Canadian History 11

Mr. John Van de Wiel E-mail:

Course Description:

Canadian History 11 is a compulsory Social Studies course that must be used to satisfy the requirements for successful completion of the senior high program. IT is organized around five continuing/persistent questions in Canada’s history. These are questions of current concerns that have deep historical roots that previous generations of Canadians have had to address.

Units of Study:

1. Globalization: What has been Canada’s place in the community of nations, and what should Canada’s role be?

2. Development: How has the Canadian economy evolved in an attempt to meet the needs and wants of all Canada’s people?

3. Governance: Have governments in Canada, past and present, been reflective of Canadian Societies?

4. Sovereignty: How have struggles for sovereignty defined Canada and how do they continue to define Canada?

5. Justice: How has Canada struggled for a just and fair society?

In analysing these essential questions in Canadian history, students will be required to individually investigate an historical question by engaging in an ongoing research through independent study and then communicating the results of this research effectively.

Skills (Students will be expected to be able to use…):

1. Co-operative learning skills essential to the development of positive self-concepts, empowerment, and team work.

2. Critical thinking, creative thinking, problem solving and decision making.

3. Accessing, retrieving, evaluating, organizing, and presenting information in a variety of ways.

4. Appropriately using current technologies.

Materials Provided:

Textbook Canada’s History: Voices and VisionsAtlases

Various documentaries/articlesPortfolio (file folder)

Teacher created material

Materials provided by student:

*Binder with loose-leaf (scribbler is acceptable but ensure that you always have loose leaf to hand in assignments)

*Pens*Ruler

*Pencils*Colored pencils

*Erasers*Highlighters

Evaluation – marks are cumulative from February to June:

Portfolio – 5%

Independent Project – 15%

Tests – 25%

Quizzes – 15%

Assignments/Projects – 20%

Exam – 20%

*subject to change*

Student Expectations:

In order to have a successful year, it is necessary that each student must:

come to class prepared with their assignments completed

demonstrate respect for their fellow students

demonstrate behavior that contributes to a positive learning environment

Missed Tests/Assignments

Assignments/Projects etc. are due on the assigned due date. Failure to pass in an assignment on or before the due date will result in a mark of zero. In the case of an excused absence, the expectation is that the student will hand in the assignment/project the first day they return back to class. In the case of an excused absence for a test, students will be expected to write the test the first day they return back to class. All unexcused absences will be verified with the office and are deemed excused at the discretion of the principal.