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Families in Canada

HHS4U-GRADE 12

Course Code:

HHS4U

Subject:

Families in Canada

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

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Advance functions
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Computer Science
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
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Mathematics of Data Management
Visual Arts
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Music
Music
Media Arts
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International Business
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English
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Biology
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Canada: History, Identity, and Culture
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Calculus and Vectors
Calculus and Vectors
Financial Accounting Principles
Financial Accounting Principles
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals 
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals 
Chemistry
Chemistry
Challenge and Change in Society
Challenge and Change in Society
English
English
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science

HHS4U examines the dynamics of families and intimate relationships in Canada through the lens of sociology, psychology, and anthropology.

  • Students explore family structures
  • Roles
  • Challenges across time
  • Cultures
  • Social contexts.
The course encourages critical thinking about social change, caregiving, and family responsibilities, making it ideal for those interested in careers in social services, healthcare, education, or family studies.

Unit 1: Research and Inquiry Skills

Students develop foundational skills in academic research and social science analysis.
Lessons include:

  • Exploring the Social Sciences

  • Online Communication and Netiquette

  • Research Methodology

  • Evaluating Data and Drawing Conclusions

  • Communicating and Presenting Research

  • Reflecting on Research Conventions

Unit 2: Individual and Relationship Development

This unit focuses on personal identity, development, and relationships.
Lessons include:

  • Personal Development and Life Stages

  • Identity Formation in Children

  • Adult Psychosocial Development Theories

  • Intimacy and Relationship Growth

  • Mate Selection and Relationship Choices

  • The Functions of the Family

  • Family Caregiving

Unit 3: Norms, Roles, and Relationship Dynamics

Students explore how norms and expectations influence family and social roles.
Lessons include:

  • Social Norms and Relationship Structures

  • Marriage in Diverse Cultures

  • Role Dynamics in Intimate Relationships

  • Parenting Decisions and Fertility Factors

  • Child Socialization and Family Roles

Unit 4: Social Issues and Family Challenges

This unit examines the impact of social challenges on family life.
Lessons include:

  • Family Structures and Lifestyles

  • Factors Affecting Parenthood

  • Expanding Families and Reproductive Choices

  • Transition to Parenthood

  • Parent-Child Relationships and Discipline

  • Trends in Parenting and Family Diversity

  • 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:

    • Family and identity case studies

    • Research-based reports and surveys

    • Cultural comparison presentations

    • Participation in discussions and quizzes

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:

    • 20% Culminating family analysis or inquiry project

    • 10% Final exam assessing course themes and family structures

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and are designed to help students understand evolving definitions of family and develop informed perspectives on family-related social issues.

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