GEOGRAPHY
Grade 9, Geography of Canada (Academic) CGC 1D1, (French Immersion) CGC 1D4
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.
Grade 9, Geography of Canada (Applied) CGC 1P1, (ESL) CGC 1PE,
(Applied, North Campus Gr.10) CGC 1PN
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, plant, animals, and human activities in order to understand Canada’s physical character and diversity, and various kinds of interactions.
Grade 11, Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes, and Interactions CGF 3M1
(University/College Preparation)
This course examines the main elements of the physical environment (climate, soils, landforms, 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
Grade 11, Regional Geography: Travel and Tourism (Open) CGG 3O1
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 or Applied
Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, Grade 12 (University Preparation) CGW 4U1
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 of a range of 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
HISTORY
Grade 10, Canadian History in the Twentieth Century (Academic) CHC 2D1,
(French Immersion) CHC 2D4
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 differing 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 inquiries.
Grade 10, Canadian History in the Twentieth Century (Applied) CHC 2P1, (ESL) CHC2PE
(Applied, North Campus) CHC 2PN
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, theywill be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions, and present information in a variety of ways.
Grade 11, American History (University Preparation) CHA 3U1
This course examines the development of American social, political, and economic structures from colonial times to the present. Students will analyse the chronology of events and evaluate the roles played by specific individuals and groups throughout American history. Students will conduct research and analysis, and communicate, in a variety of ways, their knowledge and understanding of the country that is Canada’s closest neighbour and most important cultural influence and economic partner.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Grade 11, World History to the Sixteenth Century (University/College Preparation) CHW 3M1
This course investigates the history of humanity from 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 of 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
Grade 12, Canada: History, Identity, and Culture (University Preparation) CHI 4U1
This course examines the evolution of a Canadian national identity. Students will learn how modern Canada was shaped by the interaction among Aboriginal peoples, the French, the English, and subsequent immigrant groups. This course will enable students to evaluate major social, economic, and political changes in Canadian history from pre-contact to the present. The understanding students gain through their examination of Canada’s historical and cultural roots will allow them to formulate a definition of what it means to be Canadian.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities
Grade 12, World History: The West and the World, (University Preparation) CHY 4U1
This course investigates the major trends in Western civilization and world history from the sixteenth century to the present. Students will learn about the interaction between the emerging 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
LAW AND ECONOMICS
Grade 11, Understanding Canadian Law (Workplace Preparation) CLU 3E1
This course explores elements of Canadian law that are relevant to students as they prepare to enter the labour force. Students will learn to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to express and defend their opinions in a variety of ways. Practical experience and active learning strategies will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied.
Grade 12, Analyzing Current Economic Issues (University Preparation) CIA 4U1
This course explores the choices that individuals and societies make about the use of resources in a competitive global economy. Students will use economic concepts and models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyse current economic issues and make informed economic choices based on their analysis.
Grade 12, Canadian and International Law (University Preparation) CLN 4U1
This course explores elements of Canadian Law and the role of law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will learn about the connections between the historical and philosophical sources of law and issues in contemporary society. They will also learn to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and communicate the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
HUMANITIES
Grade 10, Civics (0.5 credit) (Open) CHV 2O1, (French Immersion) CHV 2O4
(Open, North Campus, Gr. 11) CHV 2ON, (E.S.L.) CHV 2OE
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 other’s beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues.
Grade 10 Individual and Family Living (Open) HIF 2O1
This course explores the challenges faced by all people: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will acquire knowledge and skills that are needed to make the transition to adulthood. Teachers will instruct students in developing interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. Students will explore the functioning of families and the diversities found among families and within society.
Grade 11 Managing Personal Resources (Workplace Preparation) HIP 3E1
This course prepares students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students will learn to manage their personal resources (including talent, money, and time), to develop interpersonal skills, and to understand economic influences on workplace issues, in order to make wise and responsible personal and occupational choices. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations through practical experiences and introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating resource management.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11, Managing Personal and Family Resources (College Preparation) HIR 3C1
This course explores how to use human, material, and community resources effectively, and how to make informed choices with respect to clothing purchases, finance, food and nutrition, housing, and transportation. Students will learn about the dynamics of human interaction; how to make responsible choices in their transition to postsecondary education and careers; and strategies to enable them to manage time, talent, and money effectively. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating resource management.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11 Fashion and Creative Expression (Open) HNC 3O1
This course explores what clothing communicates about the wearer and how it becomes a creative and entrepreneurial outlet through the design and production processes. Students will learn, through practical experiences, about the nature of fashion design; the characteristics of fibres and fabrics; the construction, production, and marketing of clothing; and how to plan and care for a wardrobe that is appropriate for an individual’s appearance, activities, employment, and lifestyle. Students will develop research skills as they explore the evolution of fashion and its relationship to society, culture, and individual psychology. Course fee of approximately $100.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11, Parenting (Open) HPC 3O1
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11, Living and Working With Children (College Preparation) HPW 3C1
This course focuses on the well being of children in families and community settings. Students will study child behaviour and child development in the context of relationships with parents and others in the community, and will learn through research and by observing and interacting with children. This course prepares students for further study of children, familiarizes them with occupational opportunities related to working with children, and introduces them to skills used in researching and investigating children’s behaviour in response to others.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11, Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology (French Immersion) HSP 3M4
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. This course is part of the French Immersion program.
Prerequisites: None
Grade 11, Philosophy: The Big Question (Open) HZB 3O1
This course addresses three (or more) of the following questions: What is a person? What is a meaningful life? What are good and evil? 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.
Grade 12, Issues in Human Growth and Development (University/College Preparation) HHG 4M1
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development throughout the life cycle, with particular emphasis on enhancing growth and development. Students will examine how early brain and child development are linked to lifelong learning, health, and well being, and will develop child-care and human-relationship skills through practical experience in a community setting. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating issues related to human growth and development.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies.
Grade 12 Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society (University/College Preparation) HHS 4M1
This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent–child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required contributing to the well being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Grade 12, The Fashion Industry (Open) HNB 4O1
This course provides a historical perspective on fashion and design, exploring the origins, influence, and importance of fashion as an expression of national, cultural, religious, and personal identity. Students will learn about the many facets of the Canadian fashion industry, including both large-scale and small entrepreneurial enterprises, and its worldwide links, as well as gaining practical experience in garment design, production, and care. This course also refines students’ skills usedin researching and investigating various aspects of the fashion industry. Course fee of approximately $100
Grade 12, Parenting and Human Development (Workplace Preparation) HPD 4E1
This course prepares students for occupations involving older children, and for the responsibility of parenting, with emphasis on school age and adolescent children. Students will learn, through practical experience in the community, how early child development affects later development, success in school, and personal and social well being throughout life, and how children and parents change over time. This course also develops students’ skills in researching and investigating various aspects of parenting and human development.
Grade 12, Challenge and Change in Society (University/College Preparation) HSB 4M1
This course examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will analyse cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time. Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists, and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies