British Columbia and Yukon Territory Curriculum Objectives

Grade 11 Social Studies
Grade 12 Law

Learning Outcomes (Grade 11)
Social Studies

SKILLS AND PROCESSES I
It is expected that students will:

• identify and use approaches from the social sciences and humanities to examine Canada and the world
  

• demonstrate the ability to think critically, including the ability to:
  

  • define an issue or problem
    

  • develop hypotheses and supporting arguments
    

• gather relevant information from appropriate sources
  

• develop and express appropriate responses to issues or problems
  

• reassess their responses to issues on the basis of new information

POLITICAL ISSUES I
It is expected that students will:

• describe Canada's evolution as an independent nation

Learning Outcomes (Grade 12)
Law 12

FOUNDATIONS OF LAW
It is expected that students will:

• demonstrate an understanding of the evolution and sources of law in Canada, including:

  • common law

  • statute law

  • constitutional law