What are the benefits and challenges of a nation having two forms of leadership?

• I can name a similarity and a difference between hereditary and elected chiefs.
• I can consider the benefits and challenges of hereditary and elected leadership.
• I can explain how BC first nations came to have two forms of leadership 

What aspects of ancient legal systems can be seen in our current world?

• I can name legal milestones from a variety of ancient civilizations.
• I can consider the ways that ancient laws continue to influence us today.
• I can explain how there are consequences for our decisions and actions.

How should we resolve competing claims of ownership over artifacts and cultural sites?

• I can describe the steps I would take if I discovered an artifact.
• What factors would I consider when making a judgement about how archaeologists work with First Nations?
• I can explain why it is important to protect archaeology sites and involve First Peoples in archaeological research.

How do the Canadian and American Systems of Government compare?

• I can explain how Canada’s system of government differs from the United States
• I can analyze the benefits and problems of different systems of government
• I can interact in a group and achieve consensus on an issue.

Who benefits from the different forms of governance and decision-making?

• I can share my learning about governance structures through discussion.
• I can think critically about court decisions.
• I value generational roles in a community and reflect on my own community and identity.

How does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect Canadians?

• I can name rights and freedoms that every Canadian has.
• I can analyze how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects Canadians and reflects our values.
• I can suggest an additional right or freedom that would make Canada a better place.

How have past governments of Canada used laws to discriminate against Canadian citizens?

• I can describe ways that laws were used to exclude Asian people from entering Canada.
• I can evaluate how Canadian immigration policies have changed over time.
• I can explain why it is important to apologize for past wrongs.

Is Canada fair to everyone who wants to come?

• I can explain how immigration to Canada has changed over time.
• I can analyze whether Canadian immigration laws are fair.
• I can recommend changes to Canada’s immigration policy.

How does the media influence public perception?How can we determine if a media source is trustworthy?

• I can use oral communication skills to share my understanding of reliable media sources with small groups and the whole class.
• I can create arguments defending perspectives presented by media sources.
• I can demonstrate ethical judgments and responses about media and coverage of current events.

What are the causes of poverty and inequality?

• I can share my ideas about how to reduce poverty.
• I can check information, assess my thinking, and develop reasoned conclusions about the causes and consequences of poverty.
• I can describe how aspects of my life experiences, family history, background, and where I live (or have lived) have influenced my understanding of poverty.