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Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Canadian and World Studies
E2.2 explain how some economic variables can affect the cost of living in various communities in Canada (e.g., with reference to employment levels, types of work available, scarcity of housing, types of community services)
Sample question: “Why is the cost of living different in Vancouver than in Windsor?”
E2.3 identify some reasons for variations in employment rates between communities (e.g., proximity of communities to natural resources; jobs moving offshore; changes in demand for a particular product; availability of infrastructure to attract business; the closing or downsizing of a plant)
Sample questions: “What are some regions
or communities in Canada that have high unemployment rates? Why are the rates higher in these communities than in other areas? Why are unemployment rates on some First Nations reserves higher than in most other communities in Canada?” “What are some strategies that different communities with high unemployment rates are using to try to boost employment?”
E3. The Local Economy
FOCUS ON: Economic Significance; Stability and Variability
By the end of this course, students will:
E3.1 explaintheimpact,bothpositiveandnegative, that businesses can have on a community, with reference, where possible, to their local com- munity (e.g., providing employment; sponsoring sports teams, cultural events, or other community groups/projects; environmental damage; impact of layoffs or the use of temporary foreign workers)
Sample questions: “Why might a business decide to support a local charity, cultural event, or sports team? What types of things
do businesses support in your community? What impact does this have on the community?” “What are some of the major employers in
your community? Do they provide good and secure jobs?”
E3.2 assess the availability of employment oppor- tunities in their local community
Sample questions: “What opportunities do you have as a student for part-time employment in your community? What opportunities do you think you would have for full-time employment in your community after you graduate?”
E3.3 analyse how various factors, including
the influence of different stakeholders, affect decisions with respect to infrastructure in their community (e.g., with reference to limited financial resources, the needs and wants of different citizens groups and businesses, the concerns/interests of politicians from different levels of government or with different political perspectives, environmental considerations)
Sample questions: “What aspects of the infrastructure need to be upgraded in your community? Which of these do you think should take priority? Why? Who might have a different perspective on priorities? Why?”
E3.4 explain how their actions can contribute to the economic health of their local community (e.g., buying local products, supporting local businesses, volunteering at a food bank, getting a job with a local company)
Sample questions: “How might your decision to buy locally produced goods affect your community? What other actions could you take to support the local economy?”
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