Social Studies Lesson Plan

Below is a lesson plan for Social Studies where students will be using inquiry skills and critical investigation to dissect the stereotypes that are associated with Canadian Culture. Students are expected to use critical thinking skills to comprehend how Canadian stereotypes are formed and what geographical information contributes to generalizations concerning our Country. They will be looking at stereotypes related to social dynamics, climate, occupation, human activities and physical characteristics of the land to try to debunk and explain the origins of these stereotypes. Students have choice in this investigation and are coming to conclusions based on individual wonders that are discussed during class. Students are also asked to use critical thinking to dissect and discover why stereotypes were created and in which regions these practices are still in place.