Social Justice 12

Curricular Competencies

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Science 10-12

Appreciation of Science

Overall Expectations:

437 appreciate that the applications of science and technology can raise ethical dilemma

Specific Expectations:

Asking Questions About Media Violence

In January, American Vice-President Joe Biden met with video game industry representatives in the wake of the tragic events at Sandy Hook to discuss the possible relationship between video games and gun violence. Five days later, President Barack Obama asked the United States Congress to fund more research to study the potential link between violence and video games, noting that “We don’t benefit from ignorance”.

Video Games, Violence

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Civics and Citizenship Grade 10 Open (CHV 2O)

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Civics and Citizenship Grade 10 Open (CHV 2O)

Outcome Chart - Ontario - History CHY4U: World History Since the Fifteenth Century

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for History CHY4U: World History Since the Fifteenth Century, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - History CHY4C: World History Since the Fifteenth Century

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for History CHY4C: World History Since the Fifteenth Century, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Arts Education 10-12

The Nova Scotia English arts education curriculum includes expectations that incorporate media education themes. The curriculum document Foundation for the Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum: Arts Education (2001) includes a section that demonstrates the complementary relationship between media literacy and arts education:

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 12 University/College Prep

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 12 University/College Prep

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Communications Technology 10

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum for Communications Technology, Grade 10, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English 10 / English 10 Plus

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English 10 / English 10 Plus