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Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School |
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| Civics, Grade 10, Open CHV2O | ||
| Description/Rationale | ||
| This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in local, national, and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social change, examine decision-making processes in Canada, explore their own and others’ beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues. | ||
| Unit Titles | ||
| Unit 1 | Democracy: Issues and Ideas | |
| Unit 2 | Democracy: The Canadian Context | |
| Unit 3 | Democracy: Global Perspectives | |
| Evaluation | ||
| Term Work | Tests and Assignments | 50 % |
| Culminating Activities | 20% | |
| Final Evaluation | Final Demonstration | 15% |
| Exam | 15% | |
| Materials | Evans, Mark et al. Citizenship Issues and Action. Toronto: Prentice Hall, 2000 | |
Students are responsible for the textbooks that are assigned to them. Lost or damaged books are to be replaced at current replacement value.