Mrs. Blackwell CHV 20

GRADE 10 CIVICS COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will

learn about the elements of democracy in local, national and global contexts, about political reactions to social

change and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ ideas

about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them.

CORE UNITS:

Unit 1: The Good Citizen

Unit 2: The Informed Citizen

Unit 3: The Active Citizen

Unit 4: The Global Citizen

TEXT: Civics Now. Thomson Nelson.

EVALUATION:

ONGOING ASSESSMENT 70% FINAL EVALUATION 30%

Application 17.5% Summative Assessments 30%

Knowledge & Understanding 17.5%

Thinking/Inquiry 17.5%

Communication 17.5%

TESTS & QUIZZES:

Test dates will be announced well in advance. Quizzes may be given at any time, with or without

previous warning. All tests/quizzes must be written on the appointed date unless otherwise arranged

with the teacher.

HOMEWORK:

Daily homework is necessary in order to enhance the learning that takes place in the classroom

Homework will include reading, completion of daily work and assignments, project preparation work

and studying for tests and quizzes

Students will know due dates for major assignments well in advance

PLAGIARISM:

Please be aware that the school has a plagiarism policy in place. Students are not allowed to

(deliberately or non-deliberately) copy and/or use another student’s work, give work to be copied, copy

published work without acknowledgement and proper documentation or submit another’s material as

their own. Any plagiarism violation will result in consequences which may include a repeat of the

assignment, a mark reduction, a mark of zero and/or suspension.

WEBSITE: www.lblackwell.wikispaces.com

Daily instructions, notes and homework MAY be posted to the website. If you are absent please check

the website for missed work and attempt the homework that was assigned for the given day.

Mrs. Blackwell CHV 20

NOTEBOOK: Notebooks should have two sections:

1. Notes - It is the student’s responsibility to have a complete set of notes

-Titles and dates in this section should be included and underlined

2. Tests/Quizzes/Assignments - It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has the

correct solutions to all tests, quizzes and assignments

ABSENCES:

Students who are going to be absent and know about it ahead of time (i.e. due to a school sponsored

activity, doctor’s appointment, etc.) should notify the teacher in order to make necessary arrangements

Students are responsible for catching up on any work that they may miss when absent from class. Those

students who are absent from class must ask a friend (assigned under the “Buddy System”) about the

announcements, notes, handouts, homework, assignments and/or other work missed

COMPLETION & SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES:

All assessment and evaluation activities are due on the assigned date or within the time frame specified

by the teacher

Under normal circumstances, if a student is unable to meet the deadline, the student has a responsibility

to meet with the teacher prior to the due date so that alternate arrangements MAY be made

If a student’s absence is valid, the missed evaluation will be due or completed on the day of the

student’s return to school. It is the student’s responsibility to complete and/or submit the missed

evaluation

Where a student has failed to complete an evaluation activity, after the steps outlined above have been

taken, a mark of zero will be recorded

Once assignments have been returned to the class, no late assignment will be accepted and a mark of

zero will be recorded

If a student misses a test, quiz or assignment due to an invalid absence (i.e. truancy) a mark of zero will

be recorded

Students who are under suspension are required to complete and submit assignments as per deadline

indicated. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain work from classmates. Students returning to

school from suspension will be given a minimum of 5 school days to complete any in-class summative

activity that may have been missed. The teacher will determine the date of the summative evaluation

activity.

NOTES:

1. It is expected that students will come to class on time, prepared and ready to work. Hence, students are

to arrive before the second bell with adequate supplies (i.e. pens, pencils, ruler) the correct binder and

textbook.

2. Students are asked to refrain from eating or drinking (anything other than water) in class. Garbage

should not be left behind.

3. All electronic devices must be off and out of sight during class.

4. The following learning skills will be monitored on an ongoing basis; initiative, organization, work

habits/homework, teamwork and ability to work independently.

5. Students must sit in assigned seats.

Student Name – please print Parent/Guardian Signature