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HRT3M - GRADE 11 WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, ISSUES, AND RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
$499.00
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Course Description for HRT3M Grade 11, World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Grade 11 World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions HRT3M
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 HRT3M course profile.
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Beliefs | Explore key religious histories and compare core beliefs. In addition, connect sacred teachings to real life. | 30 Hours |
| 2 | Social Structures | Review religion’s role in civilizations and art. Also, understand diversity and pluralism in Canada. | 25 Hours |
| 3 | Religion and the Human Experience | Understand religion’s role in human life and challenge misconceptions. Next, consider modern issues and future trends. | 30 Hours |
| 4 | Research and Inquiry Skills | Use surveys, interviews, or primary sources. As a result, present findings clearly with evidence. | 20 Hours |
| Final | Exam and Summative | Final evaluation: 30% written exam. Meanwhile, term work across Units 1–4 is 70%. | 5 Hours |
| Total | Course Total | Grade 11 Ontario course (1.0 credit) with no prerequisite. | 110 Hours |
What You Will Learn – Curriculum Expectations
What this course covers
Learners explore what people believe and how those beliefs shape daily life. At the same time, the course supports respect for different backgrounds and traditions.
In addition, the course connects religion to the rise of civilizations and modern society. Finally, it builds practical research skills for world religions inquiry.
Unit time plan
- Unit 1: Religious Beliefs — 30 hours
- Unit 2: Social Structures — 25 hours
- Unit 3: Religion and the Human Experience — 30 hours
- Unit 4: Research and Inquiry Skills — 20 hours
- Total: 110 hours
Key learning goals
- Summarize major influences and events that shaped religions.
- Compare similarities and differences in core beliefs.
- Connect sacred writings and oral teachings to human experience.
- Explain how rituals and symbols show religious values.
Key learning goals
- Explain how religions and civilizations influence each other.
- Analyze religion’s influence on artistic expression.
- Describe how gender roles have shaped religion over time.
- Understand religious pluralism in Canada today.
Key learning goals
- Identify the function of religion in human experience.
- Recognize prejudices and common misconceptions.
- Analyze belief systems in the lives of historical figures.
- Consider present and future roles of religion.
Key learning goals
- Use theories and analyses of religion for an independent study.
- Distinguish fact vs opinion, and belief vs religion.
- Choose an inquiry method (survey, interview, database search, or primary sources).
- Communicate results clearly and collaborate effectively.
How learning happens
Strategies: lecture, demonstration, structured discussion, practical tasks, and research projects.
Assessment: quizzes, presentations, and assignments.
Evaluation: each unit ends with a unit test.
How grades are calculated
- Assessed Categories: Knowledge (20%), Thinking/Inquiry (30%), Communication (25%), Application (25%)
- Term Work: 70% (Units 1–4 combined)
- Final Exam: 30% (Written Exam)
- Evidence of Learning: products, observations, conversations
Resources
Note: This course is online, so no textbook is required.
However, learners who want extra reading may use Exploring World Religions (Oxford University Press Canada, 2001).
Important supports
Planning includes accessibility, inclusion, and student supports. For example, teachers consider exceptional learners, ESL/ELD needs, technology, and safe learning practices.
In addition, the course supports literacy and inquiry skills. As a result, learners can research, communicate clearly, and prepare for future pathways.
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-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 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 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
HRT3M is a Grade 11 World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditio at University/College Preparation level.
3M refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 3 means it is a grade 11 course and M means it is a university/college preparation course.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your home, and to your day school.
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