Department of Social Science
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
CHC 2L1
Canadian History
Grade 10
Locally Developed
Student Name: ________________________
Textbook #: __________________________
Course Description:
This course explores some of the pivotal events and experiences that have influenced the development of Canada's identity as
a nation from World War I to the present. By examining how the country has responded to economic, social, and
technological changes and how individuals and groups have contributed to Canadian culture and society during this period,
students will develop their ability to make connections between historical and current events. Students will have opportunities
to formulate questions, locate information, develop informed opinions, and present ideas about the central issues and events
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
By the end of this course, students will:
• 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.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
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Student’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________
Resources:
Course Timeline:
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
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2:
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4:
5:
World War One: 1914 -1918
From Boom to Bust: 1920 - 1930
World War Two: 1939-1945
A Nation Matures: 1945 - 1967
Contemporary Canada: 1968 – Present
30
10
30
15
10
The course will use a variety of resources which
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 of the student.
Days
Days
Days
Days
Days
The primary textbook used by students, but not
distributed, will be Canada: Understanding Your
Past.
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 30% of the final
mark. These tasks are specifically itemized below.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Any damage incurred during usage will result in
payment for replacement.
Replacement cost for the textbook is $50.00
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
and World Studies.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark.
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: (CPT = 30%)
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.
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!