CHV2O – Civics and Citzenship – Grade 10
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance 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. This course also includes learning on digital literacy and critical- thinking skills, the mechanisms of government, Indigenous governance systems and structures, the historical foundations of the rights and freedoms we enjoy in Canada, ways in which government policy affects individuals’ lives and the economy, and ways for students to serve their communities.
$450.00
*Course outline is subject to change
Overall Curriculum Expectations
Throughout the course, students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full extent of their achievement of the curriculum expectations, across all four categories of knowledge and skills. Evaluations will reflect each student’s most consistent level of achievement. The overall learning expectations for this course are encompassed in the following strands:
POLITICAL INQUIRY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
By the end of this course, students will:
- Political Inquiry: use the political inquiry process and the concepts of political thinking when investigating issues, events, and developments of civic importance
- Developing Transferable Skills: apply in everyday contexts skills developed through investigations related to civics and citizenship education, and identify some careers in which civics and citizenship education might be an asset
CIVIC AWARENESS
By the end of this course, students will:
- Civic Issues, Democratic Values: describe beliefs and values associated with democratic citizenship in Canada, and explain how they are related to civic action and to one’s position on civic issues (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Political Perspective)
- Canadian and Indigenous Governance Systems: explain, with reference to a range of issues of civic importance, the roles and responsibilities of various institutions, structures, and positions in Canadian and Indigenous governance systems, treaty relationships, and other Crown-Indigenous relations (FOCUS ON: Stability and Change; Political Perspective
- Rights and Responsibilities: analyse key rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship, in both the Canadian and global context, and some ways in which these rights are protected or may be infringed upon (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Objectives and Results)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, SERVICE, AND ACTION
By the end of this course, students will:
- Civic Contributions, Inclusion, and Service: analyse the importance of various contributions to the common good, and assess the recognition of beliefs, values, and perspectives, in communities in Canada and internationally (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Stability and Change; Political Perspective)
- Engaged Citizenship and Creating Change through Action:analyse a civic issue of personal interest, and propose and assess methods of creating positive change in their community (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Objectives and Results; Political Perspective
Outline of Course Content
In this unit, students will explore what it means to be an informed, active, and responsible member of society. They will investigate the fundamental concepts of citizenship, including rights, freedoms, and the role of government in a democratic society. A key focus of this unit is the development of effective communication skills—essential for meaningful civic engagement. Through discussions, activities, and real-world examples, students will discover how active participation and respectful dialogue help build stronger communities and foster positive change.
In this unit, students will investigate global issues and reflect on how individuals can make a difference in addressing these challenges. They will examine the political, social, and environmental conditions of countries outside of Canada, and consider the ethical responsibilities we share as global citizens. Through inquiry and analysis, students will explore how informed decision-making and civic action can create meaningful change in people’s lives around the world. From studying international case studies to evaluating ethical dilemmas, this unit empowers students to take responsibility for their role in shaping a more just and sustainable global future.
Assessment Of Learning – Culminating Activity
Assessment Of Learning – Final Exam