Outline

Welcome to Grade 10 History Class

 Course Outline

 Unit 1: Canada and World War I  This unit examines Canada’s reasons for entering World War I and the contributions made by Canadians on the battlefield and at home. It also reflects on how Canada changed as a result of this participation.

 Unit 2: The Roaring Twenties and Dirty Thirties  This unit examines the years of turmoil between the two World Wars highlighting the post-war problems and the stock market collapse in the late 1920s. It focuses on how individuals and governments responded to the many social, economic and political challenges that Canadians faced.

Unit 3: Canada and World War II  This unit examines the events in Europe that led to World War II and our very significant role during that war. A significant part of this unit focuses on the transformation of the country from a former British colony into a wealthy, independent nation with a role to play on the international stage.

 Unit 4: Canada in the Post-War Era  This unit looks at the years 1945-1969 with an emphasis on international themes global trade, peacekeeping, continental defense, human rights) and the revival of Quebec nationalism.

 Unit 5: Years of Change  This unit examines the turbulent years from 1970-1982. The focus is on the political, economic and constitutional directions of Pierre Elliot Trudeau’s government.

 Unit 6: Toward the New Millennium  The final unit examines the last two decades of the twentieth century. It highlights developments in the women’s movement, Canadian – American relations, globalization and our growing ethnicity.

 Course Evaluation  Class Work-25% <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Unit Assignments/Tests-30% (5% each Unit) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Midterm Exam-15% <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Culminating Task-30%

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Work is generally expected to be completed during class time. Occasionally you will have to finish work at home. This is non-negotiable. Failure to finish work in a timely manner rewards you with time spent in class before or after school finishing what you need to finish. It’s best to work in class. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Work handed in that is significantly below what a student can achieve will be handed back and will be completed again. It will be much easier to do it well the first time!