Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10 Academic (CHC2D)
This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their
impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the
role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the
global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events
on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply
the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the
interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in
Canadian history since 1914.
Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10 Applied (CHC2P)
This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and
how they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore
interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals
and groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students will develop their ability to
apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including
the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating the continuing relevance
of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day
Canada.
Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10 Open (CHV2O)
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen
in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy
schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social
media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of
political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply
the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and
express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that
are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.
World History to the End of the
Fifteenth Century, Grade 11
University/College Preparation (CHW3M)
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world,
from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that
contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies
throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of
these societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking
and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence,
when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work
in various societies and in different historical eras.
World History since the
Fifteenth Century, Grade 12
University Preparation (CHY4U)
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately
1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of
contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships.
They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical
inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate
key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
Understanding Canadian Law,
Grade 11
University/College Preparation (CLU3M)
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the
lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of laws relating to rights
and freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and family, contract, employment, tort, and
criminal law. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of
legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process when investigating a range of legal
issues and formulating and communicating informed opinions about them.
Canadian and International Law,
Grade 12
University Preparation (CLN4U)
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed
in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the
principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and
freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in
Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the
legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating
these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.
Canadian and International
Politics, Grade 12
University Preparation (CPW4U)
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics.
Students will explore political decision making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder
groups, and various institutions, including governments, multinational corporations, and
non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to address domestic and international
issues. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry
process to investigate issues, events, and developments of national and international
political importance, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them.