Prescribed Learning Outcomes - History 12
The Study of History:
It is expected that students will analyze historical evidence
to: assess reliability; distinguish between primary and secondary
sources; identify bias and point of view; corroborate evidence;
demonstrate the ability to conduct research using print, non-print,
and electronic sources; evaluate the significance of cause-effect
relationships; develop and present logical arguments; evaluate the
significance of economic and geographical influences on history;
draw conclusions about the influence of individuals and mass movements
on historical developments; demonstrate historical empathy (the
ability to understand the motives, intentions, hopes, people in
other times and situations); and, apply knowledge of history to
current issues.
- Discover Your Legislature can be
used as one component of a larger body of research materials to
explore and explain historical developments in the province of
British Columbia.
Promise and Collapse: 1919-1933 (I)
It is expected that students will summarize the basic features of various
political ideologies, including different forms of democracy.
- Discover Your Legislature describes
the basic features of democracy in both British Columbia and Canada
with historical underpinnings to the democratic process and traditions
developed in the United Kingdom.
Promise and Collapse: 1919-1933 (II)
It is expected that students will identify factors that led to
the Great Depression.
- The History section of Discover Your Legislature deals with
the years leading up to the Great Depression, describing issues
facing the Legislative Assembly during that period.
Turmoil and Tragedy: 1933-1945 (I)
It is expected that students will evaluate the effects of the
Great Depression on the industrialized world.
- Discover Your Legislature covers
the years following the Great Depression, detailing how the Legislative
Assembly of BC at that time struggled to deal with the effects
of the Depression on the people of British Columbia.
Progress and Uncertainty: 1963-1991 (II)
It is expected that students will analyze the influence of public
opinion, including direct action by individuals or groups, on national
policy; and, assess the influence of women in political and economic
affairs in the late 20th century.
- In the History and Purpose sections of Discover Your Legislature
students can learn about the impact on the Legislative Assembly
of such issues as women’s suffrage and the growing pressure
to include all Canadians in the political process.
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