Different Perspectives: The Durham Report and Act of Union

Western Canadian Protocol for Cooperation in Basic Education
Curriculum Outcomes

Outcomes (Grade 9)
Canada: Opportunities and Challenges

Knowledge and Understanding
Time, Continuity, and Change
Students will…
9-K-T-031
identify historical factors and significant events that have influenced the debate surrounding Canadian culture and identity
9-K-T-032
evaluate the effects of negotiated political arrangements on Canadians, e.g., treaties, federal-provincial agreements, the Constitution

Skills and Processes
Creative and Critical Thinking
Students will…
9-S-013
establish a purpose and a plan for inquiry
9-S-014
analyze prejudice, racism, stereotyping, or other forms of bias in information sources
9-S-015
evaluate information to determine reliability, validity, authenticity, and perspective
9-S-016
assess contradictory information and evidence
9-S-017
analyze connections between contemporary and historical events
9-S-018
analyze causes and contributing factors of historical events
9-S-019
consider the historical context and circumstances of past events
9-S-022
draw conclusions and make decisions based upon research and evidence
9-S-023
evaluate personal assumptions based on new information and ideas

Managing Ideas and Information
Students will…
9-S-024
access and select information using a variety of oral, visual, material, print, or electronic sources and tools, including atlases
9-S-025
seek information sources that reflect diverse points of view, e.g., editorials, narratives, political cartoons, satire