Social Studies (10F/10F-FI)
The course is divided into four clusters: Diversity and Pluralism in Canada, Democracy and Governance in Canada, Canada in the Global Context, Canada: Opportunities and Challenges. Many class periods focus on current events. Testing and written work are structured in such a way as to invoke the learner to think about "Our Country Today" and what may become of “Our Country in the Future.” This course is taught in English and also in French as part of our French Immersion program.
Geographic Issues (20F/20F-FI)
This course introduces and connects both the physical and social perspectives to the study of people, places and environments. Students will gain an understanding of local and global events by studying the processes that shape the Earth and how people and other living things interact with the environment. This course is taught in English and also in French as part of our French Immersion program.
American History (20G)
American History will create a greater understanding of significant historical events that shaped the United States. It is intended to have a focus and emphasis on those historical developments that have influenced the world, especially Canada. A further intent is to identify the personalities who, in a significant way, shaped American history and to examine their contributions. Students will study the story of the United States from indigenous America to present times, including current events impacting the United States, and us in Canada, today.
History of Canada (30F/30F-FI)
Prerequisite: Geography (20F/20F-FI)
The Grade 11 History of Canada (30F) curriculum supports citizenship as a core concept and engages students in historical inquiry. Guided by Essential Questions, students focus on the history of Canada from pre-contact times to the present. Through this process students think historically and acquire Enduring Understandings related to the following five themes in Canadian history: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; French-English Duality; Identity, Diversity, and Citizenship; Governance and Economics; and Canada and the World. This course is taught in English and also in French as part of our French Immersion program.
Cinema as a Witness to Modern History (40S)
Cinema as a Witness to History 40S (CWMH 40S) is all about movies – the art of moviemaking, how movies reflect the time when they are made, and how movies reflect certain beliefs about history. In class we’ll be watching movies in order to learn about the technical aspect of moviemaking. We’ll also be digging into the history books in order to learn how the times when the movie was made shaped how it was made. Movies are carefully crafted by their makers so the way they present the world, accurate or not, begs a lot of discussion. Here’s a teaser: Are Martian invaders from old-time Sci-Fi films really Martians? Take the course to find out! This course is offered in alternating years with the next session in the 2020-2021 school year.
Global Issues (40S)
This course offers students the opportunity to learn about some of the key issues facing the world today. These include the environment, food, water, energy, power, trade, and the many other issues that affect our world today. The goal is for students to develop literacy in areas such as the environment and sustainability so that they are equipped to contribute as engaged citizens. Global Issues 40S includes a hands-on Take Action project that involves direct contribution to a community project. This course is offered in alternating years with the next session in the 2021-2022 school year.
Law (40S)
Laws affect almost everything that we do as we go about living our daily lives. As citizens in a democratic society, we need to know the law and how laws are made so that we can play a part in shaping the laws that are put in place. In Law 40S we work at thinking legally as we study the history of law, human rights, criminal law, civil law, and other types of law in our research projects. The course includes a field trip to the law courts, guest speakers, and frequent discussions of current legal events.