Native Studies 30

Ms. White

 

Areas of Study and Outcomes

DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIPS

NIN30.1

Determine the influence of worldview on the choices decisions, and interactions in society

NIN30.2

Examine justice, education and health from an Aboriginal perspective

 

INTERACTIONS AND INTERDEPENDANCE

NDR30.1

Analyze the diverse and dynamic relationship between Aboriginal people and the land

NDR30.2

Analyze the basis and interpretation of Aboriginal and Treaty rights

 

POWER & AUTHORITY

NPA30.1

Asses the importance of colonial rule on the sovereignty and traditional aboriginal governance

NPA30.2

Examine the nature and basis of Metis governance within Canada

 

RESOURCES & WEALTH

NRW30.1

Investigate various land claims, including treaty land entitlement.

NRW30.2

Examine the concept of development from an Aboriginal perspective

 

Assessment

Each course outcome will be assessed using a four-point rubric. At the end of the course, the rubric assessment will be converted to a percentage for transcript purposes.

 

Mastery

4+ / 4 / 4-

(independent)

Proficiency

3+ / 3 / 3-

(needs guidance)

Approaching

2+ / 2/ 2-

(needs frequent support)

Beginning

1+/ 1 /1-

(needs individual support)

Great work! This is going well for you!

You are able to use appropriate vocabulary to show a clear understanding of the concepts of this course and

 

You did it and you did it on your own!

You are able to use appropriate vocabulary accurately to show a clear understanding of the concepts of this course.

 

Good start. You are beginning to make sense of this on your own.

You are starting to use the appropriate vocabulary to show a basic understanding of the concepts in this course.

Spend some extra time with the criteria and ask for help.

Learn the appropriate vocabulary so you can begin to understand the concepts of this course.

Characteristics of Successful Learners

Students will also be assessed on the CSL and will goal set in class to create a plan for improvement.

Confidence

Welcomes new opportunities; perseveres when met with challenges; is invested in learning.

Citizenship

Respects others, rules & property; is caring & trustworthy; conducts self with dignity.

Responsibility

Exhibits personal and academic independence; takes responsibility for own behavior; resolves conflict.

Work-Habits

Works effectively with others; completes and turns in assignments; comes prepared to class.

Student Commitment

My commitment to you and to this class is S.H.A.R.E.

(S = Safety; H = Healthy Lifestyle; A = Attendance; R = Respect; E = Education)

 

S = I will follow expectations that keep all people in our school safe.

H = I will maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A = I will attend and be punctual to the best of my ability.

R = I will respect all people and property.

E = I will make every effort to educate myself and support the education of others.

 

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STUDENT SIGNATURE

 

Teacher Commitment

My commitment to you and to this class is C.A.R.E.

(C: Clear; A: Assist & Adapt; R: Respect; E: Educate)

 

C = I will be CLEAR of my expectations.

A = I will ASSIST & ADAPT as needed to help you earn this credit.

R = I will RESPECT all students in my classroom.

E = I will EDUCATE you to the best of my ability.

 

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TEACHER SIGNATURE