St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into
the
Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
CWS
Canadian History Since World War One
CHC2L1
Course Description:
This course focuses on the connections between the student and key people, events, and themes in
Canadian history from World War I to the present. Students prepare for the Grades 11 and 12
Workplace Preparation history courses through the development and extension of historical literacy
and inquiry skills. Students explore a variety of topics highlighting individuals and events that have
contributed to the story of Canada. The major themes of Canadian identity, internal and external
relationships, and changes since 1914, are explored through guided investigation. Students have
the opportunity to extend analytical skills with a focus on identifying and interpreting events and
perspectives and making connections. Students practice reading, writing, visual, and oral literacy
skills, and mathematical literacy skills to identify and communicate ideas in a variety of forms.
Strand & Unit Title:
Canada Comes of Age: 1914 to
1928
Becoming Canadian: 1929 to 1958
A Country to Call Our Own: 1959 to
1982
Being Canadian: 1982 and Beyond
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
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CGE1a Illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story of
our Christian faith
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials
effectively
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making,
problem-solving, time and resource management skills
CGE5a Works effectively as an interdependent team member
CGE7g Respects and understands the history, cultural heritage
and pluralism of today's contemporary society
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Textbook/Course Resources: Canadian History: A Sense of Time
Replacement Cost: $90
Overall Weighting
70%
30%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf