Canadian History since WWI                 www.markvillehistory.com

Teacher:_____________________________                       Course Code: CHC2D1- ____


COURSE DESCRIPTION
Canadian history is absolutely incredible when given a chance, and when approached in the right manner. If you take the time to dig into Canada's history, you are likely to find a past that is as rich and as fascinating as any other country's.

Illuminating the past, challenging you to think critically and creatively, and building the academic and social skills necessary for future educational and career endeavors are the cornerstones of this course. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to be an active participant through debates, simulations, and role-playing. The ultimate success of the course depends on you!

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Students are expected to put forth at all times a sincere effort and to maintain and complete organized notes. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to ensure success in the course.

Should students miss a class due to illness or any legitimate reason, they are expected to catch up on the work they missed and to see the teacher to ensure that all the material covered in the class is clearly understood.

COURSE STRUCTURE & OVERVIEW

Unit

General Time Period

Unit 1: The Great War

1900-1919

Unit 2: Post War, Roaring 20s and Depression

1919-1939

Unit 3: World War II

1939-1945

Unit 4: Canada in the Modern Era

1945-2000

Unit 5: 21st Century Canada

2000- Present




 

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING

Within each unit, students will be assigned a number of tasks where they will receive direct feedback on their progress and learning. These tasks and the resulting feedback are designed to improve learning, and to provide a foundation for the successful completion of the summative tasks assigned in the unit.

EVALUATION
Your midterm and final grades will be determined by your level of performance on a number of activities. ALL EVALUATION IS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE, there are no group marks. Each of the activities you complete in this course (including tests) will be directly tied to the following achievement areas:

§  Knowledge and Understanding (evaluation of your knowledge of facts and terms and understanding of concepts and theories)

§  Thinking/Inquiry (evaluation of your critical and creative thinking and inquiry skills)

§  Communication (evaluation of your ability to communicate information and ideas in a variety of ways)

§  Application (evaluation of your ability to transfer ideas, draw conclusions, make predictions, and make connections)


EVALUATION

Essential Evidence

 

COURSE WORK                                                                            70%

§  Unit Tests                                                           

§  Small Group Acting (SGA’s)

§  People & Events

§  Assignments
         

MAJOR CULMINATING ACTIVITIES

§  Essay Topic Selection, Process & Final

§  Canadian Heritage Fair

§  Great Debates

 

FINAL EVALUATION WILL INCLUDE                                     30%

§  15% Oral Exam:  "Trials of the Prime Ministers"

  • 15 % Final Examination