Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Course Name: Canadian History Since World War I, Extended French
Course Code: CHC2DF Ministry Guidelines:www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/
Level: Grade 10
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Course Overview:
This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada's national
identity from World War I to the present. Students will investigate the challenges presented by
economic, social, and technological changes and explore the contributions of individuals and
groups to Canadian culture and society during this period. Students will use critical-thinking
and communication skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the
period and to present their own points of view.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Communities: Local, National, and Global
By the end of this course, students will:
• explain how local, national, and global influences have helped shape Canadian identity
• analyse the impact of external forces and events on Canada and its policies since 1914
• analyse the development of French-English relations in Canada, with reference to key individuals, issues, and events
• assess Canada’s participation in war and contributions to peacekeeping and security
Change and Continuity
By the end of this course, students will:
• analyse changing demographic patterns and their impact on Canadian society since 1914
• analyse the impact of scientific and technological developments on Canadians
• explain how and why Canada’s international status and foreign policy have changed since 1914
Citizenship and Heritage
By the end of this course, students will:
• analyse the contributions of various social and political movements in Canada since 1914
• assess how individual Canadians have contributed to the development of Canada and the country’s emerging sense
of identity
Social, Economic, and Political Structures
By the end of this course, students will:
• analyse how changing economic and social conditions have affected Canadians since 1914
• analyse the changing responses of the federal and provincial governments to social and economic pressures since
1914
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Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Evaluation:
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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