Course Introduction

The Provincial Curriculum is here. The course is about the world and our place in it. We will be studying geography, other cultures, quality of life and our impact upon the Earth. The four main outcomes for Social Studies in Manitoba and what we will be focusing on during the school year are:

1. Communication
2. Managing Ideas and Information
3. Critical and Creative Thinking
4. Democratic Citizenship

The first two outcomes are important skills to have as the student moves through school and life. The last two skills are vital to produce the kind of society we want to live in and avoid something like this.The four major topics are:

1. World Geography
2. Global Quality of Life
3. Life in other parts of the World
4. Human Impact