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Grade 9, Geography of Canada (Academic) CGC1D1
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) |CGC1P1
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. |
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Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10 Academic |CHC2L1
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Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10 Academic |CHC2D1
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 Twentieth Century, Applied, Grade 10 |CHC2P1
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.
Civics, Grade (Open) |CHV207
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, national and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social change, examine decision-making process 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. This is a half credit compulsory course, which is taken as a package with (GLC201)
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Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes, and Interactions Grade 11, University/College Preparation |CGF3M1
This course examines the main elements of 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 globe.
Regional Geography: Travel and Tourism, Grade 11, Open |CGG301
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.
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Grade 12, Canadian and World Issues | CGW4U1
A Geographic Analysis (University Preparation)
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.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
Grade 12, The Environment and Resource Management | CGR4M1
(University/College Preparation)
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.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
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