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**Glossary of Terms and Concepts—Grade 9** The following terms and concepts are contained within the general and specific outcomes in the grade. The definitions are provided to facilitate a better understanding and more effective application of the social studies concepts presented. Canadian Charter - Document entrenched in the // Constitutional Act //, 1982 that lists and describes of Rights and the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to Canadians. Consumerism Economic theory concerned specifically with the purchase and/or use of goods and services. Executive Branch - Government body that ensures the administration of laws and of the country, comprised of the Prime Minister of Canada and the Cabinet. Governance The act, process or power of governing. Indian Act Law pertaining to the rights and status of Aboriginal peoples; initially enacted in 1876 and amended several times.

Judicial Branch - Government body that ensures the interpretation of laws, comprised of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Legislative branch Government body that is authorized to pass federal laws/legislation, comprised of the House of Commons and the Senate. Market Economy Economic system in which individuals are free to make their own decisions with little or no intervention from the government and where resources are the private property of persons or companies. Mixed Economy - Economic system in which both the public and the private sectors play a significant role in the economy and where some resources are owned by the private sector and some by the public sector. social programs Programs established by the government to reduce economic inequalities and to promote the well-being of citizens. tax base Total amount of taxes paid to the government by citizens and companies used to finance economic and social programs and the functioning of government. Underground Economy Pertaining to secretive economic activities that are not within the law, often referred to as the “black market.”

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**What is technology and how has it shaped Canada?** Activities Students will design a Web of new technologies used by Canadians Students will view Video in links – "Now you know" Students will take notes on what challenges face Canadians in the future Students wiill complete handout - "Changing the Baby Worksheet" Terms Chapter 1 vobabualry
 * May 26** - **//Shifting into the 21st Century//**Read pages 1-2

**May 27. The Evolution of the System of Production**
Read pages 2-5 **Chart how jobs have changed?** Notes – Economics systems grew out of the need for humans to deal with the problem of scarcity. Scarcity can often be solved by increase productivity. The Factors of production are land, labour and capital Handout – 1-5 Handout 1-2

**May 28. The Mixed Economy Pages**
Read Pages 6-11 We will discuss the Canadian governments role in a mixed economy. Allwoing for us to discuss the question of who really makes the c hoices in the business palce. What are the major differences between command. free and mixed economies. We will define "Quality of Life" and attempt to list many of the reasons why Canada has a good "quality of life" A Comparison of Beliefs and Values Handout – 1-3

**May 29 The Future of Technologies**
Read 6-11 Written activity - How will technology affect us in the future? Introduction to Assignments. (see assignments and choose one only) Handout 2-4
 * Define Quality of Life.**

**May 30 Advancing Technology**
Read pages 12-15 Answer the following questions How does techology affect your leisure time? What is fun about technology? Handout 2-2 Handout 2-6
 * Please define Technology**

June 2 - Politics, Technology and Economics
Read 25-34 In what ways can government influence technological change? Answer the following questions: List the four things a government needs to act and make political decisions? What is GNP/GDP? What is the connection between the government and the economy? Read the following articles and answer the following questions using the discussion option on the homepage 1. What is the article about? 2. What is the dangers and benefits of this technology? 3. What is the governments role in managing this technology?

June 3 - Politics and Technology
Read -pages 35-40 Open up the website - <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">[|http://www.reportonbusiness.com/top1000 <span] style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"> > > > <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">
 * To what extent should governments influence economic growth? **
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">List 5 of Canada's leading companies?
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">How much money a year do they gross?
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif">Three major industries in Canada make 80% of Canada's GNP, what are they?

June 4 - Industry; Primary and Secondary Industries
Read pages - 57-64

How is technology affecting the way people work?
Activities - Students will explore and present a mini project on one of Canada's top ten industries. Students will complete Vocabulary Sheet Chapter 5 Home work Handout 5-2 and 5-5 Please watch "Canadian Mining" under the links page. Answer the following questions:
 * How big is Canadain mining companies internationally?
 * Why is Canadian mining breaking the laws of other countries?
 * How should hold the mining companies accountable?

June 5 - Industries; Secondary,Tertiary and Quaternary Industry
Read pages 65-74 Canada's Crown Corporations - http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/pc-ch/ac-os/index_e.cfm Handout 5-4 Activities - Define and web secondary, tertiany and quaternary industries back to a primary industry. Intorduction to project

June 6 - Mid Unit Test
Handout 5-7

June 9 - Canadian Response to Change.
Read pages 75-86

In what ways can individuals influence technological change in a mixed economy?
Media, Internet, Newspaper, Blogs, and Political Cartoons, what are they good for? Activity How do we distinquish between fact and fiction? Handout 6-1 Students will complete vocabulary Terms Chapter 6. Extension Handot 6-6

June 10 - Enviromental and Social Change
<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Read pages 93-97 <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Read Article "The World we Have" by Mark Kingwell from his book "The World we Want" <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> How is technological change affecting the world of work? <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 90%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">**As Christians, who will take responsibility for the future of our world on issues of action?** <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Handout 7-3, 7-4 <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Activities - Assignment Copy vocabulary from Chapter 7 <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 110%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left">

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">June 11 - Business and Technology
<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Read pages 109-119 <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">How are labour and management responding to technological change? Handouts 8-2, 8-6 <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Copy Vocabulary from Chapter 8

June 12 - Future Trends.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of continued economic growth? <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">pages 124-134 <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Handouts 9-2, 9-4

June 16. Flex Day
Handout 2-1, 3-1, 6-4