District School Board of Niagara
Canadian History in the 20th Century
Grade 10 Academic
CHC 2D
Credit Value: 1
Current Academic Year: 2009-2010
Last Year of Revision: 2009
Ministry Policy Document: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10:Canadian and World Studies
Department Chair: E. Robineau
Course Developer: C. Brown/M. Breaton/B.
Daniels/L. Murray and the DSBN's Revision Team
Course Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country though changes in population, economy, and technology. Students will analyse the elements that constitute identity, learn the stories of both the individuals and communities, and study the evolution of political and social structures. Students will learn about differing interpretations of the past, and will come to understand the importance in historical studies of chronology, and cause and effect relationships. They will also learn to develop nd support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
Units:
Unit |
Time Period |
Title/Theme |
Unit 1 |
1914 - 1928 |
Growth, Sacrifice and Dreams of Peace |
Unit 2 |
1929 - 1945 |
Depression and the Horrors of War |
Unit 3 |
1946 - 1967 |
Pursuit of Security, Prosperity and Unity |
Unit 4 |
1968 - 1983 |
Conflicts and Economic Challenges |
Unit 5 |
1984 - 2003 |
Present North American Reality |
Evaluation:
Tests and Assignments: 45%
Culminating Activities: 25%
Final Demonstration: 10%
Final Exam: 20%
Textbook:
Fielding, J. And R. Evans. Canada: Our Century, our Story. Scarborough: Nelson Thomson Learning, 2000.
Students will be responsible for replacing lost or damaged textbooks.
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