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Grade 11, Open
B2. Homelessness and Inadequate Housing
B3. Housing and the Life Cycle
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
By the end of this course, students will:
B2.1 describe possible effects of homelessness and housing instability on individuals and families (e.g., physical illness, including tuberculo­ sis; mental illness; nutritional deficiencies; develop­ mental delays in children; increased risk of physical and sexual assault; reduced access to government supports; separation of families)
Teacher prompts: “What are the risks for teenagers who do not have a permanent home?” “How does the lack of a permanent address affect an individual’s access to government programs and supports?”
B2.2 explain the effects of living in inadequate housing (e.g., housing that is overcrowded, has poor ventilation, lacks heating/cooling and/or running water and sanitation facilities, is not adequate to withstand natural disasters common in the region)
Teacher prompts: “What diseases are associated with lack of access to clean drinking water?” “Why is it important that housing has adequate ventilation? What are some risks for people living in homes with poor ventilation?”
B2.3 assess the laws and policies that protect the housing rights of individuals and families in Canada (e.g., the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Residential Tenancies Act)
Teacher prompt: “In what ways has the reserve system limited the ability of First Nation people to adequately meet their housing needs?”
By the end of this course, students will:
B3.1 describe what people at different stages of the life cycle (e.g., young people, newly married couples, single parents, families with young children, families with “boomerang” children, empty nesters, retirees) look for in a living space
Teacher prompts: “If you were helping a grandparent choose features for his or her living space, what would you look for?” “If you had a family with young children, what housing features would you want?”
B3.2 describe types of modifications that enhance household access and safety for family members at different stages of the life cycle (e.g., safety gates, electrical outlet covers, safety bars in bath­ rooms, stairway lifts, ramps, heat sensors, fenced yards, child locks on cupboards, secondary suites)
Teacher prompts: “What features are necessary in the bathroom of an elderly person who uses a wheelchair?” “What safety modifications might a family make to their home if they
had small children? Why?”
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