Social 30-2 ASSIGNMENT 1

Suggested time: 20-25 minutes

Canada is a balance of both individualism and collectivism.

Competition

Cooperation

Private Property

Rule of Law

Self- Interest Common Good

Economic Equality

Collective Norms

Individual Collective Interest Rights Collective Responsibility

Freedom

Which characteristic(s) of collectivism do you thing are most important to Canadian society? Write a response in which you must Pr Identify the characteristics of collectivism that you think are the most important to Canadian identity Explain why the characteristic(s) are the most important Support your response using your understanding of social studies

Reminders for Writing Organize your response Proofread your response

Social 30-2 ASSIGNMENT II Suggested time: 4045 minutes Write a response in which you must interpret each of the three sources below and answer both questions which follow the sources.

Source I

Leonardo da Vincis Vitruvian Man

Social 30-2 Source II

This image Source III depicts King John signing the Magna Carta in 1215

Social 30-2 Source III

Social 30-2 ASSIGNMENT II Suggested time: 4045 minutes

What does each of the three sources communicate about the role of individuals in society?
AND

Considering the sources presented, what do you think should be the role of individuals in society?
Write a response in which you must Reminders for Writing interpret each source to identify what ideas are presented in the source about the role of individuals in society both questions Remember that you must answer explain and defend your position on what the role of individuals in society Organize your response should be Proofread your response support your interpretations and position by referring to the sources and to your understanding of social studies

Reminder for writing

Remember that you must answer both questions Organize your response Proofread your response

Social 30-2 ASSIGNMENT III Suggested time: 45 minutes Your local newspaper interviewed three citizens selected at random and asked them to respond to the following: Do ideological differences undermine international peace and security? Citizen 1 As far back as we care to look we can find examples of wars being fought because of ideological differences. Whether it is political, economic or religious, when people cling to an inflexible way of thinking, conflict ensues. People do not think in the same way and when issues that are important enough to individuals come into conflict, resolving differences peacefully will not occur. Citizen 2 The world has changed since the First and Second World Wars. More and more, nations have adopted a liberal philosophy. We have learned from these mistakes of the past and as a result we realize that we have to be more tolerant of differences and develop creative solutions to problems. I believe that the differences in ideologies are actually what make the world a special place. The Twenty-First Century is destined to right the wrongs of the Twentieth Century. Citizen 3 It is impossible to agree with a blanket statement like that. Every nation acts independently on every issue. Some nations can agree on the economic principles but disagree over politics. Many nations can cooperate to save the environment but cannot agree on territorial boundaries. It is not that ideologies undermine security; ideologies are merely a starting point. Its the issues themselves and the individual leaders and nations that can undermine peace.

Social 30-2 ASSIGNMENT III Suggested time: 45 minutes

Do ideological differences undermine international peace and security?

Write a response in which you must explore the issue of how to respond to extremist political organizations analyze various points of view on the issue explain and defend your position on the issue support your position using your understanding of social studies.

Reminders for Writing Organize your response Proofread your response