This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society.
Courses Type: Open Preparation
2Prerequisite: None
Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship explores the rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Throughout this course, students will explore issues of civic importance, including healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, all the while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and political processes in their local, national, and/or global communities. Students will also be asked to apply concepts of political inquiry as they investigate and express informed opinions about a range of political issues.
CHV2O 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 CHV2O course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | What is Government Part 1 | 11 Hours |
| Unit 2 | What is Government Part 2 | 11 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Being a Canadian Citizen | 11 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Being an Engaged Citizen | 12 Hours |
| FINAL | Course Culminating Task | 10 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 55 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 10 Civics Online Course
Students will learn what it means to be an informed, active citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in local, provincial, national, and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social change, examine decision-making processes in Canada, explore their own and others’ beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues.