Exploring Humanitarian Law Curriculum Connections to Social Sciences and Humanities Course (Code)
Ontario Curriculum Expectations and Strands
EHL Connection
Socialization and Human Development The Family as an Agent of Socialization
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Diversity, Interdependence, and Global Connections Social Challenges in an Integrated Framework
Challenge and Change in Society, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (HSB4M)
SCV.01, SCV.02. SC2.03, SC3.01, SC3.02. Social Challenges Prejudice and Discrimination Challenges Facing Canadians in a Global Context
to be aware of the principles, such as those of neutrality and impartiality, that guide humanitarian action, and to become aware of the scope of humanitarian action needed to respond to the consequences of war which include displacement and separation of families, increased insecurity, protection of prisoners and the dilemmas this raises for humanitarian workers.
Modules 2, 5
Module 1: The Humanitarian Perspective o to understand the concept of a humanitarian act and recognize the dilemmas and social pressure a bystander faces when acting on situations where someone's life or human dignity is at risk Module 2: Limits in armed conflict o to recognize the need for IHL in armed conflict and how it helps in reducing unnecessary suffering caused by actions such as the use of child “soldiers” and indiscriminate weapons ( e.g. anti-personnel landmines), and easy access to weapons and ammunition. Modules 1, 2