Course Options & Descriptions
Grade 9
Canadian Geography
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada's natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices and urban development. This course is offered at the academic (CGC1D) and applied (CGC1P) level.
Grade 10
Canadian History Since 1914
This course explores social, economic and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact on various individuals, organizations and events on Canadian identity, citizenship and heritage. This course is offered at the academic (CHC2D), applied (CHC2P) and locally developed levels (CHC2L) .
CHV2O: Civics & Citizenship, (Open)
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national and/or global community.
Grade 11
CGF3M: Physical Geography
This course examines the major patterns of physical geography and the powerful forces that affect them. Students will investigate the dynamic nature of the earth, the evolving relationship between the planet and its people, and the factors that limit our ability to predict the changes that will occur.
CHA3U: American History
This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will examine issues of diversity, identity & culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion in a global superpower.
CHW3M: World History to the 16th Century
This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the 16th century. Students will analyse diverse societies from around the world, with emphasis on the political, cultural, & economic structures & historical forces that have shaped the modern world.
CHT3O: World History Since 1900
This course focuses on the major events & issues in world history from 1900 to the present. Students will investigate the causes & effects of global & regional conflicts & the responses of individuals & governments to social, economic and political changes.
Understanding Canadian Law
This course explores Canadian Law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system and family, contract, employment, tort and criminal law. This course is offered at the College/University (CLU3M) and Workplace (CLU3E) levels.
Grade 12
CGR4M: The Environment & Resource Management
This course examines cities around the world & the social, economic & physical factors that shape them. Students will use geographic concepts, methods & tools to examine such topics as urban structures & systems, spatial interactions, environmental impact, rural-to-rural migration, cultural interactions & urban problems.
CGU4M: Urban Patterns & Interaction
This course explores global population distribution, why people live where they do and variations in their quality of life. Students will examine current population patterns and trends related to urbanization and their impact on human and natural systems.
CGW4U Canadian & World Issues
This course looks at the global challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Students will explore a range of issues involving environmental, economic, social and geopolitical interrelationships and will examine governmental policies related to these issue.
CHI4U: Canadian History, Identity and Culture
The course traces the history of Canada, with a focus on the evolution of our national identity and culture. Students will explore various developments and events, both national and international, from pre-contact to present and will examine various comminutes in Canada and how they have contributed to the development of Canadian identity and heritage.
CHY4U: World History Since the 15th Century
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic and political changes, this historical roots of contemporary issues and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships.
Canadian & International Law
This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop their understanding of principles of Canadian and international law when exploring rights and freedoms within the context of topics such as religion, security, cyberspace, immigration, crimes against humanity and environmental protection. This course is offered at the University (CLN4U) and College (CLU4C) levels.
CPW4U: Canadian & World Politics
This course examines Canadian & world politics from a variety of perspectives. Students will investigate the ways in which individuals, groups and states work to influence domestic & world events, the role of political ideologies in national and international politics & the dynamics of international cooperation & conflict resolution.
Canadian Geography
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada's natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices and urban development. This course is offered at the academic (CGC1D) and applied (CGC1P) level.
Grade 10
Canadian History Since 1914
This course explores social, economic and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact on various individuals, organizations and events on Canadian identity, citizenship and heritage. This course is offered at the academic (CHC2D), applied (CHC2P) and locally developed levels (CHC2L) .
CHV2O: Civics & Citizenship, (Open)
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national and/or global community.
Grade 11
CGF3M: Physical Geography
This course examines the major patterns of physical geography and the powerful forces that affect them. Students will investigate the dynamic nature of the earth, the evolving relationship between the planet and its people, and the factors that limit our ability to predict the changes that will occur.
CHA3U: American History
This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will examine issues of diversity, identity & culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion in a global superpower.
CHW3M: World History to the 16th Century
This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the 16th century. Students will analyse diverse societies from around the world, with emphasis on the political, cultural, & economic structures & historical forces that have shaped the modern world.
CHT3O: World History Since 1900
This course focuses on the major events & issues in world history from 1900 to the present. Students will investigate the causes & effects of global & regional conflicts & the responses of individuals & governments to social, economic and political changes.
Understanding Canadian Law
This course explores Canadian Law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system and family, contract, employment, tort and criminal law. This course is offered at the College/University (CLU3M) and Workplace (CLU3E) levels.
Grade 12
CGR4M: The Environment & Resource Management
This course examines cities around the world & the social, economic & physical factors that shape them. Students will use geographic concepts, methods & tools to examine such topics as urban structures & systems, spatial interactions, environmental impact, rural-to-rural migration, cultural interactions & urban problems.
CGU4M: Urban Patterns & Interaction
This course explores global population distribution, why people live where they do and variations in their quality of life. Students will examine current population patterns and trends related to urbanization and their impact on human and natural systems.
CGW4U Canadian & World Issues
This course looks at the global challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Students will explore a range of issues involving environmental, economic, social and geopolitical interrelationships and will examine governmental policies related to these issue.
CHI4U: Canadian History, Identity and Culture
The course traces the history of Canada, with a focus on the evolution of our national identity and culture. Students will explore various developments and events, both national and international, from pre-contact to present and will examine various comminutes in Canada and how they have contributed to the development of Canadian identity and heritage.
CHY4U: World History Since the 15th Century
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic and political changes, this historical roots of contemporary issues and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships.
Canadian & International Law
This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop their understanding of principles of Canadian and international law when exploring rights and freedoms within the context of topics such as religion, security, cyberspace, immigration, crimes against humanity and environmental protection. This course is offered at the University (CLN4U) and College (CLU4C) levels.
CPW4U: Canadian & World Politics
This course examines Canadian & world politics from a variety of perspectives. Students will investigate the ways in which individuals, groups and states work to influence domestic & world events, the role of political ideologies in national and international politics & the dynamics of international cooperation & conflict resolution.