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Overall Expectations and Related Concepts of Political Thinking
Big Ideas*
Framing Questions*
B: Civic Awareness
B1. Civic Issues, Democratic Values: describe beliefs and values associated with democratic citizenship in Canada, and explain how they are related to civic action and to one’s position on civic issues (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Political Perspective)
In a democratic society, people have different beliefs, which influence their position and actions with respect to issues of civic importance .
What is the relationship between people’s beliefs and values and their positions on civic issues?
Why is it important to understand how political structures and processes work?
What are some ways in which I can make my voice heard within the political process?
In what ways does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect me? What responsibilities come with these rights?
B2. Governance in Canada: explain, with reference to a range of issues of civic importance, the roles and responsibilities of various institutions, structures, and figures in Canadian governance (FOCUS ON: Stability and Change; Political Perspective)
An understanding of
how various levels of government function and make decisions enables people to effectively engage in the political process .
B3. Rights and Responsibilities: analyse key rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship, in both the Canadian and global context, and some ways in which these rights are protected (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Objectives and Results)
People living in Canada have rights and freedoms based in law; at the
same time, they have responsibilities associated with citizenship .
C: Civic Engagement and Action
C1. Civic Contributions: analyse a variety of civic contributions, and ways in which people can contribute to the common good (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Stability and Change)
Individuals and groups of people can make a difference in the world .
Why should I care about issues in my community?
What contributions can I make to my community?
What is the most effective way to voice my position on a civic issue?
What can I do to make a difference in the world? How will I know whether my actions have been effective?
C2. Inclusion and Participation: assess ways in which people express their perspectives on issues of civic importance and how various perspectives, beliefs, and values are recognized and represented in communities in Canada (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Political Perspective)
People, including students, have various ways to voice their points of view within the many communities to which they belong .
C3. Personal Action on Civic Issues: analyse a civic issue of personal interest and develop a plan of action to address it (FOCUS ON: Political Significance; Objectives and Results)
Through the critical analysis of issues and the creation of plans of action, students can contribute to the common good .
Grade 10, Open
Overview (continued)
Throughout this course, when planning instruction, teachers should weave the expectations from strand A in with the expectations from strands B and C. Aspects of the citizenship education framework found on page 10 should also be considered when planning instruction.
Strands B–C
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* See page 14 for a discussion of the purpose of big ideas and framing questions.
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