Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 11 Canadian & World Studies
An exploration of world history to the 16th century, the Canadian legal system, economic theory, and regional geography. Students analyze the forces that have shaped human societies and contemporary Canadian identity.
Foundations of Ancient Civilizations
Investigating the social, political, and economic structures of early societies and their lasting legacies.
Analyzing the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled agriculture and its impact on social hierarchy.
Exploring the innovations of Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon, including cuneiform and the Code of Hammurabi.
Examining the role of the Pharaoh, religion, and the Nile in maintaining one of history's longest-lasting civilizations.
Comparing the urban planning of Harappa with the dynastic cycles and philosophies of early Chinese civilizations.
Analyzing the administrative innovations and religious tolerance of the Achaemenid Empire.
Investigating the rise of democracy in Athens, militarism in Sparta, and the birth of Western philosophy.
Tracing the evolution of Rome from a small city-state to a global hegemon and its eventual collapse.
Global Interactions & The Middle Ages
Exploring the interconnectedness of Afro-Eurasia and the Americas before 1500 CE.
Examining the preservation of Roman law and Greek culture in Constantinople.
Investigating the origins of Islam and the rapid expansion of the Caliphates.
Analyzing the economic and cultural exchanges along major medieval trade routes.
Studying the wealth and scholarship of West African empires like Mali and Songhai.
Evaluating the impact of the Mongol Empire on global connectivity and the "Pax Mongolica."
Analyzing the decentralized political and economic systems of Medieval Europe.
Comparing the political structures and scientific achievements of major American civilizations.
Investigating the demographic collapse of the 14th century and its role in ending feudalism.
Foundations of Canadian Law
Understanding the origins, principles, and institutions of the Canadian legal system.
Tracing the development of rights from the Magna Carta to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Distinguishing between Statute Law, Common Law, and Constitutional Law.
Analyzing the structure of the court system and the importance of judicial independence.
Exploring the historical and contemporary role of Indigenous laws and restorative justice.
Examining the stages of a criminal case from arrest to sentencing.
Analyzing Section 2 of the Charter and the reasonable limits clause (Section 1).
Criminal and Civil Law in Action
Applying legal principles to specific cases and understanding the nuances of the justice system.
Distinguishing between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and manslaughter.
Investigating why the law treats young offenders differently than adults.
Understanding the criteria for proving negligence in civil court.
Exploring the legal definitions of marriage, divorce, and custody in Canada.
Analyzing the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Economic Theory and the Market
Introduction to micro and macroeconomic concepts within a Canadian context.
Defining the basic economic problem and the concept of opportunity cost.
Analyzing how prices are determined in a market economy.
Comparing perfect competition, monopolies, oligopolies, and monopolistic competition.
Examining public goods, externalities, and the redistribution of wealth.
Investigating wage determination and the causes of the wealth gap.
Macroeconomics and Global Trade
Understanding national economic indicators and Canada's place in the global economy.
Analyzing Gross Domestic Product as a measure of national success.
Exploring the causes and consequences of price changes and joblessness.
Investigating how the Bank of Canada and the Federal Government manage the economy.
Examining comparative advantage, trade agreements, and protectionism.
Analyzing the challenges faced by developing economies and Canada's role in international aid.
Regional Geography: The Americas
Investigating the physical and human geography of North, Central, and South America.
Mapping the major landforms, climates, and biomes of the Western Hemisphere.
Analyzing the extraction of resources and its environmental impact in the Americas.
Exploring the growth of cities like Sao Paulo, Mexico City, and Toronto.
Investigating push and pull factors for migration within and between American nations.
Examining the geographical aspects of land claims and Indigenous self-governance.
Analyzing the regional impacts of global warming and adaptation strategies.
Equity, Social Justice & Civic Action
Evaluating social issues in Canada and the world, and developing skills for active citizenship.
Defining systemic inequality and exploring the dynamics of power in society.
Analyzing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and contemporary violations.
Examining the social construction of gender and the struggle for LGBTQ2S+ rights.
Investigating the history of Residential Schools and the 94 Calls to Action.
Exploring how environmental degradation disproportionately affects marginalized communities.
Analyzing the role of media in shaping public opinion and the threat of disinformation.
Developing and implementing a plan to address a local or global social issue.
Reflecting on the responsibilities of being a citizen in an interconnected world.