Course Information Sheet
Social Sciences and Humanities
HHS 4C: Families in Canada
This course enables students to develop an understanding of social science theories as they apply
to individual development, the development of intimate relationships, and family and parentchild
relationships. Students will explore a range of issues relating to the development of
individuals and families in contemporary Canadian society as well as in other cultures and
historical periods. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct research on
individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child roles and relationships in Canada.
HHS 4C will focus on the following units of study and their respective overall expectations.
RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS
• Exploring: explore topics related to families in Canada, and formulate questions to guide
their research;
• Investigating: create research plans, and locate and select information relevant to their
chosen topics, using appropriate social science research and inquiry methods;
• Processing Information: assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information gathered
through research and inquiry;
• Communicating and Reflecting: communicate the results of their research and inquiry
clearly and effectively, and reflect on and evaluate their research, inquiry and
communication skills.
THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DEVELOPMENT
• Individual Development: demonstrate an understanding of theoretical perspectives and
research on various aspects of individual development;
• The Development of Intimate Relationships: demonstrate an understanding of theoretical
perspectives and research on the development of intimate relationships;
• The Development of Family and Parent-Child Relationships: demonstrate an
understanding of theoretical perspectives and research on the development of family and
parent-child relationships.
THE IMPACT OF NORMS, ROLES, AND INSTITUTIONS
• The Effects on Individuals: demonstrate an understanding of the impact of norms, roles,
and social institutions on individuals throughout the lifespan;
• The Effects on Intimate Relationships: demonstrate an understanding of the impact of
norms, roles, and social institutions on intimate relationships;
• The Effects on Family and Parent-Child Relationships: demonstrate an understanding of
factors that can affect decisions about whether to have and how to care for children, and
of the impact of norms, roles, and social institutions on family and parent-child
relationships.
TRENDS, ISSUES, AND CHALLENGES
• Trends and Challenges for Individuals: demonstrate an understanding of demographic
trends related to the lives of individuals, and of the impact of social issues and challenges
on individual development;
• Trends and Challenges in Intimate Relationships: demonstrate an understanding of
demographic and social trends and issues related to intimate relationships, and of
strategies for responding to challenges in those relationships;
• Trends and Challenges in the Family and in Parent-Child Relationships: demonstrate an
understanding of demographic trends related to the family and to parent-child
relationships, and of the impact of social issues and challenges on family development.
The final mark will be calculated based on the Ministry of Educations Achievement Chart as
follows: Knowledge/Understanding: 25%; Thinking: 25%; Communication: 25%; Application:
25%.
70% of the final mark will be based on work completed throughout the course, including
practical experience, tests, and assignments. 30% of the final mark will be based on the final
evaluation.
All course expectations can be found at the Ontario Ministry of Education Website
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary
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