Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Social Sciences

CHV2OH Grade 10 Canadian

Civics
Course Description
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in
a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local,
national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about
political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and
others ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public
issues and react responsibly to them. Importance is placed on the student
becoming a better critical thinker in a world of many choices and influences.
Evaluation:
Tests
Assignments
Communication
Current Events

25%
30%
10%
5%

Culminating Evaluation

70% = term work evaluation

30%

near end of course

Course Units
Unit
#
1
2

3
4

Description
Issues and Ideas
- An introduction to some of the big ideas of the course
Canadian Context
- A look at the Canadian picture including how decisions are put into
action
Global Perspective
- An investigation into issues going on around the world
Citizens Handbook
- Your interactive project that gets you to take a stand on a variety of
issues, applying your own opinions and beliefs

Essential Course Components

To be successful in this course you must be able to demonstrate all of the following
skills.

Procedures

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Late and Missing Assignments: It is important for students to develop good
personal management skills (such as time management and planning). These skills
will be reflected in the learning skills area of the report card. All of the above
listed skills/assignments in the Essential Course Components checklist must be
submitted and/or demonstrated in order to earn this credit.
According to Section 3.3 of Appendix G in Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting
Handbook (2013), the teacher will determine a date where he/she will no longer
accept an assignment for marks.
Attendance: Attendance in classes is an important part of learning, and absences
should be avoided. When a student is absent, a parent/guardian must call the
schools attendance line on the date of absence, or provide a note explaining the
absence for the student to submit the following day. Students are responsible for
what they missed during their absence.
Cheating and Plagiarism: It is important for students to do their own best work.
Most assignments for this class are done within the classroom, observed by the
teacher, and this helps to minimize the chances of cheating and plagiarism. In the
event that cheating or plagiarism occurs, the following consequences may be
implemented, in consultation with administration, depending on the situation:
1. The student may be required to redo all or part of the assignment or
assessment.
2. The student may be required to complete an alternate assignment or
assessment.
3. The students work may be treated as a missed assignment.
There may also be other consequences that are determined to be appropriate (e.g.
detention, suspension, etc.) as per the schools progressive discipline process.
Parents/guardians will be informed about the infraction and the consequences.
Please refer to your student handbook for more details on these policies and other
academic procedures.

Signatures
Please sign below indicating you have read and understand the requirements for successful completion of
this course.
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Contact Information
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