Unit Plan
Unit Plan
Unit Plan
Social Studies 10
Emelia Sandau
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Unit Plan Rationale
This unit will explore historical globalization from the time of the Silk Road into the present. This
unit will seek to understand the impacts that interconnectedness had on societies in the past, and
the consequences of globalization that are still rippling through our world today. The importance
of balancing perspectives will be emphasized, with students exploring multiple perspectives of all
events under study. What were European motivations for exploration and imperialism, and how
did those motivations impact Indigenous ways of life across the globe – is one of the many
differing perspectives we will look at. Additionally, we will examine perspectives that often get
muted in accounts of history and reflect on the foundation of this invisible hierarchy – tracing its
students will develop an awareness and sensitivity to the legacies of historical globalization with
respect for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people worldwide. Students will recognize the
hardships that identities have faced, and the strength and resiliency groups have shown in response
globalization in Canada and decide whether or not the actions being taken are adequate. Effects of
historical globalization surround students in their present-day life, so it is crucial that students
understand the background to the contemporary issues within our society. This is one way to
ensure that this unit is relevant to students – by addressing the impacts of historical globalization
on our societies today, rather than focusing solely on the distant past. In summary, students will
seek to understand our critical inquiry question – to what extent should contemporary society
respond to the legacies of historical globalization? Students will use all that they have learned
throughout the unit to inform their answer to the critical inquiry question.
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Unit Assessment Plan
Subject: Social Studies Topic: Historical Globalization
Grade: 10 Length: ~5 weeks
March 8, 2023 – April 18, 2023
(no school April 7-14)
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Established Goals (General Outcomes):
2. Students will assess the impacts of historical globalization on Indigenous and non-
Indigenous peoples.
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2.13 examine legacies of historical globalization and imperialism that continue to influence
globalization (TCC, GC)
Prior understandings… Where does this lead? (Future outcomes in
Students will have a working definition of the same course, following grade-level
globalization and a basic understanding of classes, etc.)
the concept of globalization as it applies Provides foundational knowledge and
to contemporary society. allows students to understand the roots of
contemporary globalization that are
looked at throughout related issue #3 – for
example SLO 3.7, 3.4.
Beginnings of nationalism (for grade 11
social studies) are explored in concepts of
imperialism and historical superpower
nations which motivated imperialism.
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Formative Assessment
Exit slips
Worksheets
Kahoot quiz reviews
Jeopardy (unit final review)
Summative Assessment
Colonization / Imperialism Essay
Create your own political cartoon
Letter to Canadian government
Source analysis
Unit exam
Other Evidence (observations, work samples, dialogues)
Class discussion – will be used throughout the unit to facilitate student connections and
learn from the perspectives of their peers.
Observation – some lessons will use simulation-type activities where students will engage
with content in an experiential way.
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