This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society.
Courses Type: University Preparation
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
Grade 12 Challenge & Change focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to understand and explain the societal impact of shifts in attitudes and behaviour. Throughout this course, students will critically analyze how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use these ideas to analyze causes of, and responses to, challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities.
HSB4U 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 HSB4U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Social Change | 35 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Social Patterns & Trends | 35 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Global Social Change | 38 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 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 12 Social Science 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 Social Sciences and Humanities at the University level. The framework of course delivery focuses the “big pictures” or underlying principles, of Social Sciences and Humanities as outlined on pages 8 & 9 of the Ontario Ministry of Education document: The organization of the course is packaged into nine distinct units which correspond with the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9to 12 Social Sciences and Humanities document. Research and inquiry skills apply to, and will be developed in conjunction with all the units in the course. Research and Inquiry skills are organized under subheadings related to the four stages of inquiry – exploring, investigating, processing information, and communicating and reflecting. Students will also conduct an independent research project using social science research and inquiry methods. In addition, a pre-unit has been added to review and assess the knowledge and skills of students prior to commencing the actual grade 12 course material. Teachers will be providing an assessment for learning opportunity at the beginning of the course; after the pre-unit as recommended in the Growing Success 2010 document. Teachers will be able to use the results of this diagnostic to identify gaps in concepts for learners and provide opportunities to bridge these gaps preparing all learners to be successful in the Grade 12 Change and Change in Society course.