History at Tommy Douglas Secondary School
2 Compulsory History Courses in Grade 10:
- Canadian History (Applied or Academic)
- Civics
Grade 10 History courses teach:
Skills:
- Critical Reading
- Writing
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
Attitudes:
- Understanding of other cultures
- Social Justice
- Working with others
Content:
- Political, economic, legal and social history of Canada
- The democratic system
- How to be an active citizen
These skills are essential to success in:
- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (in Gr. 10)
- ALL senior level courses (Science, Business, English, Law, Economics)
- Post Secondary programs including:
- Engineering
- Life sciences and medicine
- Business
- Politics
- Law
These skills take time to learn!
History is much more than facts, names, and dates. The course content is taught through the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills, which need practice and time for feedback. Taking Gr.10 Canadian History in summer school does not allow for the development of these skills, and puts future success in at risk.
Gr. 11 and 12 History Courses:
- Ancient Civilizations (Gr. 11)
- Modern Western History (Gr. 12)
- Law (Gr. 11 and 12)
- Politics (Gr. 11 and 12)
Courses
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.