Department of Social Science
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
CHC 2D1
Course Name: Canadian History Since WWI
Level:
Grade 10 Academic
Student Name: ________________________
Textbook #: ____________
Course Description: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.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands: Communities: Local, National, and Global
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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.
Methods of Historical Inquiry and Communication
* formulate questions on topics and issues in the history of Canada since 1914, and use appropriate methods of historical
research to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize relevant information from a variety of sources;
* interpret and analyse information gathered through research, employing concepts and approaches appropriate to historical
inquiry;
* communicate the results of historical inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a variety of forms of
communication.
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Course Timeline:
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World War One: 1914 -1919
From Boom to Bust: 1920 - 1939
World War Two: 1939-1945
A Nation Matures: 1945 - 1967
Contemporary Canada: 1968 - Present
The course will use a variety of resources. The
primary textbook Canada: Face of a Nation will
be distributed to students during the first week
of the course. The text and all other resources
assigned to each student are the responsibility
25 Days
15 Days
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of the student.
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 10% of the final
mark.
Any damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement. Replacement cost for the text is
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Students must provide their own:
 Pen, notebook, pencil, paper
$95.00
Evaluation Policies
1.Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for Canadian
& World Studies.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
25%
25%
25%
25%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: (Final Exam = 20%
& Culminating Performance Task = 10%)
2.Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Independent work, collaboration,
organization, responsibility, self-regulation and initiative are assessed apart from student
achievement in the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3.Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student
agenda.
4.Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5.In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned. If
it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned. Late assignments deducted by a max of 10%.
6.For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!