Twentieth Century Canadian History
Grade 10 Applied
Course Description:
This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War 1 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 communications skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view.
Text: Bogle, Don. Canada Continuity and Change. Markham, ONT: Fitzhenry and Whiteside,2000.
Required Materials: a binder with dividers, lined paper, pens/pencils, scissors, glue, and pencil crayons.
Course Units:
1. The Twentieth Century Dawns (1900-1913)
2. Canada and World War 1 (1914-1919)
3. The Roaring Twenties and Dirty Thirties (1919-1939)
4. Canada and World War II (1939-1945)
5. Canada in the Post-War Era (1946-1969), Years of Change (1970-1982) & Towards the New Millennium (1983-present)
Achievement Chart Category Weightings:
The term evaluation, worth 70% of the final mark, consists of four achievement categories:
K/U - Knowledge & Understanding (25%)
APP - Application (15%)
COMM - Communication (15%)
TH - Thinking (15%)
+
Culminating Activity (10%)
Final Exam (20%)
Total = 100%
*Evaluation will be based on tests, quizzes, map work, timeline chronologies, analysis of primary and secondary sources and historical documents, film reviews, documentary questionnaires, research reports/essays, group work, conferences, oral presentations, debates, etc.
Learning Skill Development:
Students will be assisted in their learning development through the following methods:
■ Assessment FOR Learning
-Diagnostic and formative assessment
■ Assessment AS Learning
-Development of student capacity to self assess with teacher support
■ Assessment OF Learning
-Evaluation of student learning
Learning Skills and Work Habits that will be assessed during the course of the term:
■ Responsibility
■ Organization
■ Independent Work
■ Collaboration
■ Initiative
■ Self-Regulation
Student Responsibilities:
As a Social Studies course, the daily course material is rich and demanding. Active participation in class discussion and regular reading of the text and assigned readings are essential for the successful completion of this course. Students will be required to take part in group work, debates, group presentations and performance tasks. In order for you to be successful, you must attend class regularly and punctually in order to keep up with this demanding work load. Listen attentively to the teacher and to your classmates; participate constructively in class activities; be a dependable team member; submit work that is neat, well-prepared, and an example of your best effort. Use class time effectively, and follow a regular homework routine (use the course website to keep yourself organized).
All assignments are expected to be submitted during the due date range. Assignment will not be accepted once the teacher has marked and handed back the assignments to the class. If you are absent for a test (*a note must be provided), you will have to write a make-up test on an alternate date, during lunch hour or during Homework Club (at EHS or Sagamok).
Plagiarism and Late Work Policies:
Please refer to the tab.
Important Notes:
1. The school and board’s late/missed assessment policy with be consistently followed.
2. Cell phones, cameras, video game devices… are not allowed in the classroom at any time.
3. Cell phones are to be placed in the “cell phone bin” upon entering the classroom. Failure to do so, and if
student chooses to use their cell phone during class time, will result in the student being sent to the main
office to place their cell phone in the vault and to meet with administration.
4. iPods and other listening devices, as well as laptops, will be permitted at the teacher’s discretion.
5. No food, drinks (other than bottled water), hats, coats or backpacks will be permitted in the classroom at
any time.
6. No Slip = No library, guidance, office or washroom.
This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War 1 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 communications skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view.
Text: Bogle, Don. Canada Continuity and Change. Markham, ONT: Fitzhenry and Whiteside,2000.
Required Materials: a binder with dividers, lined paper, pens/pencils, scissors, glue, and pencil crayons.
Course Units:
1. The Twentieth Century Dawns (1900-1913)
2. Canada and World War 1 (1914-1919)
3. The Roaring Twenties and Dirty Thirties (1919-1939)
4. Canada and World War II (1939-1945)
5. Canada in the Post-War Era (1946-1969), Years of Change (1970-1982) & Towards the New Millennium (1983-present)
Achievement Chart Category Weightings:
The term evaluation, worth 70% of the final mark, consists of four achievement categories:
K/U - Knowledge & Understanding (25%)
APP - Application (15%)
COMM - Communication (15%)
TH - Thinking (15%)
+
Culminating Activity (10%)
Final Exam (20%)
Total = 100%
*Evaluation will be based on tests, quizzes, map work, timeline chronologies, analysis of primary and secondary sources and historical documents, film reviews, documentary questionnaires, research reports/essays, group work, conferences, oral presentations, debates, etc.
Learning Skill Development:
Students will be assisted in their learning development through the following methods:
■ Assessment FOR Learning
-Diagnostic and formative assessment
■ Assessment AS Learning
-Development of student capacity to self assess with teacher support
■ Assessment OF Learning
-Evaluation of student learning
Learning Skills and Work Habits that will be assessed during the course of the term:
■ Responsibility
■ Organization
■ Independent Work
■ Collaboration
■ Initiative
■ Self-Regulation
Student Responsibilities:
As a Social Studies course, the daily course material is rich and demanding. Active participation in class discussion and regular reading of the text and assigned readings are essential for the successful completion of this course. Students will be required to take part in group work, debates, group presentations and performance tasks. In order for you to be successful, you must attend class regularly and punctually in order to keep up with this demanding work load. Listen attentively to the teacher and to your classmates; participate constructively in class activities; be a dependable team member; submit work that is neat, well-prepared, and an example of your best effort. Use class time effectively, and follow a regular homework routine (use the course website to keep yourself organized).
All assignments are expected to be submitted during the due date range. Assignment will not be accepted once the teacher has marked and handed back the assignments to the class. If you are absent for a test (*a note must be provided), you will have to write a make-up test on an alternate date, during lunch hour or during Homework Club (at EHS or Sagamok).
Plagiarism and Late Work Policies:
Please refer to the tab.
Important Notes:
1. The school and board’s late/missed assessment policy with be consistently followed.
2. Cell phones, cameras, video game devices… are not allowed in the classroom at any time.
3. Cell phones are to be placed in the “cell phone bin” upon entering the classroom. Failure to do so, and if
student chooses to use their cell phone during class time, will result in the student being sent to the main
office to place their cell phone in the vault and to meet with administration.
4. iPods and other listening devices, as well as laptops, will be permitted at the teacher’s discretion.
5. No food, drinks (other than bottled water), hats, coats or backpacks will be permitted in the classroom at
any time.
6. No Slip = No library, guidance, office or washroom.