Overview
Canadian Civics is an innovative learning resource for Ontario grade 10 Civics (CHV20) that is 100% compliant with the 2005 revised curriculum. Developed in consultation with teachers, students, and educational experts, the student text is accessible and exciting and is supported by a complete Teacher’s Resource that will be useful for both new and experienced Civics teachers, and for non-specialist teachers.
- What students need to know — presents a clear statement of what students will need to learn and understand from the chapter.
- Key Terms — lists the most important terms and concepts in the chapter.
- Key Question — an overarching inquiry question that helps students focus on the content of the chapter and on chapter sections.
- CivicStar — profiles people or groups who have challenged the system, created change, and made other contributions to society.
- Civics Toolkit — develops the critical thinking skills that students are expected to learn throughout their education.
- Did You Know — presents bits of information that highlight and complement the main text.
- Discussion Point — presents questions to spark class or small-group discussion.
- Face Off — focuses on ideas, values, and philosophies that can come into conflict. This feature's scope ranges from local to global and from past to present to future.
- Literacy Coach — offers reading and literacy tips.
- Pause, Reflect, Apply — lets students check their understanding and progress at the end of each major section.
- Replay — summarizes the chapter's major concepts in list form.
- Sources — offers a direct connection to important primary and original sources such as newspaper reports, legislation, editorials, cartoons, and historical photos.
- Study Hall — provides an extensive end-of-chapter assessment of students' progress.
- The Web — points students to the websites that offer supplmentary material.
Top ∧ Content Summary
UNIT 1 Civics Basics
- Why Civics? Why Democracy?
- What Is Government?
- How Do Laws and Regulations Affect You?
- How Do Governments Make Policy?
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UNIT 2 Government and the People
- How Do Citizens Choose Governments?
- What Are Rights and Responsibilities?
- How Does the Judicial System Work?
- How Do Citizens Respond to Issues and Conflicts?
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UNIT 3 Citizenship in Action
- How Do You Define Citizenship?
- Human Rights in the Global Village
- Are We All Global Citizens?
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CULMINATING ACTIVITIES
Top ∧ Provincial Approval
- Ontario — Trillium approved and listed for Civics (CHV20)*.
* The Trillium list comprises those textbooks (and accompanying teacher resource guides) approved by the Minister of Education for use in Ontario schools. The textbooks on the Trillium list have been subjected to a rigorous evaluation in accordance with the criteria specified in Section 4 of Guidelines for Approved Textbooks.
Top ∧Testimonials
“We have purchased two class sets of the Civics textbooks, and I am very happy to report that they have proven to be an excellent resource. The text conforms perfectly with the revised curriculum. It is written in a manner that is appropriate for open classes where the reading level varies considerably. The issues discussed in the case studies are up to date and very relevant to the course. The materials in the Teacher’s Guide are excellent, and will enable non-specialist teachers to deliver the course with confidence and authority. I would highly recommend the Emond Montgomery Civics books to anyone who is looking to purchase textbooks for the CHV 2O Civics Course.”
— Dave MacLeod, South Huron District High School, Avon Maitland District School Board
Click here to see more responses we've received — from both students and teachers — about Canadian Civics.
Top ∧Teacher's Resource
- Extensive teaching notes
- Answers to all text questions
- Supporting blackline masters
- Assessment rubrics
- Notes on the culminating activities
Teachers who use Canadian Civics also benefit from the updates in Class Action.
ISBN: 978-1-55239-173-0 Publication Price: $159.95
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