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GRADE 9
CGA1D Geography of Canada - Academic
This course uses a variety of frameworks, including ecozones and principles of physical, human, and economic geography, to explore the distinct and evolving character of Canada's geography. Students will investigate the interconnections between the environment and human activities in Canadian ecozones in order to understand Canada's diversity and role in the world.
CGA1P Geography of Canada - Applied
This course draws upon students' everyday experiences and uses a variety of frameworks, including ecozones, to help students learn about the geography of Canada and the country's place in the global community. Students will investigate the interconnections among the country's landforms, climate, soils plants, animals, and human activities in order to understand Canada's physical character and diversity, and various kinds of interactions.
GRADE 10
CHC2D Canadian History in the Twentieth Century - Academic
This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through changes in population, economy and technology. Students will analyse the elements that constitute Canadian identity, learn the stories of both individuals and communities, and study the evolution of political and social structures. Students will learn about different interpretations of the past, and will come to understand the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. They will also learn to develop and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquires.
Prerequisite: None
CHC2P Canadian History in the Twentieth Century - Applied
This course traces Canadian history from Wilfrid Laurier's pronouncement that the twentieth century belongs to Canada to the United Nations' recognition of Canada as one of the best countries in which to live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. As well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions, and present information in a variety of ways.
Prerequisite: None
CHV2O5 Civics
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in local, national, and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social change, examine decision-making processes in Canada, explore their own and others' beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues.
Prerequisite: None
Half credit course
NAC2O Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
This course emphasizes historical and contemporary issues that affect the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and Canadian governments. Students will examine legal, political, social and economic issues; key aspects of the Indian Act and its revisions that have an impact on the daily lives of Aboriginal persons; the different types of relationships that Aboriginal peoples have established with other nations throughout history; and the methodology of historical inquiry.
Prerequisite: None
GRADE 11
CGF3M Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes, and Interactions - University/College Preparation
This course examines the main elements of the physical environment (climate, soils, land forms, oceans, vegetation), the processes that shape them, and the relationship between the environment and human beings. Students will apply a wide range of geographic tools and methods to explore the distribution and ongoing evolution of the elements of the physical environment on a variety of scales, from local to global. Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
CGG3O Regional Geography: Travel and Tourism - Open
This course focuses on travel and tourism to examine the unique characteristics of selected world regions from a geographic perspective. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which the natural environments, economies, cultures, and other aspects of world regions interact. Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9 Academic of Applied
CHW3M World History to the Sixteenth Century, University/College Preparation
This course investigates the history of humanity from the earliest times
to the sixteenth century. Students will analyse diverse societies from around the world,
with particular regard to the political, cultural, and economic structures
and historical forces that form the foundation of the modern world. They will examine
the influence of selected individuals and groups as well as particular innovations,
and will develop skills of historical inquiry, organization, analysis, and communication. Prerequisite:
Canadian History in the Twentieth Century,
Grade 10 Academic or Applied.
HSP3M Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, University/College Preparation
This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major
concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an
understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study
and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to
explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with
current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical
and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.
Prerequisite: None
CHT30 Twentieth Century History: Global and Regional Persepectives, Open
This course focuses on events and issues in twentieth century world history.
Students will analyse issues relating to the two world wars, the Cold War, post -
1945 regional conflicts, human rights, changes in everyday life, and the problems
facing developing countries. The skills and knowledge developed in the course
will help students understand and analyse the challenges facing peoples, both
historically and at the present time, in various parts of the world.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the
Twentieth Century
Grade 10 Academic, or Applied
HZB3O Philosophy: The Big Question, Open
This course addresses three or more of the following questions: What is a
person? What is a meaningful life? What is a just society? What is
human knowledge? How do we know what is beautiful in art, music and literature?
Students will learn critical thinking skills in evaluating philosophical
arguments related to these questions, as well as skills used in researching and
investigating various topics in philosophy.
Prerequisite: None
GRADE 12
CGW4U Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis - University Preparation
This course draws on geographic concepts, skills, methods, and technologies
to analyse significant issues facing Canadians as citizens of an interdependent
world. Students will examine the challenges of creating a sustainable
and equitable future through the study range of topics, including economic
interdependence, geopolitical conflict, regional disparities in the topics,
including economic
interdependence, geopolitical conflict , regional disparities in the
ability
to meet basic human needs, and protection of the planet's life -support
systems. Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation
course in Canadian
and world studies, English or social sciences and humanities.
CGU4U World Geography: Human Patterns and Interactions - University Preparation
This course examines how cultures in different parts of the world interact
with their environment and with each other. Students will use geographic
concepts, methods, and tools to explore settlement patterns, human migration,
cultural
change, globalization, environmental issues, and other topics relevant
to an understanding of how spatial, political, economic, and social factors
affect
settled environments and human activities. Prerequisite: Any university
or
university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English,
or social sciences and humanities.
CHY4U World History: The West and the World - University Preparation
This course investigates the major trends in Western civilization and world
history from the sixteenth century to the present. Students will learn
about the interacting between the merging West and other regions of the
world and
about the development of modern social, political, and economic systems.
The skills and knowledge developed in this course will enable students
to understand
and appreciate both the character of historical change and the historical
roots of contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Any university or university/college
preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences
and humanities.
CHY4C World History: The West and the World - College Preparation
This course explores the history of the world since the sixteenth century,
emphasizing interaction between the emerging West and other regions of
the world. Students will learn about a variety of economic, social, and
political
systems and the changes they have undergone over time. Students will acquire
sound skills of historical inquiry and will develop an appreciation of
the forces that have formed our modern world. Prerequisite: Any university,
university/college
preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences
and humanities.
CGR4E The Environment and Resource Management - Workplace Preparation
The course examines the impact of human activities on the natural environment
and emphasizes responsible resource management, mainly in the context of
the local environment. Students will learn about ecosystem structures and
processes,
the ecological impact of human activities and sustainable resource management,
and will develop practical solutions to environmental and resource management
issues. Prerequisite: Geography of Canada , Grade 9, Academic or Applied.
CHM4E Adventures in World History - Workplace
This course examines a variety of human experiences in world history from
earliest times to the present. Students will learn about a wide range of
social, and
political topics, including technological development and cultural expression,
social and political structures, and the values of community and individualism.
As well, students will be given opportunities to develop their awareness
of historical experiences, to practise their skills of analysis and communication,
and to cultivate a lifelong interest in the adventures of world history.
Prerequisite:
Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10 academic or applied.
NDW4M Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global context - University/College
This course provides students with an overview of the issues and challenges
that confront indigenous peoples worldwide. Students will develop an understanding
of the concerns and aspirations of the world's indigenous population, plan
and conduct research on global issues that have an impact on indigenous
peoples, and use information technology to consult materials related to
the views
of indigenous peoples throughout the world. Prerequisite: Any Grade 11
university, university/college, or college preparation course in Native
Studies.