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Civics And Citizenship, Grade 10, Open (CHV2O)
$299.00
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Course Description For Civics And Citizenship, Grade 10, Open (CHV2O)
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them. This course also includes learning on digital literacy and critical-thinking skills, the mechanisms of government, Indigenous governance systems and structures, the historical foundations of the rights and freedoms we enjoy in Canada, ways in which government policy affects individuals’ lives and the economy, and ways for students to serve their communities.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Civics And Citizenship, Grade 10, Open (CHV2O)
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the CHV2O course profile.
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civic Awareness | Students explore democratic values, civic issues, rights and responsibilities, Canadian and Indigenous governance systems, and the role of citizens in a democratic society. | 20 Hours |
| 2 | Government and the Political Process | Students examine political parties, federal/provincial/municipal responsibilities, the electoral process, law-making, government budgets, and ways government policy affects individuals and communities. | 20 Hours |
| 3 | Global Civics | Students investigate global citizenship, international issues, human rights, civic contributions, and ways individuals and groups can respond to global challenges. | 15 Hours |
| Final | Culminating Project and Final Exam | Students demonstrate comprehensive achievement of the course expectations through a culminating project and final examination based on course units. | 30% Final Evaluation |
| Total | Course Total | Total instructional time | 55 Hours |
What You Will Learn – Curriculum Expectations
What CHV2O focuses on
- This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate and express informed opinions about a range of political issues and developments that are significant in today’s world and of personal interest to them.
Democratic citizenship and civic issues
- Explore democratic values, civic issues, Canadian rights and responsibilities, and the importance of civic action.
- Study Canadian and Indigenous governance systems, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and ways citizens can participate in democracy.
- Time: 20 Hours
How government works in Canada
- Examine political parties, elections, federal/provincial/municipal responsibilities, and the process of forming governments.
- Investigate law-making, government budgets, public policy, and how different groups influence government decisions.
- Time: 20 Hours
Citizenship beyond Canada
- Analyze global citizenship, human rights, international institutions, and civic issues that affect communities around the world.
- Explore ways individuals and groups can respond to global challenges and create positive civic change.
- Time: 15 Hours
How marks are calculated
- 70% — Course work conducted throughout the course
- Knowledge/Understanding — 17.5%
- Thinking/Inquiry — 17.5%
- Communication — 17.5%
- Application — 17.5%
- 30% — Final Evaluation: Culminating Activity 10% and Final Exam 20%
Major course tasks
- Lesson 1.4 A Good Citizen — report and questions about a good citizen
- Lesson 1.8 Balancing Rights Case Study — legal case research
- Lesson 2.6 Canada’s Main Political Parties — compare party ideals and viewpoints
- Lesson 2.8 Becoming a Federal MP — create a political platform
- Lesson 3.4 Eva Olsson — concentration camps and peace
- Unit 3 Culminating Task — exploring an international issue
End-of-course assessment
- Report — global citizenship award submission
- Exam — final summative exam covering course units 1–3
Instructional approaches
- Direct instruction and teacher modelling
- Class discussions, small group discussions, and conferencing
- Experiential learning, role playing, and presentations
- Individual or group research using computers and internet resources
- Independent work, worksheets, brainstorming, and problem solving
How teachers support learning
- Assessment for Learning: quizzes, questioning, conferencing, feedback, and coaching
- Assessment as Learning: journals, reflections, exit/entrance cards, self/peer assessment, and goal setting
- Assessment of Learning: tests, presentations, projects, demonstrations, debates, and final evaluations
- Evidence of learning includes products, observations, and conversations
Main course resources
- Citizenship: Issues and Action, Prentice Hall Pearson Education Canada Inc.
- Civics, Durham Continuing Education, 2005
- Civics: Participating in a Democratic Society, McGraw-Hill, 2000
- Civics Today, Irwin Publishing, 2000
- Active Citizenship, Oxford Canada, 2006
- CBC News, Global News, Elections Canada, Ontario Legislature, Government of Canada, and other teacher-approved civic resources
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 55-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 55-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 55 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
CHV2O is a Grade 10 Civics course at a Open preparation level.
2O refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 2 means it is a grade 10 course and O means it is an open preparation course.
Prerequisite: None
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
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