Social Studies
Social Studies 10Who were the people who came to Canada? Why would anyone come to a country that was virtually wilderness? Where would you choose to live in Canada? Why? Who made the decisions to split the country into regions? If you were able to travel back in time to Confederation, what advice might you give the ‘citizens’ of Canada? Is western Canada still only a resource-based economy? Canadian history and Canadian geography are the key units in this course. Eastern Canadian history from the War of 1812 to Confederation; Western Canadian history from the fur trade to immigrant settlement of the Plains, and British Columbia history from Contact to Confederation. The Geography units examine Canada’s economic regions and trade patterns. 20th Century | At Issue 10Social Studies 10/ English 10/ Independent Directed Study 10 (2 blocks,12 credits) "History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." With its focus on historical and contemporary social, cultural, political, legal, economic, and environmental issues, this literary study will prepare students for their future lives as Global citizens and members of the International community. This course will combine Social Studies 10 and English 10, along with the opportunity to engage in an independent directed study based on the course curriculum all in the same semester. The Social Studies 10 portion of the course will cover a vast amount of information, and the skills students will learn through English 10 will not only prepare them for the Provincial Assessment, but also how to analyze information, concisely convey ideas, and communicate effectively. At Issue 12History 12/English 12/Independent Directed Study 12 (2 blocks,12 credits) With its focus on historical and contemporary social, cultural, political, legal, economic, and environmental issues, this literary study will prepare students for their future lives as Global citizens and members of the International community. This course will combine History 12 and English 12, along with the opportunity to engage in an independent directed study based off of the course curriculum all in the same semester. The History 12 portion of the course will cover a vast amount of information, and the skills students will learn through English 12 will not only prepare them for the Provincial Assessment, but also how to analyze information, concisely convey ideas, and communicate effectively. Middle Earth 12(only offered through Outdoor Adventures Program) English 11 OR Literature 12 Credit. Focus on broad Humanities outcomes with key literary examples drawn from Tolkien's Middle Earth, local writers and environments, and other Sci-Fi fiction. Our topics include: Folklore and Mythology, Medievalism, Technology, Origin of Languages, Invented Architecture, Fantasy Maps, Mythical Beasts, Fan Fiction, Cultural Anthropology, Cuisine, Writing for an Audience and Connections to Nature (e.g. Herbology), and the History Behind Famous Tales. Examples will be taken from diverse sources (e.g. Norse, Greek, First Nations, Chinese, etc.) and will include both the real world and imagined worlds (from literature, film, and games). Student choice for major assignments, no provincial or school exam, more project-based. Designed for students who read well, or can synthesize ideas across many subject areas. Philosophy 12Does God exist? How about free will or souls? What is consciousness? Is war ever justified? How about abortion, euthanasia, or torture? What is a just society? In any given situation, how do you determine: what is the right thing to do? How do you know what you know? In this course you will cultivate and refine your critical thinking skills by considering fundamental questions such as these. While the questions hopefully pique your intellectual curiosity, the emphasis is not necessarily on the answers, but on the process of rigorously addressing the possibilities. "If you would be a real seeker after truth, you must at least once in your life doubt, as far as possible, all things." ~Rene Descartes |