B1. Civic Issues, Democratic Values
Specific Expectations
B1.1
describe some civic issues of local, national, and/or global significance, and compare the perspectives of different groups on selected issues
B1.2
describe fundamental beliefs and values associated with democratic citizenship in Canada, including democracy, human rights, freedom, and the rule of law, identifying some of their key historical foundations, and explain ways in which these beliefs and values are reflected in citizen actions
B1.3
analyse the methods and influence of foreign actors on democratic values in Canada, elections, and political discourse, including through the use of social media
B1.4
explain why it is important for people to engage in civic action, and identify various reasons why individuals and groups have engaged, and continue to engage, in such action, using both historical and current examples
B1.5
communicate their own position on some issues of civic importance at the local, national, and/or global level, explaining how their position is influenced by their beliefs/values