Social Science

About Social Science

The Social Studies department consists of many interesting and diverse areas of study. both practical and theoretical, such as Geography, Parenting, Family Studies, History, and Law. These courses can provide students with important information and experience that can be applied to future careers, family responisbilities, and further study. The classes are taught by some of the greatest teachers who make each subject intersting and meaningful!




Courses in the Social Sciences Department

Grade 9

 

This course builds upon students' basic understanding of Canadian geography. Students develop spatial awareness and investigate the interconnection of Canada's landforms, climates, soils and economic resources. Emphasis is placed on environmentalism, the process of change, methods of geographic enquiry and Canada's global connections.

 
 

This course explores the challenges faced by all people: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. It is a family studies course which emphasizes the skills and values associated with individual and family relationships. It will also include some practical activities in food, nutrition and fashion arts.

 


Grade 10

 

This course explores the political, social and cultural development of Canada in the period from 1914 to the present day. French-English Relations, Canadian-American Relations, Multiculturalism, and Canada and the World in War and Peace are major themes of the course. Through group and individual activities students examine Canada's past and learn about how it still affects us today.

 
 

This course explores the political, social and cultural development of Canada in the period from 1914 to the present day. French-English Relations, Canadian-American Relations, Multiculturalism, and Canada and the World in War and Peace are major themes of the course. Academic skills in research and writing will be established for senior social science courses.

 
 

In this course, students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives, in the workplace. The content of this course focuses on identity of individuals and Canada.

 
 

This family studies course deals with food, nutrition, food marketing and body image. Healthy food choices are explored along with some practical application in the kitchen. Canadian and international cooking are studied comparatively.

 
 

Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship on the local, national and international levels. Students will be challenged to understand the importance of participation and active citizenship in Canadian society and in relation to global issues.

 

Grade 11

 

A practical introduction to legal issues that directly affect people's lives. Students will examine the need for laws in society, the routes of Canada's legal system, the rights and freedoms that people in Canada enjoy and the basic elements of criminal law and dispute resolution. Through case studies and other activities students will develop and express opinions on legal topics of interest to them.

 
 

A very practical course in family studies emphasizing the personal and economic factors in family living.

 
 

This course in regional geography explores the travel spots of the world and helps to prepare students for jobs in the travel, recreation and hospitality industries.

 
 

This practical course is for students who are interested in clothing, interior design and careers in fashion and decoration. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for their sewing project.

 
 

This course investigates the history of African peoples from ancient times to the present and traces their influence throughout the Diaspora with a special focus on Canada, the Caribbean and the United States. Students will analyze diverse societies and cultures with particular regard to the social, economic and political structures and historical forces that form the foundation of these communities. They will examine the influence of selected individuals and groups in Africa and the Diaspora and the innovations, inventions and ideas that have emerged in these societies and profoundly influenced world history.

 
 

This geography course examines the physical earth and the forces that shape it - the evolution of our planet, natural events and disasters and present challenges to the environment.

 
 

A detailed academic study of our southern neighbour from colonial America through the Revolution, era of nation building, slavery and the civil war, reconstruction, and twentieth century superpower.

 

Grade 12

 

Students will experience a wide range of historical events and people in this course. Emphasis will be on the personalities, social, military, cultural and technological developments of the past 10 000 years.

 
 

With an emphasis on prenatal and early childhood development, this is both a theoretical and a practical course in parenting - for personal and career purposes.

 
 

The diversity in Canadian families is examined from statistical and interpersonal perspectives. Concentration is on issues facing families throughout the family life cycle.

 
 

This is a university level preparation course for students interested in finance and economics in Canada and the World. Elements of Canada's modified free-market economic system, society's distribution of resources, and the impact of individuals and the government on the economy are all key elements of this course.

 
 

This course involves an in-depth look at what it means (and has meant in the past) to be a Canadian. More than a history course, it explores the roots of Canada's diverse cultural and political identity over the past 1000 years.

 
 

From the destruction of Cheng Ho's fleet, through the French Revolution, Imperialism in Africa and WWI, to the fall of communism in 1989, this humanities course examines the events, people, art, technology and ideas of European and world civilizations from 1700 to the present. Students learn about the emergence of the modern world and the forces - democracy, nationalism, romanticism, socialism, fascism, feminism, and others - which have shaped it.

 
 

This course examines and analyses basic principles of Canadian justice and civil rights. As well as international law issues, Canada's role in the global community and conflict resolution will be studied.

 
 

This is a university level preparation course studying crucial issues affecting the developing and developed regions of our world. Demographic issues such as China's one child policy and Europe's declining population, to give or not to give and other foreign aid related issues, AIDS in Africa, human rights issues such as sweatshops and discrimination against women, and many other issues of our time are just a few of the highlights of this course.

 


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