1. Grade 11 Canadian History
Ms. T. Hawryluk,
Social Studies/Science/Math Teacher

2. Silent Reading/News
Sometimes at the beginning of class we will have 5-10 minutes of silent reading.
This will help start the class nice and quietly.
Every few days we may also watch 5-10 minutes of the local news to keep us informed on local/world events or play some Canadian Trivia type games.

3. Outline of the course Unit 1 – Historiography
Unit 2 – Canada’s First Nations People
Unit 3 – First Contact/New France
Unit 4 – British North America (BNA)
Unit 5 – Western Expansion
Unit 6 – 20th and 21 Century

4. History Themes our Country Major concepts:
The Historical Importance and Significance of events and people and how they have shaped
our Country

5. Attendance/Lates
Please be on time: This really has to do with politeness and responsibility. If you are late, you are responsible for catching up on anything you have missed without disturbing the class or other students.
If you miss the class, you must contact me to find out what you missed – either in person or by (see teacher weebly site at I also have a weebly site thawryluk.weebly.com
I appreciate s/phone calls - will arrange homework pickup for extended absences
Let me know well in advance of trips, etc.

6. Supplies Binder with lots of paper!
Pen (Blue and Red), pencil, ruler, pencil crayons
Text: must be left in class each day. If you do not finish the days work, take pictures with your cell phones of the pages that you need.

7. Homework . . . I promise . . . Expect homework regularly
Homework will be checked at regular intervals because a good set of notes will help you to be successful in the course (you will be able to use them for your exam!!!)
If the class is meeting homework expectations I will try to promise no homework on Fridays It is up to you !. . .

8. Due Dates/Deadlines
All work must be handed in on time (assume it to be due the next day unless otherwise told)
There are due dates for a reason!
Also, assignments will not be accepted once the assignment has been handed back to the class. If you wish to hand it in you must work on it in my presence. (lunch or spare)
Parents will be called/ ed
All work must be done - an incomplete (0) will be awarded to a student who fails to complete major assignments

9. Evaluation for the Course
Term Work
Historical Thinking Concepts 75%
Primary Source Documents/Bias
Historical Significance
Cause and Consequence
Continuity and Change
Historical Perspective/Ethical Dimensions
Final Exam %

10. Evaluation/Assessment
Variety is the key . . .
HTC’s will be assessed through a variety of methods including:
Textbook questions/reflections/responses
Projects/Oral presentations
Written assignments – Article summaries, reviews, essays . . .

11. Behaviour Expectations
It’s simple Be nice And come to class prepared and on-time.

12. Cell Phones, MP3’s, electronics
Must be turned off in the classroom and put away into the “Cell Phone Rest Area” out of respect for myself and those around you.
(If there is ‘work time’ you may listen to it quietly then)
First- taken away until the end of class
Second- taken away until the end of the day
Third- taken to office- Admin/Parents

13. Out the front doors to the front sidewalk by the KE School Sign
Fire drill procedures
Out the front doors to the front sidewalk by the KE School Sign

14. Why we’re here . . . Required course for Graduation.
To learn skills, ideas, understanding of Canada and its place in the world, what/who helped shaped our Country, ideas for careers in the field of Social Studies . .
Gain skills for further study

15. Lastly, This is YOUR class and YOUR credit.
Your success in this course is entirely up to YOU, you make your own mark with whatever level of effort you put into the course. YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE!
Take responsibility for your learning
Hey Teacher! Why do I have to learn History? 5 mins
Why study History? 3 mins

16. Best Wishes in Grade 11 Canadian History!