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:
Social Science
Society: Challenge & Change
HSB4U1
Course Description:
This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and
explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically
analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of
social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological
change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods
can be used to study social change.
Strand & Unit Title:
Change
Explanations of Social Change
Forces that Influence Social Change
Technology and Social Change
Trends
Impact of the Baby Boom
Fertility and Fecundity
Trends Related to the Life Cycle
Challenges
Health and Wellness Challenges
Prejudice and Discrimination
Global Challenges
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):

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.

CGE6b Recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given
gifts, to be used as the creator intended.

CGE7f Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence
of the world's peoples and cultures.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
20%
30%
20%
30%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
30%
Textbook/Course Resources: Transitions in Society: the Challenge of Change
Replacement Cost: $90
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