Victoria Park Collegiate Institute Canadian & World Studies

VICTORIA PARK COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE – CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES

CANADIAN HISTORY SINCE WWI CHC 2P1/9, Grade 10 – Applied/Special Education

Teacher: Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Quejada, Mrs. Bremner

Assistant Curriculum Mrs. Bremner Leader:

There is no prerequisite course for CHC 2P9.

DESCRIPTION / RATIONALE

This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through changes in population, economy, and technology. Students will analyze the elements that constitute Canadian identity, learn the stories of both 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 and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.

LEARNING STRATEGIES This course provides students the opportunity to explore, analyze and reflect on history through diverse teaching and learning strategies. Critical thinking skills, such a formulating a thesis, identifying bias and viewpoint, debating, analyzing primary sources and problem-solving, are a focus of many activities. Focused inquiry, data analysis, note-taking and guided Internet searches are examples of the research skills that students practice. Students will have many opportunities to develop their skills in communication through formal presentations, role playing, writing in role and persuasive paragraph writing. The course also provides opportunities for student learning to improve by using formative assessment tools in each unit. e.g., visual organizers, peer editing of written work and teacher feedback.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The following considerations apply to each of the units in this course: Instructional and assessment activities must take into account the strengths, needs, learning expectations and accommodations as identified in the Individual Education Plan whether students are formally identified or not. (Regulation 181/98)

EVALUATION * Please note: although each unit culminating task will evaluate the various learning skills as outlined in the course syllabus, the details and the organization of the assignments as listed below are at the discretion of the classroom teacher, and thus may vary between each history class.

FINAL MARK TERM WORK CULMINATING ACTIVITY = + (100%) (70%) (30%) UNIT BREAKDOWN OF MARKS BY ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES (Unit Culminating Tasks)

UNIT KU TI A C 1. 1914 -1919 - Growth, Sacrifice and Dreams of Peace

 Propaganda poster: creating and presenting or X X X X  Political cartoon: analyzing or X X X X  Personal letter: role play writing or X X X X  Test: World War I X X X X

2. 1920-1938 – The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression

 Role Play: Life and Times in the X X X X 1920s/Depression or  Media Artifact: Newspaper, Magazine, and/or X X X X Advertisement

3. 1939-1945 – The Horrors of War

 Propaganda poster: creating and presenting or X X X X  Political cartoon: analyzing or X X X X  Personal letter: role play writing or X X X X  Choice Board: Major Issues X X X X

3. 1946-1959 - Pursuit of Security, Prosperity and Unity

 Research Report: Cold War Confrontations (The X X X X Suez Crisis, Gouzenko Affair) or  Role Play : Canada & the Cold War X X X X

4. 1960- Present - Conflicts and Economic Challenges: Noisy Evolution

 Debate/ Speech: Multiculturalism and the X X X X Canadian Identity or  News Report: Exploring the years of conflict or X X X X  Letter of Recommendation: What makes a good X X X X leader? Exploring the years of conflict.

TERM WORK (70%) 70% of the final grade will be based on a variety of assessment and evaluation instruments (tests, quizzes, assignments/research paper etc…) undertaken throughout the course. Consideration will be given to the most recent and consistent evaluations. Marks will be gathered in the required four achievement categories as follows:

Knowledge / Understanding 25 % Thinking / Inquiry 25 % Communication 25 % Application 25 %

CULMINATING ACTIVITIES (30%) A culminating project (based on the major expectations of the course) worth 30% will comprise the remainder of your mark.

CULMINATING ACTIVITIES KU TI A C Defining Canada (30%)  Research process and final product X X X X will be evaluated ATTENDANCE \ LATE POLICY Regular attendance and punctuality are absolutely vital to success in this course. Students who are legitimately absent should have a note or admit slip when returning to class. Students who do not produce a suitable note or have a valid reason for an absence will be considered to be skippers.

CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES Students are expected to be in class punctually, regularly and behave in a manner consistent with the school’s Code of Behaviour. Students are also expected to be prepared with notebook, textbook and writing instruments. Students who do not comply with these rules will face remedial measures such as parent/guardian involvement or other disciplinary measures.

EXTRA HELP Any student requiring assistance may arrange for a mutually convenient appointment. Ms. Akram, Ms. Bremner, and Ms. Quejada can be reached in the History Office, Room 313 on the third floor.

REPORTING OF MARKS Students who wish to know their mark during the course may request the opportunity to view their mark by appointment.

SCHOOL POLICY REGARDING SUBMITTAL OF LATE ASSIGNMENTS See Student planner for school policy.

Course Texts Bain, C. et. al. Experience History - Canada Since World War I, Pearson Education Canada, 2006.

Hundey, et. al. Canadian History (1900-2000), Irwin Publishing Canada, 2000.