Social Sciences

Social Sciences and Canadian & World Studies at TCI

Our Social Sciences team at Thistletown CI strives to engage our students in an interactive and dynamic way. As 21st century learners, it is important for our students to become aware and obtain global competencies which will set them up for success post high school. Through dynamic lessons and engaging assessments and evaluations, our students are able to explore and discover their true selves!

Courses Offered

 

CGC1D -Issues in Canadian Geography

(Mandatory) Grade 9

C1


 

 

This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place in which to live. Prerequisite: None

CHC2P - Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10

    c2
 

This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different individuals, groups, and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities, in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada. Students will develop an understanding of some of the political developments and government policies that have had a lasting impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

 

Prerequisite: None

 

CHV20 - Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10

c3

 

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

 HIF1O/2O - Exploring Family Studies,

Grades 9 and10

c4



 
This course explores, within the context of families, some of the fundamental challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will explore adolescent development and will have opportunities to develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. They will learn about the diverse ways in which families function in Canada and will use research skills as they explore topics related to individual and family needs and resources. 



Prerequisite: None
 HPC3O1- Raising Healthy Children, Grade 11






This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers need, with particular emphasis on maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical experience, students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their early behaviour. Students will develop their research skills through investigations related to caregiving and child rearing.

Prerequisite: None


 
 

CLN3U/4U- Canadian and International Law, Grades 11 and 12

c6


 

 

This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.

 

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

 HHS4CU - Families in Canada
Grades 11 and 12
c7
 
This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.

 

 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies 
 
 
HSB4U - Challenge and Change in Society, Grade 12

c9


 This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

 

 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
 

 HSE4M - Equity and Social Justice, From Theory to Practice, Grade 12

c10

 

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.

 

 Prerequisite: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies 
 


Department Staff

Cheryl Carter

Assistant Curriculum Leader 

Cheryl.carter@tdsb.on.ca

 

Bhavini Patel

Geography & Social Sciences Teacher

Bhavini.patel@tdsb.on.ca

 

Sue Jackson

Teacher Librarian, Law/History Teacher

Sue.jackson@tdsb.on.ca

 

Marta Taylor

Family Studies Teacher 

Marta.taylor@tdsb.on.ca