Why should students invest their time and effort into learning Social Studies? In ancient Aegean culture to think was to learn. No distinction was made between science and philosophy as man began to seek an understanding of the basic truths of life - himself, the world around him, and how to interact with it. Their foundational approaches to rational thinking cared about truth and falsehood, justice, freedom, fairness, and equality. Such schools of thought were fostered and continue to be so today.

Why should students invest their time and effort into learning Social Studies? In ancient Aegean culture to think was to learn. No distinction was made between science and philosophy as man began to seek an understanding of the basic truths of life - himself, the world around him, and how to interact with it. Their foundational approaches to rational thinking cared about truth and falsehood, justice, freedom, fairness, and equality. Such schools of thought were fostered and continue to be so today.

Modern government in Canada is founded on the 4 Principles of Democracy and the 3 Pillars of Democracy first established in Ancient Greece. In this course, students will explore the birthplace of democracy - its city-states, culture, lifestyles, and social structure.