Department of Social Science
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Secondary School
Course Code: CHC 2P1
Course Name: Canadian History Since WWI
Level:
Student Name: ________________________
Textbook #: __________
Grade 10 Applied
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 of the period.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
Communities: Local, National, and Global
Overall Expectations
* describe some of the major local, national, and global forces and events that have influenced Canada’s policies and Canadian
identity since 1914;
* explain the significance of some key individuals and events in the evolution of French-English relations in Canada since 1914;
* evaluate Canada’s participation in war and contributions to peacekeeping and security.
Change and Continuity
Overall Expectations
* explain some major ways in which Canada’s population has changed since 1914;
* evaluate the impact of some technological developments on Canadians in different periods;
* describe changes in Canada’s international status and its role in the world since 1914.
Citizenship and Heritage
Overall Expectations
* describe the impact of significant social and political movements on Canadian society;
* describe how individual Canadians have contributed to the development of Canada and its emerging sense of identity.
Social, Economic, and Political Structures
Overall Expectations
* explain changing economic conditions and patterns and how they have affected Canadians;
* assess the changing role and power of the federal and provincial governments in Canada since 1914.
Methods of Historical Inquiry and Communication
Overall Expectations
*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 analyze 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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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Students’ 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 -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: Continuity and Change
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.
20 Days
30 Days
30 Days
20 Days
10 Days
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.
Any damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement. Replacement cost for the text is
$70.00
All timelines as stated are approximate.
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 Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: (Final Exam = 15% & Culminating Performance Task = 15%)
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!