This course explores key aspects of the social, economic, and political development of the United States from precontact to the present.
Courses Type: University Preparation
Prerequisite: CHC2D, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I or CHC2P, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I
This course explores key aspects of the social, economic, and political development of the United States from precontact to the present. Students will examine the contributions of groups and individuals to the country’s evolution and will explore the historical context of key issues, trends, and events that have had an impact on the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. 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 various forces that helped shape American history.
CHA3U Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the CHA3U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Getting Ready for History | 8 Hours |
| Unit 2 | American History Pre-contact to 1770 | 25 Hours |
| Unit 3 | American History 1770-1880 | 25 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 4 | American History 1880-1939 | 25 Hours |
| Unit 5 | American History 1940 to 2020 | 25 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| View Sample Gradebook Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 11 Canadian & World Studies Online Course
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge as well as a development of an attitude that supports these skills and knowledge responsibly. The course design is geared to meet and exceed the prerequisite requirements for studying at the University level. The organization of the course is packaged into five distinct units which correspond with the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12 Canadian and World Studies document. However, the number of units has been redesigned to what the author considers a more constructive development of material promoting a more manageable chucking of information from a students’ perspective.