · 10 outcomes
- 4.1
- how economic decision-making helps maximize the use of scarce resources
- 4.2
- how economic decisions require trade-offs and have consequences
- 4.3
- how competition influences consumers and producers
- 4.4
- how the interaction of demand and supply influences the market
- 4.5
- how change in demand and change in supply influence the market
- 4.6
- how elasticity influences the market
- 4.7
- why specialization leads to greater productivity and promotes trade
- 4.8
- the benefits and challenges of global trade
- 4.9
- how government provides services for the common good
- 4.10
- how government actions can promote economic growth and stability
Key ideas
We can maximize the use of resources by making informed decisions for the most benefit.
Competition poses both benefits and challenges for consumers and producers.
Specialization maximizes the use of resources and, in theory, benefits everyone.
Scarcity means resources are limited and not all needs and wants can be met.
Markets range from monopoly to perfect competition.
Watch out for
- Thinking scarcity means poverty - it means limited resources for everyone.
- Thinking all markets are equally competitive - they range widely.
- Thinking everyone should do everything - specialization is more productive.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Plan the term
Pick your term and the days you study. Each unit gets its share of the weeks and comes back a week later for a review. The last two weeks go over the whole course.
Which course?
Newfoundland & Labrador has 2 social studies courses for Grade 10. Here they are side by side.
- Social Studies 1201 (Academic)This course4 units · 25 skillsNo provincial examWhat it coversSocial Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Civic Engagement · Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 2. Inquiry and Research · Civics - 3. Citizenship, Power, and Governance · Economics - 4. Individuals, Societies, and Economic Decisions
- Social Studies 1202 (Applied)4 units · 23 skillsNo provincial examWhat it coversSocial Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Civic Engagement · Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 2. Inquiry and Research · Civics - 3. Citizenship, Power, and Governance · Economics - 4. Individuals, Societies, and Economic Decisions
What a university, college or program asks for is theirs to say: check its admission page, and your school’s course guide.
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Questions about Social Studies 1201 (Academic)
What is Social Studies 1201 (Academic)?
Newfoundland & Labrador’s Grade 10 social studies course: 4 units and 25 skills, from Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Civic Engagement to Economics - 4. Individuals, Societies, and Economic Decisions.
What units are in Social Studies 1201 (Academic)?
1. Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Civic Engagement, 2. Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 2. Inquiry and Research, 3. Civics - 3. Citizenship, Power, and Governance and 4. Economics - 4. Individuals, Societies, and Economic Decisions.
Is there a provincial exam for Social Studies 1201 (Academic)?
No. Newfoundland & Labrador gives no provincial exam for Social Studies 1201 (Academic).
What comes after Social Studies 1201 (Academic)?
Social Studies 2201 (Academic) and Social Studies 2202 (Applied).
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