Miller comprehensive catholic high school

ENGLISH LANGAUGE ARTS B10 / B10*

The renewed ELA A10 provides meaningful contexts that address “big ideas” and questions for deeper understanding. There is a strong focus on language and an understanding of how it works as students learn through the use of powerful cognitive and communication strategies. A variety of texts in oral, print and other forms are used to achieve outcomes under the three course goals: Encouraging Student Inquiry, Social Responsibility, Personal Agency and Self-Reflection.

Equity and Ethics: Who and What is Right; Empowerment; Degrees of Responsibility; Rights and Responsibilities; Justice and Fairness

The World Around and Within Us: Perspectives; Diversity of Being; The Natural and the Constructed Worlds; Individuals and Communities; Stewardship
The ELA B10* and ELA A10* serve as the second step in preparing students for the AP English Course at Grade 12. Enriched units of study, as well as more challenging selections and opportunities are provided.
The modified ELA B11 course follows the same themes/issues as the ELA B10 course with modifications to foster student success.
ELA A10 and ELAB10 *online* option
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 20 / 20*

*Prerequisite* – ELA A10 and ELA B10

This course is organized around themes that are of interest to adolescents and focuses on self and society. Literature is selected to relate to the themes presented and to include the strands of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. The two themes covered include:

Theme One: Starting Out – Beginning and Becoming (The Past and the Present; Triumphs and Trials; Discovery and Disillusionment; Relationships with Family and Others; Celebrations and Rites of Passage)
Theme Two: Moving Forward – Establishing and Realizing (Turning Points and Transitions; Evolving Roles and Responsibilities; Opportunities and Obstacles; Risks and Rewards; Beliefs and Goals)
The course ELA 20* serves as the third step in preparing students for the AP English Course at Grade 12. Enriched units of study, as well as more challenging selections and opportunities for independent study are provided. Students are encouraged to enrol in Creative Writing 20 in Semester One of their grade 11 year and ELA 20* in Semester Two.
The modified ELA 21 course follows the same themes as the ELA 20 course with modifications to foster student success.

CREATIVE WRITING 20

*Prerequisite*- ELA A 10 and ELA B10

Creative Writing is a 20 level elective primarily for students with a desire to develop a more sophisticated and thorough writing style, in a more creative manner. Students explore a variety of artistic writing styles (poetry, short stories, etc.) as well journalistic styles (feature news articles, and headline articles). Review writing and opinion essays are also explored. Students are required to submit writing portfolios on a regular basis and are encouraged to submit their work for publication. The four modules covered include:

Module One: Portfolio Submission

Module Two: Creative Genres

Module Three: Non-Fiction Genres

Module Four: Self- Editing/Peer Editing

Module Five: Electronic Journalism
Creative Writing 20 *online* option

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS A30 / A31

*Prerequisite* – ELA 20/ELA 21

This course utilizes Canadian Literature to explore the issues that influence Canadian culture and Canadian identity. The students practice their language skills including comprehending and responding, composing and creating, assessing and reflecting within the context of a variety of literary genres. Two units are explored:

Unit One: Canadian Perspectives: Distinct and Rich (Define the Individual, Negotiate the Community; Celebrate the Glorious, Acknowledge the Scandalous; Shift Centres, Blur Margins; Understand Beliefs, Initiate Action)

Unit Two: Canadian Landscapes: Diverse and Dynamic (natural and Constructed; Psychological and Physical; Historical and Contemporary; Personal and Societal)

This course focuses on World Literature in a variety of forms. The students practice their language skills including comprehending and responding, composing and creating, assessing and reflecting Themes are explored through a variety of literary genres including a Shakespearean play, Two units are explored:

Unit One: The Search for Self (Sense of Self; Joy and Inspiration; Doubt and Fear)

Unit Two: The Social Experience (Dealing with Universal Issues; Ambition, Power, and the Common good; Social Criticism; Addressing the Issues)

The AP course in English Literature and Composition is an extension of the regular ELA A30 and ELA B30. Students will complete the regular ELA A30 and B30 courses and do additional work in order to prepare for the AP exam written in May. The marks for ELA A30 and B30 will be derived from similar content, assignments and exams that the regular Grade 12 English classes contain. Students in the AP program will be expected to do a significant amount of reading, writing, research, and discussion in preparation for the AP exam. This includes a reading list to be completed over the summer between grade 11 and grade 12. Students should, therefore, have an interest in literature, writing, and be willing to do the extra work. The eight units covered are:

Unit Two: Inquiry Paper (Independent Reading)

Unit Three: Short Fiction (Prose)

Unit Four: American Literature

Unit Five: British Literature

Unit Six: Specialized Poetry – Sonnets and Ballads

Unit Seven: Canadian Literature

Unit Eight: Advanced Placement Exam Preparation

FRENCH

French 9

This course is designed to allow students to learn the language by means of themes that focus on student experiences. Much of the instruction is in French, and students participate in individual, pairs and group activities to provide them with many opportunities to communicate orally in French. Students will develop listening, reading, comprehension and grammatical skills as they progress through the given thematic units.

The Post- Intensive French program is designed for students who have previously participated in the Grade 6 Intensive French and Grades 7 and 8 Post-Intensive French program in elementary school. The goal of the program is to further develop literacy skills in oral communication, reading and writing using a communicative project-based approach.

In this course students build on their skills of oral communication. The units studied are based on experiences familiar to the students. Students are taught to write, read, listen to and comprehend language that can be used in real life situations. Each unit leads to a final task that requires students to use the vocabulary and linguistic components introduced throughout each unit.

In this course students continue to practice speaking French orally in their interaction with the teacher, a partner or a group. Grammar and vocabulary are taught in a communicative context, in situations which might be duplicated in real life. Each unit is structured to prepare students for a final task or project. The language functions and linguistic components that are necessary to accomplish the final tasks, determine what is covered in each unit.

In this course students continue to develop their reading, comprehension, speaking, listening and writing skills. Units concentrate on themes familiar to students and lead to a final task that requires students to demonstrate their level of understanding and ability. Students can be expected to have a good grasp of basic French structures and vocabulary which can be further developed in university or by living in a French environment.

Workplace & Apprenticeship 30

Apprenticeship 10

Math 9

Foundations 30

Math Foundations

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Pre-Calculus 10

Pre-Calculus 20

Pre-Calculus 30

Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Pre-AP

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Foundations 20*

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Two Semesters/Two Credits

Math 21

Math 11

Math 91

The renewed secondary mathematics program, based on the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol, consists of eight courses in three pathways as outlined above. Each course is one credit (100 hours), consistent with all secondary level courses in Saskatchewan.

Calculus 30 is not part of the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol. It will continue to be offered in Saskatchewan and could be taken after Pre-Calculus 30.

Graduation requirements for mathematics will be any 20-level course, however many post secondary programs often demand higher level mathematics courses or calculus.

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  Content in this pathway was chosen to meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers based on post-secondary education at SIAST, or non-math oriented faculties at university.
  
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  Students who require basic “real-life” mathematics would be well suited for this pathway. Careers as an elementary school or high school PAA teacher, social work, care assistant, graphic communications, hotel & restaurant administration, law enforcement, office work, paramedics, pharmacy technician or many of the trades. .
  
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  30% - 40% of all Grade 12 graduates are entering fields for which the mathematics in this pathway is appropriate.
  

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  Content in this pathway was chosen to meet the needs of students intending to pursue careers in areas that typically require university, but are not math intensive (e.g., the humanities, fine arts, social sciences and nursing)
  
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  40% - 60% of all Grade 12 graduates are entering fields for which the mathematics in this pathway is appropriate.
  

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  Content in this pathway was chosen to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing careers in science-related or math-related areas.
  
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  10% - 20% of all Grade 12 graduates are entering fields for which the mathematics in this pathway is appropriate.
  

Grade 9 Mathematics extends material covered in elementary school, introduces new concepts and provides a foundation for future high school math courses. The units of study in math include integers, rational numbers, polynomials, circles and prisms, linear relations/equations/inequality, and statistics and probability.

This course is the pre-requisite for both the Foundations Math and the Pre-Calculus at the Grade 11 level. It introduces and focuses on the following concepts: factoring, rational and irrational numbers, laws of exponents, operations with polynomials, trigonometry, relations and functions, slope, linear relations, graphing, linear systems the metric system and imperial measurements.

This course is the first step on the Pre-AP mathematics path and should be selected by students who are planning to pursue AP Calculus in their Grade 12 year. All of the Pre-Calculus units of study are covered; however topics are studied in greater depth. Students who select this course are those who were highly successful in their Grade 9 Mathematics courses.

This course is the pre-requisite for Workplace and Apprenticeship 20. It focuses on both the metric and imperial systems of measurement. Concepts include area of 2-D shapes and 3-D objects, games involving spatial reasoning, the Pythagorean Theorem, polygons, and an introduction to trigonometry ratios (sine, cosine and tangent), angles, pricing and currency exchange, and income. The seven units covered are:

Unit Pricing and Currency Exchange

Earning an Income

Length, Area and Volume

Mass, Temperature and Volume

Angles and Parallel Lines

Similarity of Figures

Trigonometry of Right Triangles
Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 *online* option

MATHEMATICS 11

Mathematics 11 is a modified course with a major emphasis on consumer math. This course focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary for and applicable to everyday situations.

The Units Covered Include:

Geometry

Algebra Skills

Consumer Math

Linear Equations

Linear Functions and Variations

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 20

*Prerequisite* – Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10

This course is a pre-requisite for Foundations of Math 30. It introduces and/or focuses on the following concepts: inductive/deductive reasoning, proportional reasoning, angles and triangles, sine and cosine laws, data analysis, linear inequalities and basic quadratic functions. As well, students research and present an historical mathematical event or area of interest.

This course is a pre-requisite for Pre-calculus Math 30. It introduces and/or focuses on the following concepts: absolute value, radical numbers, rational expressions and equations, the primary trig ratios, sine and cosine laws, factoring of polynomial expressions, quadratic functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and reciprocal functions. Students in this course should be planning to take Calculus in Grade 12.

Pre-Calculus 20 *online* option
PRE-CALCULUS 20 Pre-AP

*Prerequisite* – Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 Pre-AP Recommended

This course makes up the second step on the Pre-AP Mathematics path that leads to AP Calculus at Grade 12. All units of study from Pre-Calculus 20 are covered; however topics are studied in greater depth.

This course is a pre-requisite for Workplace & Apprenticeship 30. It asks students to deepen their understanding of topics introduced in Grade 10, including surface area, volume, capacity, formulas, right triangles, 3D objects, and mathematical games involving numerical reasoning.

As well, it introduces the following topics:

Data Analysis Using a Variety of Graphs

Personal Budgeting

Compound Interest and Financial Institution Services

Slope, Including Using Technology

Unit analysis and scale

Number Operations

Equations and Per cents

Consumer Math

Probability

Geometry

This course continues the learning begun in Foundations 20 and includes the following topics: inductive and deductive reasoning; financial decision making; set theory and its applications; odds/probability; permutations and combinations; and lastly, logarithmic, exponential, sinusoidal and basic polynomial functions. As well, students have the opportunity to research and present a current event or area of interest using data collection and analysis. This course is intended for students considering post-secondary education routes that do not require Calculus.

This course focuses on the following concepts: angles; rational and radical functions; operations on and transformations of functions; trigonometric ratios, equations, functions and identities; the unit circle; logarithms; advanced polynomial functions; relations and their inverses; and finally, combinatorics (permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem). As the pre-requisite for Calculus, this course is intended for students heading to university to study engineering, and other academic programs requiring Calculus.

This is the final step in preparation for AP Calculus at Grade 12. All Pre-Calculus units of study are covered however topics are studied in greater depth and with a focus on the advanced problem solving skills required for AP Calculus.

This course continues the focus of its two pre-requisites on very “real world” math, including mathematics required for, but not limited to the trades. Real world applications include how to buy a vehicle, and how to set up a small business. Math concepts include transformations of 2-D shapes and 3-D objects; puzzles and games involving spatial reasoning; sine and cosine laws; limitations of measuring instruments; triangles, quadrilaterals and regular polygons; linear relations; data analysis; percentiles and probability. This course is intended for students who want to pursue non-math oriented post-secondary programs at SIAST or at the University of Regina.

This course is designed as an introduction to Calculus and deals with limits; slope of the tangent line; derivatives, and their application to motion, related rates, and maximum and minimum problems; and area and integration, if time permits. Calculus 30 is intended for the student who is academically strong in the field of mathematics. The six units of study covered include:

Introduction to Calculus

Slopes and Rates of Change

Derivatives and Their Properties

Application of Derivatives (Motion)

Applications of Derivatives (Area and Volume)

Area and Integration

Advanced Placement Calculus is a challenging university-level course. It will be offered to students who take a combination of Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus 30 and Integral Calculus 30. Advanced Placement students have the opportunity to write the 3.5 hour internationally recognized AP Calculus exam in early May. Students who achieve a sufficiently high standing on this external exam can earn credit at most North American universities. Students must register in the combined course noted above in their Grade 12 year. AP Calculus will provide students with the course content of both courses listed below over the two semesters.

Health Science 20

Biology 30

Earth Science 30*

Environmental Science 20

Science 10

Science 9

Chemistry 30

Physical Science 20

Physics 30

This course serves as an introduction to Science 10 and, after that, to specialized high school sciences. The units of study for science nine include Atoms and Elements, Characteristics of Electricity, Cellular and Human Reproduction, and Exploring our Universe. The inquiry-oriented nature of this class enables students to explore ideas on these four topics while deepening their understanding of the nature and processes of science.

The Grade 10 program provides students with the introductory knowledge and skills needed for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Topics include ecology, chemical compounds, balancing formula equations, speed, acceleration and weather dynamics. There is some laboratory work which will aid in the development and understanding of the theory presented. The four units covered are:

Life Science: Sustainability of Ecosystems

Physical Science: Motion in Our World

Physical Science: Chemical Reactions

Earth and Space Science: Weather Dynamics

Fundamental programming skills will be developed through the use of algorithms, and the programming language Visual BASIC 6.0. The units that are covered include:

Unit One: Introduction To Computers, History of Computers, and Visual Basic

Unit Two: Variables and Constants, and Introduction to Control Structures

Unit Three: Functions and Loop Structures

Unit Four: Procedures and Defined Functions

Computer Science 20 *online* option

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 20

*Prerequisite* – Science 10

Students will learn how to examine local and global environmental issues such as climate change, water, soil, and air quality, urbanization, bio resource management, waste handling and disposal, land-use planning, and the impacts of agriculture and industry on the environment from scientific and Indigenous knowledge perspectives. Students will examine the role of environmental policies and ethics on decision making, and will investigate environmental science related careers. Student directed studies will lead to the development of environmental action plans.

This course will challenge students to look at the health science field from holistic and analytic perspectives to provide a basis for making sound personal health choices. Students will examine the range of philosophies that guide health care and consider ethical decision within those contexts. Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body will provide a context for studying the normal and abnormal functioning of various body systems, including the role of nutrition and metabolism. Lastly, students will examine diagnostic tools and procedures and how they are used to inform treatment. Students will also investigate the range of health science careers and post-secondary programs available in Saskatchewan.

This course combines chemistry and physics in an integrated manner to investigate concepts related to heating and cooling, the foundations of chemistry, including the mole and quantitative analysis of molecules and chemical reactions, and the characteristics and properties of waves. An overarching theme is the study of the enterprise of public and private science as it occurs in agriculture, industry, and universities to help students better understand various physical science related career paths. Student inquiry will guide independent investigations of physical science phenomena.

Science 21 is an activity based course designed to provide students with practical science needed for everyday life. Students are provided with some exposure to biology, chemistry and the physical sciences. The nature of biology, with an emphasis on ecological and health issues, consumer chemistry, and science and technology are all studied. The four units covered include:

Unit One: Chemistry

Unit Two: Biology

Unit Three: Physics

Unit Four: Applied Science

The major themes of this course are to examine the significance of evolution as a key unifying theme in biology and to explore what life is and how it changes over time. Students will examine the organization of life in all kingdoms through the study of biomolecules, cellular processes, and organism function. In genetics and biotechnology, students will explore inheritance, and how information is stored, transmitted, and expressed at chromosomal and molecular levels. Student inquiry will guide independent investigations of biology-related phenomena.

A major focus of the course is the study of the role of chemical properties and bonds in determining what makes materials suitable for use in specific applications. Students will actively investigate the nature of equilibrium in chemical reactions. In electrochemistry, students explore oxidation-reduction reactions and the impact of electrochemistry on society and the environment. Other topics include organic compounds and acid-base chemistry. Student inquiry will guide independent investigations of chemistry-related phenomena.

Computer Science 30 is an advanced course in programming. This course includes the study of a second programming language JAVA and advanced number theory. The units that are covered include:

Unit One: Review of Introduction to Computers, Fundamental Systems, Binary Number

Systems, JAVA Language, Input/Output, Variables and Constants

Unit Two: Control Structures, Loop Structures

Unit Three: Classes and Objects, Methods

Unit Four: Arrays, Searching and Sorting Algorithms, Files

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

*Prerequisite* - Computer Science 20

Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester college-level course in Computer Science. It also includes the study of data structures, design, and abstraction. The goal of the course is to impart valuable problem-solving skills; for the most part, this is supported by constructs within the programming language itself. Student use these skills to write real solutions to problems.

This course covers all of the units presented in Computer Science 30 as well as the additional material needed to prepare for the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam written in May.
EARTH SCIENCE 30 Introductory Year 2015-2016

*Prerequisite* - Physical Science 20 or Environmental Science 20

Students will examine our planet’s geological origins and the geological timescale as a foundation to guide decision making with regard to the use of its mineral and energy resources, the maintenance and remediation of the environment, and response to geological hazards. Hands-on field experiences will enable students to develop visual-spatial reasoning skills and an understanding of the role of Geographic Information Systems. Students will also explore the historical and contemporary significance of Earth Science and related careers.

This course enables students to investigate concepts related to modern physics such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and nuclear physics. Students will use Newtonian mechanics to analyze various types of motion and the forces that cause motion. Using the conservation laws of momentum and energy, students will analyze and predict the results of interactions between objects. Lastly, students will explore gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields and their interactions. Student inquiry will guide independent investigations of physics-related phenomena.

Social Studies 30

Native Studies 10

Native Studies 30

Social 9 is a comprehensive introduction to social science concepts. Unit one focuses on understanding and measuring time, human evolution, and early civilizations. Unit two examines the processes of change in society by drawing on the successes and failures of the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages. Unit three provides a synopsis and evaluation of how the Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Political Revolutions influenced current world traditions. Unit four explores the beliefs, values, and worldview of the First Nations people. The four units covered include:

Unit One: Time

Unit Two: Change

Unit Three: Causality

Unit Four: Culture

The modified Social Studies 91 course follows the same units as the Social Studies 9 course with modifications to foster student success.
HISTORY 10

*Prerequisite* – Social Studies 9

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of industrialized, democratic societies. Historical content is used to show students how many of the social organizations, which developed during the late 18^th and 19^th centuries, have shaped modern decision-making processes. Major topics of study include the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the Rise of Nationalism, Imperialism and World War I. A key focus of this course is the development of those skills necessary for students to become critical and creative thinkers and independent learners. The units of study are:

Unit 1: Political Decision Making

Unit 2: Economic Decision Making

Unit 3: The Development of Nation States

Unit 4: Imperialism

Unit 5: International Relations

History 10 *online* option

Native Studies 10 examines the culture of the First Nation People with an emphasis placed on the people of Central Canada. This course explores the traditional First Nations perspective, introduces students to contemporary terminology and provides students with a general history of aboriginal people. The four units covered include:

Unit One: Spirituality and Worldview

Unit Two: Kinship and Family

Unit Three: Economic Development

Unit Four: Social Development

The goal of this course is to help students understand the basic organizations of industrialized and democratic societies. Students are introduced to the way democracies organize themselves to make and carry out decisions for society. They are also introduced to the problem of scarcity and economic decision making. Students will examine the ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, and their role in the political process. Students will examine the concept of international trade and how it affects the economic well-being of Canadians. In the final unit students will study the concepts of balance of power and collective security. The units covered are:

Unit One: Political Organizations

Unit Two: Economic Organizations

Unit Three: Ideologies

Unit Four: International Economic Relations

Unit Five: International Political Relations

HISTORY 20

*Prerequisite* – History 10

Students will study major world issues that have shaped the 20^th century and continue to influence the 21^st century. There are four major themes in this course: international cooperation and confrontation, global interaction during the interwar years and World War II, the rise and interaction of the super powers, and contemporary global interactions. There is a focus on the development of research and dialectical thinking skills in this course. The units of study are:

Unit 1: Historical Background

Unit 2: Death of the Old Order

Unit 3: The Emergence of Totalitarianism

Unit 4: National Sovereignty and Collective Security

Unit 5: Self-Determination and the End of the Cold War

NATIVE STUDIES 20

*Prerequisite* – Native Studies 10 or Social Studies 10

This course focuses on self-government and self-determination, the effects of development, social justice and social justice issues and how they all relate to Canadian Aboriginal people. This course helps students realize that issues facing Canadian Aboriginal peoples are similar to issues that face all Canadians. The three units of study covered include:

Unit One: Self Determination and Self Government

Unit Two: Development

Unit Three: Social Justice

NATIVE STUDIES 30: CANADIAN STUDIES

*Prerequisite* – Native Studies 10 or Social Studies 10 or History 10

Native Studies 30 examines contemporary issues relevant to Canadian Aboriginal people. This course provides students with political, legal, and Aboriginal perspectives on issues such as Aboriginal Rights, Land Claims, Treaty and Treaty Rights. The five units covered include:

Unit One: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights

Unit Two: Governance

Unit Three: Land Claims

Unit Four: Economic Development

Unit Five: Social Development
Native Studies 30 *online* option

SOCIAL STUDIES 30/31: CANADIAN STUDIES

*Prerequisite* – Social Studies 10, Native Studies 10 or Social Studies 11

This course deals with contemporary issues facing Canadians. The emphasis in this course is to develop students' abilities to think and reason dialectically in their consideration of issues, and their approach to solving problems. Individual units concentrate on the themes of Change, Economic Development, Acculturation, Governance, and Globalization. In each unit the historical experience of Canadians is viewed from a modern perspective in an attempt to understand who we are, and why we react the way we do to the current issues and problems which confront us as citizens of Canada and the world. The five units covered include:

Unit One: Change

Unit Two: Culture

Unit Three: Governance

Unit Four: Economic Development

Unit Five: Globalization

The modified Social Studies 31 course follows the same units presented in the Social Studies 30 course with modifications to foster student success.

Law 30 is designed to prepare students to become active, informed and productive citizens who know and understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Students will learn about the rule of law and learn that the law reflects, and is shaped by, society’s values and attitudes regarding social and human relationships. Students will study the abstract nature of law as well as its applications to current Canadian and global legal issues. The six units covered include:

Unit One: The Need for Law

Unit Two: Canada’s Legal System

Unit Three: Legal Rights

Unit Four: Criminal Law

Unit Five: Family Law

Unit Six: Other Relevant Issues

Law 30 *online* option
PSYCHOLOGY 20

*Prerequisite* – None

Psychology 20 studies human behaviour in a variety of social situations. Students will learn about themselves as individuals and as people who are part of a larger social context such as families, friends and citizens of a country in a global community. The four units covered include:

Unit One: What is Social Psychology?

Unit Two: Who am I?

Unit Three: How do I make Sense of my World?

Unit Four: How do I Act and Interact in a Social World?

Psychology 20 *online* option
PSYCHOLOGY 30

*Prerequisite* – None

Psychology 30 is the study of human development across the time spans of human life. Students will learn about how humans grow in areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development as they move from conception to death. The five units covered include:

Unit One: What is Developmental Psychology?

Unit Two: Prenatal and Infant Development

Unit Three: Early and Middle Childhood Development

Unit Four: Adolescent Development

Unit Five: Early and Late Adult Development


PSYCHOLOGY 30 ADVANCED PLACEMENT

*Prerequisite* – Students wishing to take Psychology 30AP should enrol in Psychology 20 in semester one.

Psychology 30 AP introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behaviour and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students will learn psychological theories, methods and principles associated with the major sub fields of psychology. This is an advanced course that requires a fair degree of independent study by the student. This course allows students to complete studies in high school, which they may later use as an equivalent to an introductory university course in psychology depending on the mark achieved by the student on the AP exam and on the entrance requirements of specific universities. The nine units covered are:

Unit One: Methods, Approaches and History

Unit Two: Biological Bases of Behaviour

Unit Three: Consciousness, Sensation, and Perception

Unit Four: Lifespan Development

Unit Five: Learning, Memory and Cognition

Unit Six: Motivation and Emotion

Unit Seven: Personality

Unit Eight: Abnormal Psychology and Treatment

Unit Nine: Social Psychology