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Course name: Civics and Citizenship Course code: (CHV2O)

Grade: 10
Type: Open
Course description: This resource explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Learners 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. Learners 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.
Grade: 10
Type: Open
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This resource explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Learners 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. Learners 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.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

9 Lessons

5 Lessons

1.1   Welcome to the course

1.2   What does an active citizen do?

1.3   Why do you have rights and freedoms?

1.4   How does government work?

1.5   What are the different types of government?

4 Lessons

2.1   What is political participation?

2.2   What is global citizenship?

2.3   How can you be an active citizen?

2.4   How can someone defend their rights?