| Grade 9-12 Canadian & World Studies |
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| Grade 9 |
| Geography |
| Geography of Canada (Type: Academic) |
Code: CGC 1D0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: none 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. |
| Geography of Canada (Type: Enhanced) |
Code: CGC 1DE Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: None 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. |
| Principes de Géographie du Canada (Type: Academic) |
Code: CGC 1DX Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: $15 for student workbook 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. This course is taught in French! Note: This course must be selected by students in the Extended
French program.
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| Geography of Canada (Type: Applied) |
Code: CGC 1P0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: none 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, soil, plants, animals, and human activities in order to understand Canada's physical character and diversity. |
| Geography of Canada (Type: Applied) |
Code: CGC 1PB Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Costs: none 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, soil, plants, animals, and human activities in order to understand Canada's physical character and diversity. Note: This course is modified for students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process |
| Grade 10 |
| History |
| Canadian History in the 20th Century (Type: Academic) |
Code: CHC 2D0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through changes in population, economy, and technology. Students will analyze 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. |
| Canadian History in the 20th Century (Type: Enhanced) |
Code: CHC 2DE Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through changes in population, economy, and technology. Students will analyze 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. |
| Histoire du Canada du XX Siècle Academic (Type: Academic) |
Code: CHC 2DX Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through changes in population, economy, and technology. Students will analyze 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. This course is taught in French! Note: This course must be selected by students in the Extended
French program.
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| Canadian History in the 20th Century (Type: Applied) |
Code: CHC 2P0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none This course traces Canadian history from Wilfred 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. |
| Canadian History in the 20th Century (Type: Applied) |
Code: CHC 2PB Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none This course traces Canadian history from Wilfred 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. Note: This course is modified for students who have been identified as
exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process
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| Civics (Type: Open) - 0.5 credit |
Code: CHV 2OB Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none 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. Note: This course is modified for students who have been identified as exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process. |
| Civics (Type: Open) - 0.5 credit |
Code: CHV 2O0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: None Costs: none 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. |
| Grade 11 | Geography |
| Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes, and
Interactions (Type: College/University Prep.) |
Code: CGF 3M0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 1D0 or CGC 1P0/B Costs: none 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. |
| Geographics: The Geographer's Toolkit (Type: Workplace Prep.) |
Code: CGT 3E0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 1D0 or CGC 1P0/B Costs: none This course examines the use of geotechnologies, such as cartography, remote sensing, surveying, and geographic information systems (GIS), in the workplace, with an emphasis on applications relevant to business, government, and the local community. Students will acquire practical experience in the collection, manipulation, interpretation, and display of geographic information, with a view of developing skills in areas such as desktop mapping, graphic presentation, image interpretation, database management, and GIS analysis. |
| Geographics: The Geographer's Toolkit (Type: Workplace Prep.) |
Code: CGT 3EB Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 1D0 or CGC 1P0/B Costs: none This course examines the use of geotechnologies, such as cartography, remote sensing, surveying, and geographic information systems (GIS), in the workplace, with an emphasis on applications relevant to business, government, and the local community. Students will acquire practical experience in the collection, manipulation, interpretation, and display of geographic information, with a view of developing skills in areas such as desktop mapping, graphic presentation, image interpretation, database management, and GIS analysis. Note: This course is modified for students who have been identified as
exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process
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| Regional Geography: Travel and Tourism (Type: Open) |
Code: CGG 3O0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 1D0 or CGC 1P0/B Costs: none 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. |
| History |
| American History (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: CHA 3U0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 2D0 or CGC 2P0/B Costs: none This course examines the development of American social, political, and economic structures from colonial times to the present. Students will analyze 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. |
| World History to the 16th Century (Type: College/University Prep.) |
Code: CHW 3M0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 2D0 or CGC 2P0/B Costs: none This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students will analyze 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. |
| Law |
| Understanding Canadian Law (Type: College/University Prep.) |
Code: CLU 3M0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 2D0 or CGC 2P0/B Costs: none This course explores legal issues that directly affect students' lives. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of Canada's legal system and learn how to analyze legal issues. They will also be given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, mock trails, and debates. |
| Understanding Canadian Law (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: CLU 3E0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 2D0 or CGC 2P0/B Costs: none 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. |
| Understanding Canadian Law (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: CLU 3EB Year: 3 Prerequisite: CGC 2D0 or CGC 2P0/B Costs: none 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. Note: This course is modified for students who have been identified as
exceptional through the I.P.R.C. process
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| Grade 12 | Geography |
| Canadian & World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (Type: University Prep.) |
Code: CGW 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none This course draws on geographic concepts, skills, methods, and technologies to analyze 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. |
| The Environment & Resource Management (Type: University/College Prep.) |
Code: CGR 4M0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none This course investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the effects of human activities on them. Students will study the principles of sustainability and resource management and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship between the environment, society, and the economy. |
| Geomatics: Ceotechnologies in Action (Type: University/College Prep.) |
Code: CGO 4M0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none This course examines the approaches and techniques that geographers and other professionals use to acquire, manage, map, analyze, and communicate information about the earth's surface. Students will receive a systematic introduction to the four pillars of geomatics - surveying, remote sensing, cartography, and geographic information systems (GIS) - and will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to a variety of real-world situations relating to physical and human geography. |
| History |
| Canada: History, Identity, and Culture (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: CHI 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none 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 reexamination of Canada's historical and cultural roots will allow them to formulate a definition of what it means to be Canadian. |
| World History: The West and the World (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: CHY 4U0 Year: 4 Costs: none 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 student to understand and appreciate both the character of historical change and the historical roots of contemporary issues. |
| Law |
| Canadian and International Law (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: CLN 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none 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 analyze legal issues, conduct independent research, and communicate the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways. |
| Analyzing Current Economic Issues (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: CIA 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none 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. |
| Canadian and World Politics (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: CPW 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. Costs: none This course examines national and international political issues from a variety of perspectives. Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups, and states within the international community; analyze the different ways in which Canada tries to settle its conflicts with other nations; and evaluate the role of nationalist and internationalist ideologies in shaping relations among states. |
| PROSPECTS 2002-03 |