Canadian and World Issues – Grade 12

Overall Curriculum Expectations

Research Skills

• Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
  perspectives, and research methods in psychology;
• Human Mental Processes and Behaviour: use a psychological perspective to describe how diverse factors influence and shape human mental processes and behaviour
• Socialization: use a psychological perspective to explain patterns of socialization.

Anthropology

• Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
  perspectives, and research methods in sociology;
• Explaining Social Behaviour: use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors
  influence and shape social behaviour,
• Socialization: use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization

Psychology

• Exploring: explore topics related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology, and formulate
  questions appropriate for each discipline to guide their research; Investigating: create research plans, and locate and select information relevant to their chosen topics, using appropriate social science research and inquiry methods;
• Processing Information: assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information gathered through
  research and inquiry;
• Communicating and Reflecting: communicate the results of their research and inquiry clearly
  and effectively, and reflect on and evaluate their research, inquiry, and communication skills.

Sociology

• Theories, Perspectives, and Methodologies: demonstrate an understanding of major theories,
  perspectives, and research methods in anthropology;
• Explaining Human Behaviour and Culture: use an anthropological perspective to explain how
  diverse factors influence and shape human behaviour and culture;
• Socialization: use a cultural anthropology perspective to explain patterns of human socialization.