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Alberta · Grade 12 · Social 30-1

Social Studies 30-1: Perspectives on Ideology

Key issue: To what extent should we embrace an ideology?

Outline

Lessons for this subject are being written.

Below is how the official curriculum organizes it. Each strand will get full lessons like the ones in Grade 1 Mathematics.

Curriculum strands

RI1To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?

Individualism, collectivism and the foundations of ideology

RI2To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?

Liberalism and challenges from other ideologies, such as communism and fascism

RI3To what extent are the principles of liberalism viable?

Liberal democracy, rights and illiberal practices

RI4To what extent should my actions as a citizen be shaped by an ideology?

Citizenship and ideology in action