There are 9 chapters in Social Studies 10 which take approximately two weeks each to complete. Each chapter begins with introductory pages focusing on a Christian World View of the materials covered in the chapter. These pages have been written by Dr. Bill Wilson who is a Social Studies and Biblical Studies Specialist. They are very important to read, comprehend and remember because they provide a Christian framework for understanding Canadian history. Highlight or make notes in the margins, but be sure to spend some time studying these pages. You will also need to refer to these pages when you complete your Christian Reflection Essays at the end of each unit. In your study of the introductory pages it should be remembered that it is the Christian World View that has permeated Western Society for 2000 years. It is this perspective that has influenced laws, literature, art, science, architecture and institutions. That the influence of the Christian World View was very strong in early Canadian history, is indicated in the course by the remark; “Religion was an important part of life. Christianity was the official religion encompassing different faiths…Almost everyone went to church”. The influence of Christianity is further indicated by the fact that, when a Canadian motto was needed, Canadian leaders went to the Bible to find one that was appropriate. They chose Psalm 72:8, “He shall have dominion from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth”. Following the pages that provide the Christian perspective, we have included a brief chapter overview as well as background notes that will certainly be of help to you in regards to perspective and focus. Be sure to make use of these helps. Following this, you will find pertinent Activity Sheets and Questions. If you are following the Suggested Weekly Schedule that we have included, you will be instructed as to when these Activity Sheets/Questions must be completed. Mapping is also part of this course. You will find a section in your binder where we have stored blank maps. If you make a mistake, need another copy of a map or find one missing, please contact your teacher and he/she will email you another. At the end of each chapter, we have included Chapter Questions that will serve as a sort of open book exam. You'll want to have your teacher correct these as soon as possible to ensure that you have correctly understood the information. In this course students will: Apply critical thinking skills and demonstrate effective research skills. Demonstrate effective written, oral, and graphic communication skills, individually and collaboratively analyze Canadian society from 1815 to 1914 in terms of gender roles, ethnicity, daily life, and the arts. Evaluate the impact of interactions between Aboriginal peoples and European explorers and settlers in Canada from 1815 to 1914. Describe the factors that contributed to a changing national identity from 1815 to 1914. Describe the evolution of responsible government in Canada in terms of government structure and key contributing events. Analyze political, economic, social and geographical factors that led to Confederation and to the development of Canada's provinces and territories. Describe the events of the Red River and Northwest Rebellions. Describe the structure and function of Canada's federal, provincial and local governments. Describe the development of British Columbia's economy from 1815 to 1914. Describe the physiographic regions of Canada and the geological processes that formed these regions. Analyze how geography influenced the economic development and settlement patterns in regions of Canada from 1815 to 1914. Evaluate attitudes and practices in resource development in British Columbia from 1815 to 1914 and their impact on contemporary resource management.