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.
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 | Skills, Strategies & Habits of Success | 13 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Preparing for Work | 13 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Preparation for Post-Secondary Life | 13 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Preparing for your Future | 13 Hours |
| Summative | 3 Hours | |
| Total | 55 Hours | |
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory minimum requirement of 14 days enrollment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.