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All French Immersion Course DescriptionsÉtudes canadiennes et mondiales
La géographie du Canada - 9e année CGC1DX
This course explores Canada’s distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as Canada’s economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries. Students will use a variety to geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic Content | Content or Description |
| 1 | Introduction to Geography | -Introduction to Canada and the World -Geographical Skills including Mapping |
| 2 | Physical Connections | -Geological Foundations of Canada, -Landforms of Canada, -Forces that have shaped Canada including Glaciation -Ecozones of Canada including Climate, Vegetation and Soil characteristics of Canada |
| 3 | Economic Connections | -Canada’s Industries including its Natural Resources |
| 4 | Cultural Connections | -Demographics of Canada including population, migration, native communities -Settlement patterns of Canada and its rural and urban characteristics |
| 5 | Global Connections | -Canada’s connection to the world including foreign aid, environmental initiatives and global political initiatives |
| 6 | Independent Study | -Research Report |
Le Français - 9e année FIF1D1
This course enables students to enhance their knowledge of the French language and to further develop their language skills through the study of twentieth-century North American francophone literature and culture. Students will participate in oral communication, reading, and writing activities as they study an authentic novel and selected authentic poems, legends, songs, films, and newspaper articles from French-speaking parts of North America.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 3800 hours of instruction in French, or equivalent
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Novel/Short Story Study | Students will examine themes, character, language and literary devices through the study of Le Don and Enfants du bonnehomme dans la lune |
| 2 | Film Study | Students will examine parallel literary/historical themes and motifs while studying a variety of spoken languages. Films may include Dr. Lewis and The Rocket |
| 3 | Drama and Poetry Study | Students will study Zone and a variety of poetic forms in le Québec en poésie |
| 4 | Grammar | Grammaire progressive du Français |
Les Mathématiques - 9e année MPM1DX
You will be exploring relations, especially those that are linear from a variety of perspectives. You will investigate the line of best fit in real-life data; explore the graphical, algebraic, and tabular representation of lines; investigate graphical and tabular representations of non-linear functions; investigate geometric relationships using dynamic geometry software; explore relationships between volume and surface area of objects in measurement; and develop supporting algebraic skills. You will be using the graphing calculator in class to help you understand some of these concepts.
| Outline of Course Content | Approximate # of Periods |
| Linear Relationships I | 11 periods |
| Linear Relationships II | 10 periods |
| Algebra and Equation Solving | 11 periods |
| Different Forms of Linear Relations | 13 periods |
| Lines and Curves of Best Fit and Non-Linear Models | 12 periods |
| Plane Geometry | 7 periods |
| Measurement | 14 periods |
| Summative and Final Review and Assessment | 8 periods |
Les Sciences - 9e année SNC1DX This course enables students to understand essential concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop skills in the process of scientific inquiry; and to relate science knowledge to technological, social, and environmental knowledge. Students will learn about scientific theories and pursue inquiries related to cell division and reproduction, atomic and molecular structures, properties of elements and compounds, the universe and space exploration, and the principles of static and current electricity.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration | develop skills in both inquiry and research, careers in Biology, Canadian contributions |
| 2 | Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems | dynamic nature of ecosystems, the impact of human activity of the sustainability of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems |
| 3 | Chemistry: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds | properties of common elements, and compounds, the organization of elements in the periodic table |
| 4 | Earth and Space Science: The Study of the Universe | structure, formation and evolution of the universe |
| 5 | Physics: The Characteristics of Electricity | principles of static and current electricity |
Le Français - 10e année FIF2D1
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language and to further develop their language skills through the study of twentieth-century European Francophone literature and culture. Students will participate in oral communication, reading, and writing activities based on a variety of French literary and media works. They will study at least one novel and a selection of poems, short stories, films, plays and newspaper and magazine articles. Prerequisite: FIF1D1
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Novel/Short Story Study | Students will examine themes, character, language and literary devices through the study of L’Etranger and Le Petit Prince, Contes Français and Situations |
| 2 | Film Study | Students will examine parallel literary/historical themes and motifs while studying a variety of spoken languages. Films may include M. Batignole, Les Choristes, Jean de Florette et Manon de la source |
| 3 | Drama and Poetry Study | Students will study Antigone and a variety of poetic forms in Textes Choisis |
| 4 | Grammar | Grammaire progressive du Français |
Études canadiennes et mondiales Histoire du Canada au XXe si cle, cours théorique et appliqué - 10e année CHC2DXThis course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I to the present. Students will investigate the challenges presented by economic, social, and technological changes and explore the contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian culture and society during this period. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Overview of Content |
| 1 | Canada today | Students will discover current issues that are of concern to Canada both at home and abroad. |
| 2 | Canada’s role in WWI | Students will discover why Canada joined the Allies in WWI, and will assess Canada’s contributions to the war. |
| 3 | Canada between the World Wars | Students will study what life was like for Canadians during the Roaring 20s and the Dirty 30s. |
| 4 | Democracy at the Crossroads | Students will study the rise of Hitler, then discover why Canada became involved in WWII. Students will also determine some of Canada’s triumphs and tragedies during the war. A study of the Holocaust will be undertaken. |
| 5 | Post-War Canada . | Students will discover what life was like in the aftermath of WWII. They will analyze the causes of the Cold War, and learn how Canada established itself as a legitimate middle power |
| 6 | Canada in the 70s, 80s and 90s | Students will study various defining moments in Canadian history drawn from the 3 aforementioned decades. |
| 7 | Culminating Unit | Students will write an argumentative essay. |
Études canadiennes et mondiales L’éducation la citoyenneté - 10e année (0.5 cours) CHV2OX
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them.
Orientation et formation au cheminement de carri re
Exploration de carri re - 10e année (0.5 cours) GLC2OX
This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Overview of Content |
| 1 | What is Civics all about? | Democracy in the Canadian context. |
| 2 | Global issues and global citizenship. |
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relationships and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically as they solve multi step problems and communicate their thinking.
| Outline of Course Content | Approximate # of Periods |
| Review of basic gr. 9 skills | 7 periods |
| Analytic geometry | 10 periods |
| Solving systems of linear equations | 11 periods |
| Algebra & Radicals | 8 periods |
| Quadratic relations part 1 | 10 periods |
| Quadratic Equations part 2 | 10 periods |
| Congruency, similarity and right triangle trigonometry | 11 periods |
| Non-right triangle trigonometry | 8 periods |
| Final review and evaluation | 9 periods |
Les sciences - 10e année SNC2DX
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry; and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to: ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems; chemical reactions, with particular attention to acid-base reactions; factors that influence weather systems; and motion.
Prerequisite: SNC1D1 or SNC1P1.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration | develop skills in both inquiry and research, careers in Biology, Canadian contributions |
| 2 | Biology: Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things | cell division, cell specialization, organs, and organ systems, dissection of a frog |
| 3 | Chemistry: Chemical Reactions | the characteristics of chemical reactions |
| 4 | Earth and Space Science: Climate Change | natural and human factors that influence Earth’s climate and climate change |
| 5 | Physics: Light and Geometric Optics | characteristics and properties of light, reflection in mirrors, and reflection and refraction in lenses |
Le français - 11e année FIF3UX
This course develops knowledge and language skills through the study of francophone literature and culture from around the world. Students will study novels, plays, poems, short stories, films and non-fiction works and produce written assignments in a variety of forms, including critiques and précis. They will also write a formal research essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: FIF2D1
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Novel/Short Story Study | Students will examine themes, character, language and literary devices through the study of La civilisation ma m re and Maria Chapdelaine, and Situations |
| 2 | Film and Media Study | Students will examine parallel literary/historical themes and motifs while studying a variety of spoken languages. Films may include Moli re, Cyrano and Maria Chapdelaine. Students will also examine a variety of on-line French language broadcasts. |
| 3 | Drama and Poetry Study | Students will study Cyrano de Bergerac and a variety of poetic forms in Anthologie du début au XVIII |
| 4 | Grammar | Schaum’s French Grammar and regular lessons on French expressions |
Études canadiennes et mondiales
Histoire mondiale jusqu’au XVIe si cle - 11e année CHW3MXThis course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students will analyse diverse societies from around the world, with an emphasis on the political, cultural, and economic structures and historical forces that have shaped the modern world. They will apply historical inquiry, critical-thinking, and communication skills to evaluate the influence of selected individuals, groups, and innovations and present their conclusions. Prerequisite: CHC2D1 or CHC2P1
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Overview of Content |
| 1 | A brief look at the earliest humans as they formed into the world’s first civilizations. | This is the beginning of civilized humanity. |
| 2 | Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley and Egypt will be the focus in Unit 2. | A complex group of societies with their own laws, religions and organizations. |
| 3 | The basis for much of the western world is traceable back to the ancient Greeks. | Democracy, medicine, architecture plus much more will be examined as we explore the ancient Hellenistic societies. |
| 4 | Arguably the greatest civilization; we will study the Grandeur of Rome. | The Legions, the Emperors and the City itself still echo in modern civilization. |
| 5 | As Rome collapses the power of Europe shifts and for a time the Barbarians hold sway over the continent. | From this age come the feudal Kings, jousting Knights and impenetrable Castles. |
| 6 | You will have the opportunity to examine an area of ancient civilization that interests you. | Perhaps the Far East and the Shoguns of Japan, or the cultures of South and Central America (Maya, Aztec and Incas) or maybe an area that was already touched on but you want to know more about. |
Les sciences humaines et sociales
Introduction la psychologie, la sociologie et l’anthropologie - 11e année HSP3MX
This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Introduction to the Social Sciences | Foundations of Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology plus a discussion of what makes us human. |
| 2 | Psychology | An examination of human mental processes, how human behaviour is shaped, and the formation of personality. |
| 3 | Sociology | A discussion of socialization, social institutions, groups and group behaviour. |
| 4 | Anthropology | An examination of the influences of culture on our lives. |
Le français - 12e année FIF4UX
This course provides for extensive study of French literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present. Students will study novels, plays, poems, films, and non-fiction works produced in various historical periods, and will write a formal research paper. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: French Immersion FIF3U1.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Novel/Short Story Study | Students will examine themes, character, language and literary devices through the study of Jacques le Fataliste and various excerpts from classic literature in Anthologie du XIXe et XXe si cle |
| 2 | Film and Media Study | Students will examine parallel literary/historical themes and motifs while studying a variety of spoken languages. Films may include Moulin Rouge, and La Vie en Rose. Students will also examine a variety of on-line French language broadcasts. |
| 3 | Drama and Poetry Study | Students will study various excerpts from classic literature in Anthologie du XIXe et XXe si cle. |
| 4 | Grammar | Grammar review will revisit all grammar constructs as required using a variety of sources including Grammaire progressive du français. Schaum’s French Grammar and regular lessons on French expressions. |
Études canadiennes et mondiales
Histoire de l’Occident et du monde - 12e année CHY4U1
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. They will use critical-thinking and communication skills to investigate the historical roots of contemporary issues and present their conclusions.
Prerequisite: Any U or M level course in Canadian and World Studies, English , or Social Sciences and Humanities.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Overview of Content |
| 1 | 1500-1715 | Foundations and Institutions Challenged |
| 2 | 1715-1815 | Revolution and Change |
| 3 | 1815-1914 | Century of Transitions |
| 4 | 1914-1989 | Century of Extremes |
| 5 | Culminating Activity |
