Canadian History in the Twentieth Century

CHC2D Canadian History in the Twentieth Century Grade 10, Academic Glebe Collegiate - Social Sciences

Teacher: R. Collishaw Room: 311 Office: 310 Website: http://collishaw.pbworks.com Can also be accessed through the school website: www.glebeci.ca “teacher pages” Extra Help: By appointment after school Textbooks: Canadian Sources Investigated; Canadian History; Canada: Our Century, Our Story; Canada: A Nation Unfolding; Canada: Continuity and Change. Course Description: This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada's national identity from World War I 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 communication skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view.

The curriculum document is available at http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/canworld.html

Key Curriculum Expectations

o explain how local, national, and global influences have helped shape Canadian identity o analyse the impact of external forces and events on Canada and its policies since 1914 o analyse the development of French-English relations in Canada, with reference to key individuals, issues, & events o assess Canada’s participation in war and contributions to peacekeeping and security o analyse changing demographic patterns and their impact on Canadian society since 1914 o analyse the impact of scientific and technological developments on Canadians o explain how and why Canada’s international status and foreign policy have changed since 1914 o analyse the contributions of various social and political movements in Canada since 1914 o assess how individual Canadians have contributed to the development of Canada and the country’s emerging sense of identity o analyse how changing economic and social conditions have affected Canadians since 1914 o analyse the changing responses of the federal and provincial governments to social and economic pressures since 1914 o formulate questions on topics and issues in the history of Canada since 1914, and use appropriate methods of historical research to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize relevant information from a variety of sources o interpret and analyse information gathered through research, employing concepts and approaches appropriate to historical inquiry o communicate the results of historical inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a variety of forms of communication

Absences Student success is directly linked to regular attendance. Students are responsible for catching up on all the class material when they are absent from class. Knowing in advance means informing yourself – talk to the teacher, check the website http://collishaw.pbworks.com to find out what you have missed. CHC2D Canadian History in the Twentieth Century Grade 10, Academic Glebe Collegiate - Social Sciences

Course outline Unit Title Time Key Evaluation Task Allocated *Subject to Change* What is History and why should I learn it? 1 week History of Me Paragraph Introduction to Key Moments assignment 1 The Great War – How did the war change Canada? How 2 weeks Unit Test did Canada change the war? (World War I - 1914-1918) 2 The 1920s – An Era of Progress? 2 weeks In Class Essay (The Roaring Twenties - 1919-1929) 3 How did Canadians experience the Depression? What did 2 weeks Royal Commission we do about it? (The Great Depression - 1929-1939) Simulation 4 What did World War II mean to ordinary Canadians? 3 weeks In Memoriam – Glebe’s (World War II - 1939-1945) WWII soldiers Summative #1 - Research Project Week of May Diary of a Canadian 21st 5 Did Canada achieve security, unity and prosperity in the 2 weeks Cold War Storyboard post-war period? (1945-1967) In Class Essay 6 Who are we and where are we going? Canada’s Key 2 weeks Key moments Moments (1967-present) presentation Summative # 2 - Primary Source Analysis During Exams Personal Interview

Within each unit the following themes will be examined: a) Communities: Local, National and Global b) Change and Continuity c) Citizenship and Heritage d) Social, Economic and Political Structures e) Methods of Historical Inquiry & Communication

Assessment & Evaluation Course work – 70% Divided as follows: Culminating Tasks – 30% Knowledge/Understanding – 25% Research Project – 15% Thinking/Inquiry – 25% Personal Interview – 15% Communication – 25% Application – 25%

Students are expected to complete all tasks by the assigned deadline. Failure to do so can seriously affect a student’s grade. Please see the assessment and evaluation policy handout for further information.