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Program Overview
Social Studies 13 is all about you and the Canadian Government, it is
comprised of two major units of study.
In Topic A, students examine a number of forces that have shaped Canada into a nation with a unique identity, a nation of diverse communities, and a nation seeking cooperation and security in a world community.
In Topic B, students gain an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship an the knowledge and skills necessary for participation in the Canadian political process and Canadian society.
Prerequisites
- None
- 50% in grade 9 Social Studies recommended
Required Resources
- Required textbook: Twentieth Century Canada
General Expectations
- Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified
by their instructor.
- Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes,
and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect
the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical
that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor
regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted
by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
- Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short
period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their
progress.
- Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the
communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts
per week is expected.
- Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected
to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor.
Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
- Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing
assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor
delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines.
Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience
technical problems.
Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements
- Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either
ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
- Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational
resources and download files.
- File management skills necessary to create directories, save files,
and retrieve files.
- Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
- A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator
6.0 or higher.
- Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.
Face-to-Face Requirements
- Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the
testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
- Students may be required to attend appointments with the school
councilor
if their progress becomes a problem.
Evaluation
- 50% Assignments/Quizzes
- 50% Exams
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