GRADE 8 SOCIAL STUDIES - CURRICULAR OUTCOMES

General Outcome 8.1
From Isolation to Adaptation: Japan
Benchmark Skills and Processes
Dimension of Thinking
critical thinking and creative thinking
determine the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence or reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
historical thinking
analyze selected issues and problems from the past, placing people and eventsin a context of time and place
decision making and problem solving
take appropriate action and initiative, when required, in decision making and problem solving scenarios

Social Participation as a Democratic Practice
cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building
demonstrate leadership in groups, where appropriate, to achieve consensus and resolve conflicts peacefully and equitably
Research for Deliberative Inquiry
research and information
reflect on changes of perspective or opinion based on information gathered and research conducted.

Communication
oral, written and visual literacy
communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner through speeches, multimedia presentations and written and oral reports, taking particular audiences and purposes into consideration

8.1 From Isolation to Adaptation: Japan
General Outcome
Through an examination of Japan, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which beliefs, values and knowledge shape worldviews and contribute to a society’s isolation or adaptation.

Specific Outcomes

􀀗Values and Attitudes
Students will:
8.1.1 appreciate the roles of time and geographic location in shaping a society’s worldview (C, I, TCC)
8.1.2 appreciate how a society’s worldview can foster the choice to remain an isolated society (C, I, TCC)
8.1.3 appreciate how models of governance and decision making reflect a society’s worldview (C, I, TCC)