Learning Outcomes at a Glance

Skills and Processes of Social Studies

• apply critical thinking skills - including comparing, classifying, inferring, imagining, verifying, using analogies, identifying relationships, summarizing, and drawing conclusions - to a range of problems and issues
• use various types of graphs, tables, timelines, and maps to obtain or communicate information
• compile a body of information from a range of sources
• deliver a formal presentation on a selected issue or inquiry using two or more forms of representation
• defend a position on a contemporary or historical issue

Identity, Society, and Culture

• analyse the concept of civilization as it appklies to selected ancient cultures
• analyse social roles within one or more ancient civilizations
• identify influences and contributions of ancient societies to present-day cultures

Governance

• describe the evolution and purpose of rules, laws, and government in ancient civilizations
• assess how ancient systems of laws and government have contributed to current Canadian political and legal systems

Economy and Technology

• describe various ways ancient peoples exchanged goods and services
•  assess ways technological innovations enabled ancient peoples to:
  • adapt to and modify their environments
  • satisfy their needs
  • increase exploration and trade
  • develop their cultures
• compare ancient and modern communications media

Human and Physical Environment

• assess how physical environments affected ancient civilizations
• identify the impact of human activity on physcial environments in ancient civilizations