Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist

Dr. Karen McCloskey

MA, PhD, QM Quality Matters

CHV20

Grade 10

University Preparation

Civics and Citizenship

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

CHV20

Grade 10

University Preparation

Civics and Citizenship

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Details

Course Code

CHV20

Course Name

Civics and Citizenship

Grade

Grade 10

Course Type

University Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

None

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

8/6/2024

Curriculum

CHV20 – The Ontario Curriculum, Canadian and World Studies, Grades 9 and 10, 2018 (revised)

Course Description, Unit Overview, Timeline

This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, 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.

Prerequisite: None

Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.

Unit Title & Description

Time Allocated

Unit 1: What Does it Mean to Be a Citizen?

In this unit, you’ll explore what it means to be a citizen in Canada. You’ll learn about your rights and responsibilities through interactive scenarios and reflect on your own values. You’ll also take a quiz to test your understanding of civic issues and begin a digital portfolio to document your learning journey.

8 Hours

Unit 2:Your Voice, Your Power: Civic Actions

Discover how your voice can make a difference! In this unit, you’ll research examples of civic actions that have changed society, and you’ll create your own action plan for an issue you care about. You’ll reflect on why civic engagement is important and document your plan in your portfolio.

10 Hours

Unit 3:Behind the Scenes: How Government Works

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Canadian government operates. You’ll participate in simulations where you take on government roles, learn about political parties, and understand how decisions are made. You’ll create a presentation and take a quizz to deepen your knowledge.

20 Hours

Unit 4:The Power of Participation: Your Role in Governance

Learn how elections work and how you can influence government policies. You’ll develop a campaign strategy for a mock election, explore different electoral systems, and reflect on the impact of your participation. Quizzes and activities will help you understand your role in governance.

15 Hours

Unit 5:Understanding Your Rights and Freedoms

This unit focuses on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You’ll explore key rights through case studies, reflect on the responsibilities that come with these rights, and take a quizz to test your knowledge. Your reflections and analyses will be added to your digital portfolio.

18 Hours

Unit 6:Citizenship in a Global Context

Discover what it means to be a global citizen! You’ll analyze international human rights issues and learn how global institutions protect these rights. You’ll reflect on your role as a global citizen and document your thoughts in your portfolio.

10 Hours

Unit 7: Taking Action: Making a Difference Locally and Globally

It’s time to take action! In this unit, you’ll choose a civic issue that matters to you, develop a detailed action plan, and simulate how you’d carry it out.

22 Hours

Unit 8: Celebrating Civic Contributions

Celebrate the contributions of individuals and groups who have made a difference in society. You’ll research how these contributions are recognized and create a multimedia presentation to share your findings. You’ll also present your digital portfolio, reflecting on everything you’ve learned throughout the course.

10 Hours

Final Exam

Comprehensive assessment of all specific expectations covered in the course. Activities and Assessments: Cumulative final exam to assess overall understanding and application of course concepts.

20 Hours

Total Hours

120 Hours

Teaching and Learning Strategies

At Royal Ontario Academy, our asynchronous, self-paced courses are crafted to engage students actively, encouraging deep learning and self-reflection. Our online OSSD courses are normally divided into 8-10 smaller sections to help students learn content in manageable portions. Lessons connect concepts to practical, relatable social, environmental, and economic issues, fostering lifelong learning by helping students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Students are encouraged to explore, investigate, and think critically as they progress independently. This approach emphasizes problem-solving skills, guiding students to persist through challenges, reason through complex ideas, and explore alternative solutions on their own, building resilience and independence essential for success beyond the classroom.

Our virtual high school courses provide a variety of learning experiences through virtual labs, simulations, knowledge checks, reflections, and videos. Interactive activities and discussion forums are designed to draw on students’ prior knowledge, keeping them engaged and actively participating. These tools enable OSSD students to practice, reflect, and apply concepts flexibly at their own pace, creating a personalized learning journey tailored to each students’ interests and goals.

Assessment and Evaluation

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments.
The final exam is a closed book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

All OSSD courses follow a simple evaluation breakdown at our virtual high school:
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the online course. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation or exam. This may be a final exam, a final project/report, or a combination of both an exam and a project.

Students will receive two reports per course:

First Mid Term Report: Reflects achievement and development after the first 4 Units.

Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course.

According to Growing Success First Edition, Grades 1 to 12, 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:

are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit;
are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year or course and at other appropriate points throughout the school year or course;
are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

Accommodations and IEP for Students

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a students’ learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the students’ IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.

– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.

– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

Resources Required by the Student

General Resources Students Should Have Access To

Spreadsheet Application: Google Sheets or similar for organizing information, creating budgets, and tracking progress.
URL: https://www.google.com/sheets/
Presentation Application: Google Slides or similar for creating presentations on civic research or community projects.
URL: https://www.google.com/slides/
Document Application: Google Docs or similar for creating documents such as reflective journals, action plans, and case study analyses.
URL: https://docs.google.com/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CHV20?
CHV20 is a Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship course at University Preparation level.

2. What are 20 – (eg: 2D in AWQ20 (CHV20))
20 for the CHV20 refers to the grade level and the course type. 3 refers to the 9th Grade and the second digit refers to the University Preparation course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for CHV20?
The prerequisite for Civics and Citizenship is None

4. How long does it take to complete the CHV20 online course?
The completion of the CHV20 course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your CHV20 online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the CHV20?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the CHV20 in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
For students registered in Grade 10 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “”””W”””” being entered in the “”””Credit”””” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

Price Detail

$500

/ 1 Course

$800

/ 2 Course

$1050

/ 3 Course

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