St.Edmund Campion S.S. Canada and World Studies
275 Brisdale Drive
Brampton, ON L7A 3C7
905-846-7124 ext.72199
Course Code: CHC2D1
Course Name: Canadian History Since World War One
Level: Grade 10 Academic
Course Overview:
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in
Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within
the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and
heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including
the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.
Prerequisite: NONE
GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS
Specific Strands of StudyCATHOLIC
and Expectations
include:
Catholic education views human life as an integration of body, minds, and spirit. Rooted in this vision, Catholic education fosters the search for knowledge as a
lifelong spiritual and academic quest.
The student in this course will be:
1. A DISCERNING BELIEVER FORMED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY WHO:
(d) Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teachings and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good.
(e) Speaks the language of life…”recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect
and cherish it
(f) Witness Catholic social teachings by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society.
(h) Respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will.
(j) Recognizes that “sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the human journey” and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the
heart of redemption.
2. AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WHO:
(b) Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively.
(c) Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.
(d) Writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.
3. A REFLECTIVE AND CREATIVE THINKER WHO
(b) Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good.
(c) Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems.
(d) Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience.
(f) Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic, and ecological) for the development of
a just and compassionate society
4. A SELF-DIRECTED, RESPONSIBLE, LIFE LONG LEARNER WHO:
(e) Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work, and personal life
(f) Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills
5.
A COLLABORATIVE CONTRIBUTOR
6. A CARING FAMILY MEMBER WHO:
(a) Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner.
7. A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN WHO:
(f) Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures
Resources:
Course Breakdown
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Historical Inquiry and Skill Development
Canada, 1914 - 1929
Canada, 1929 - 1945
Canada, 1945 - 1982
Canada, 1982 to the Present
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Inquiry
Communication
Application
25%
25%
25%
25%
The course will use a variety of resources including video, CDROM, Internet Applications and a variety of print sources. The
textbook Canada: Face of a Nation is consulted but will NOT
be distributed to students. All course materials (handouts,
articles, documents, assignments, etc) are available on the
course website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/Learning/Departments/Canadian+World
+Studies/Grade+10/CHC2D/
Term Work
Term Essay
Culminating Activity
Final Examination
55%
15%
10%
20%
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing work in process &
evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the chart below for specific skills and key words
used to determine student competency in the different categories.
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
Level
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-100%
Category
Limited
Some
Considerable
Thorough
Knowledge/Understanding
display of
success in
display of
understanding

Knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terms, definitions)
knowledge,
displaying
knowledge
of concepts

Understanding of content (e.g., concepts, ideas, theories, procedures, processes,
skills and
knowledge,
skills and
and ability to
methodologies, and/or technologies)
ability to
skills and
ability to
communicate,
Thinking
apply
application
apply
think

Use of planning skills (e.g., focusing research, gathering information, organizing an
concepts
of concepts
concepts
creatively and
inquiry, asking questions, setting goals)
apply concepts

Use of processing skills (e.g., analysing, generating, integrating, synthesizing,
evaluating, detecting point of view and bias)

Use of critical/creative thinking processes (e.g., inquiry process, problem-solving
process, decision-making process, research process)
Communication

Expression and organization of ideas and information (e.g., clear expression, logical
organization) in oral, written, and visual forms Oral & written communication

Communication for different audiences (e.g., peers, adults) and purposes (e.g., to
inform, to persuade) in oral, written, and visual forms

Use of conventions (e.g., conventions of form, map conventions), vocabulary, and
terminology of the discipline in oral, written, and visual forms
Application

Application of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts, procedures, processes, and/or
technologies) in familiar contexts

Transfer of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts, procedures, methodologies,
technologies) to new contexts

Making connections within and between various contexts (e.g., past, present, and
future; environmental; social; cultural; spatial; personal; multidisciplinary)
A student whose achievement is below 50% at the end of the course will not obtain a credit for the course.
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work habits and homework, and initiative are
assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted through the use of a rubric indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following
letter grades:
E –Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues

LATE ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date established by the teacher will be accepted up to two
days after the given due date. Each day late is 10% penalty. After two days, assignments will NOT be accepted and the
student will receive a mark of zero. Repeated lateness in submissions indicates poor organization skills and will result in
parental contact and will be reflected in the learning skills section of the report card.

INCOMPLETE ASSSIGNMENTS Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria
established in the rubric or evaluation structure.

MISSED TESTS Tests missed with a legitimate reason (Doctor’s Note only) will be written the first day upon return from the
absence. Student eligibility to write the test and the date of writing will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with
the principal.

CULMINATING ACTIVITIES These activities will be due toward the end of the course. They are valued at 10 per cent of the
final mark and will reflect course material and competencies not otherwise reflected on the final exam.

Plagiarism in any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment in question.