Discipline: Social Studies

Copyright: 2007

Grade(s): 9

Delivery Method: Print

Province: National

Imprint: Pearson Canada

Language(s): English

Canada in the Contemporary World

This Grade 9 resource explores the key theses of identity, citizenship, government, and global responsibility outlines in the Manitoba Social Studies Curriculum. It is the only single resource that provides 100 percent curriculum coverage of the new Senior 1 course.

The program helps students discover how people can make a difference as citizens of their country and of the world and think critically about the past so that they can make responsible decisions about today's national and global issues. Unit topics include:

  • Diversity and Pluralism in Canada
  • Democracy and Governance in Canada
  • Canada in the Global Context
  • Opportunities and Challenges: Living in an Industrialized Consumer Society