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CONTENT
BC First Nations Studies 12 focuses on the cultures and history of British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples. The course provides an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge and understanding of the traditions, history, and present realities of BC Aboriginal peoples, as well as a chance to consider future challenges and opportunities.
Together we will examine the following units:
LAND & RELATIONSHIPS
·students will acquire knowledge about First Nations peoples and their traditional strong relationship with the land and natural world. We will examine traditional First Nations settlement patterns and concepts of land and resource ownership.
CONTACT, COLONIALISM, AND RESISTANCE
·students will examine the impact of contact, religion, and colonialism on the social structures, economies, and education of BC First Nations. We will also have opportunities to investigate the resistance of First Nations people to colonialism, especially land encroachment.
CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS
·students will examine the significance of the oral tradition. We will also read and interpret literature written by Aboriginal authors and to explore the importance for Aboriginal people to control the development of their artistic traditions.
LEADERSHIP & SELF-DETERMINATION
·students will examine the significance of Aboriginal identity and self- determination. You will be expected to develop a good knowledge of current Aboriginal groups and leaders – locally, provincially, and nationally.
This is an academic Grade 12 course with a Provincial Exam. The expectations are that you will complete a number of research and written assignments in order to be successful.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
You must bring the following materials to class EACH DAY:
ü Pencil/pen
ü 3-ring binder with lined, blank paper & journal
ü BC First Nations 12 Textbook
DO NOT come unprepared to class or you will receive a strike. Three strikes will result in after school learning support on Wednesday or Friday.
CLASS RULES
1. Arrive to class on time and prepared. Failure to do so will result in a strike.
2. Respect yourself, respect others, LISTEN and contribute.
3. RAISE YOUR HAND!
4. Only one student is allowed out of the classroom at a time. No one enters or leaves
the classroom when a student is presenting.
5. Absolutely NO CELL PHONES or LISTENING DEVICES.
If one or more of these class rules are broken you will be held accountable. The three-strike rule applies and those who choose to act out will be responsible for making up the time at lunch or after school.
GRADES
Your grade will be structured as follows:
ü Homework and small assignments—40%
ü Large assignments—20%
ü Tests—20%
ü Provincial Exam—20%
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis in manageable amounts. It will be checked regularly, and reviewed the day after it is assigned. It is essential that students complete all of their assigned homework to maximize their opportunities for success in the course. Homework will be posted daily on my website at www.handsworth.ca
Quizzes, tests, and or study guides may be assigned to ensure that you are keeping up with the course work. You will be given at least one-week notice before an exam. Quizzes may or may not be announced.
To make sure you are staying on track with your organization, each week your binder is going to be inspected to make sure it is in order. Binder checks will occur on Thursdays and Fridays at the beginning. Each check is worth 5 marks and will be factored into your overall grade.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments (homework, papers, projects, etc.) are expected to be turned in by the due date.
Homework will not be accepted late.
·Writing Assignments can be turned in up to three days later for half credit— Papers will not be accepted after those three days and you will receive a “0” for that assignment.
·If you are absent on the day that a paper is due, you must email me your final copy by 2:55 pm – gmackenzie@nvsd44.bc.ca
MAKE-UP WORK
If you are away from class, it is your responsibility to get the work you missed. Get notes from a classmate and check the web for handouts/assignments that you missed. You have 1 day for each day absent to make-up work until the assignment is considered “late”. Quizzes and exams must be made up within two days of returning to school.
BC First Nations 12 Policies and Expectations
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