CHC2D
Canadian History since World War I
This Grade 10 Canadian History course examines social, economic and political developments in Canada since 1914 and their impact on individuals, communities and national identity. Students use historical inquiry, evidence and the concepts of historical thinking throughout.
Grade
10
Credit
1.0
Delivery
Online
Prerequisite
None
About This Course
This Grade 10 Canadian History course examines social, economic and political developments in Canada since 1914 and their impact on individuals, communities and national identity. Students use historical inquiry, evidence and the concepts of historical thinking throughout.
What You'll Learn
- Use historical inquiry, evidence and the concepts of historical thinking.
- Examine Canada's social, economic and political context from 1914 to 1929.
- Investigate the Depression, political ideologies, World War II, the Holocaust, the Holodomor and Canadian responses.
- Study postwar change, rights, Indigenous-Crown relations, Black Canadian activism, the Cold War and identity from 1945 to 1982.
- Examine constitutional change, reconciliation, diversity, global relations and contemporary Canadian identity from 1982 to the present.
- Analyze how communities, conflict, cooperation and major events shape identities, citizenship and heritage.
Skills You'll Develop
- Historical inquiry and evidence evaluation
- Source analysis, corroboration and historical argument
- Historical significance, cause and consequence, continuity and change, and historical perspective
- Research, close reading, discussion and presentation
- Critical thinking about identity, citizenship, rights and public issues
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Use the historical inquiry process and concepts of historical thinking to investigate Canadian history since 1914.
- Apply historical investigation skills in everyday contexts and identify related career applications.
- Assess key events, trends and developments from 1914–1929 and their significance for different communities.
- Analyze developments from 1929–1945, including interactions, conflict, cooperation, identity and citizenship.
- Analyze social, political and economic change from 1945–1982, including rights, Indigenous-Crown relations and changing identities.
- Analyze developments from 1982 to the present, including reconciliation, diversity, global relations and contemporary identity.
- Interpret and communicate conclusions using relevant historical evidence and multiple perspectives.
Course Units
The following reflects the school’s planned organization of the course. Approximate time allocations may be adjusted while all curriculum expectations and required planned learning are maintained.
| Unit | Title / Major Learning Focus | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Inquiry, Evidence, Concepts of Historical Thinking and Transferable Skills | 8 hours |
| 2 | Canada, 1914–1929: War, Social Change, Communities, Citizenship and Heritage | 20 hours |
| 3 | Canada, 1929–1945: Depression, Political Ideologies, World War II, the Holocaust, the Holodomor and Canadian Responses | 24 hours |
| 4 | Canada, 1945–1982: Postwar Change, Rights, Indigenous-Crown Relations, Black Canadian Activism, the Cold War and Identity | 28 hours |
| 5 | Canada, 1982 to the Present: Constitutional Change, Reconciliation, Diversity, Global Relations, Black Communities and Contemporary Identity | 28 hours |
| Final | Mandatory Written Final Examination | 2 hours |
Assessment
Assessment uses evidence gathered over time from student work, conversations and observations. The final grade for 2026–2027 is determined as follows:
| Component | Weight | How It Is Determined |
|---|---|---|
| Course work throughout the course | 65% | Evaluation evidence gathered throughout the course, with professional judgement applied to the full body of evidence of achievement. |
| Mandatory written final examination | 20% | Mandatory written final examination for Grade 10 Canadian and World Studies. |
| Attendance and participation | 15% | Based on the full body of evidence of meaningful attendance and participation. |
Examples of Assessment Evidence
Assessment evidence may include source-analysis discussions, conferences, oral explanations, research notes, essays, document-based responses, tests, projects, presentations and final evaluations.
Pathways
Students connect historical inquiry, research, communication, data interpretation, source evaluation, critical thinking and project-management skills to pathways and careers in history, law, political science, social science, journalism, public administration, education, Indigenous studies and many other fields.
The course also develops transferable skills that can be applied in other subjects, postsecondary learning, community contexts and future employment.
Teacher Support
- Students learn through the school's secure online learning environment and receive ongoing support from qualified teachers.
- Teacher-supported conferencing, tutorials and scheduled live support are available as appropriate.
- Teachers explicitly teach historical significance, cause and consequence, continuity and change, and historical perspective.
- Students receive guidance with primary and secondary sources, close reading, source corroboration, evidence evaluation and historical argument.
- Seminars, structured discussions, debates, oral conferences and collaborative inquiry provide multiple ways to explore complex topics.
- Teachers communicate learning goals and success criteria and provide timely descriptive feedback on strengths, next steps and opportunities for improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the course code?
CHC2D — Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic.
How many credits is CHC2D?
The course is worth 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit.
Is there a prerequisite?
No. The course outline lists no prerequisite or co-requisite.
What time period does the course cover?
The course investigates Canadian history from 1914 to the present.
How is the final grade calculated?
65% course work, 20% mandatory written final examination, and 15% attendance and participation.
Are Indigenous histories and perspectives included?
Yes. The course examines First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, Indigenous-Crown relations, government policies, reconciliation and related topics throughout.
What skills will students develop?
Students develop historical inquiry, source evaluation, evidence-based argument, research, communication and critical-thinking skills applicable across many academic and career pathways.
Ready to Take This Course?
$549 / Credit
- Provided by CSW — Canadian School of the World
- Ontario Ministry of Education registered
- Delivered fully online
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