Grade 8 Social Studies
4 units matched to the Saskatchewan Curriculum.
Strands and outcomes
- Interactions and Interdependence (IN8.1–IN8.2): Investigate the meaning of culture and the origins of Canadian cultural diversity. Appraise the influence of immigration as a factor in Canadian cultural diversity.
- Dynamic Relationships (DR8.1–DR8.3): Develop an understanding of the significance of land on the evolution of Canadian identity. Describe the influence of the treaty relationship on Canadian identity. Assess how historical events in Canada have affected the present Canadian identity.
- Power and Authority (PA8.1–PA8.4): Contemplate the implications of Canadian citizenship on the life of Canadians. Examine the role of power and authority in the application of diverse decision-making processes in a variety of… Present the evolution of a piece of legislation, from its first conception to its implementation. (and 1 more outcome)
- Resources and Wealth (RW8.1–RW8.3): Analyze the social and environmental consequences of living in the Canadian mixed market economy based on… Assess the implications of personal consumer choices. Critique the approaches of Canada and Canadians to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Units
Unit 1
Culture & Immigration
What culture is, the Indigenous, French and English roots of Canada, why people have come to Canada, and how immigration, past and present, shapes Canadian life.
Outcome: IN8.1, IN8.2 · the meaning of culture, the origins of Canadian cultural diversity, and the influence of immigration
Unit 2
Land, Treaties & History
How the land has shaped Canadian identity, the treaty relationship, and key events such as Confederation, residential schools, the Charter and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This is introductory and needs review with First Nations and Métis partners.
Outcome: DR8.1–DR8.3 · the significance of the land and the treaty relationship, and how historical events have shaped Canadian identity
Unit 3
Citizenship & Decisions
The rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens, majority and consensus decision making, the path of a bill from idea to law, and ways citizens take part.
Outcome: PA8.1–PA8.4 · Canadian citizenship, decision-making processes, how a bill becomes a law, and citizens' engagement
Unit 4
Consumers & the Economy
How a mixed market economy works, supply and demand, the effects of consumerism, making responsible consumer choices and caring for the environment.
Outcome: RW8.1–RW8.3 · Canada's mixed market economy, consumerism, personal consumer choices and environmental stewardship
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