Social Sciences and Humanities – Grades 9 - 12
 

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.
Prerequisite: None

This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology from a Catholic perspective to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent-child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families.
Prerequisite: any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

From a Catholic worldview, this course prepares students for occupations involving older children, and for the responsibility of parenting, with emphasis on school age and adolescent children. Students will learn, through practical experience in the community, how early child development affects later development, success in school, and personal and social well being throughout life, and how children and parents change over time. This course also develops students’ skills in researching and investigating various aspects of parenting and human development. Students will minister to the family, school, parish and wider community through service.
Prerequisite: None

Canadian and World Studies
Geography, History, Civics, Economics, Law and Politics

Canadian and World Studies - Geography

GEOGRAPHY – GRADES 9 - 12

Geography of Canada CGC 1D
Grade 9, Academic
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 of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyze and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings. An emphasis will be placed on our responsibilities as stewards to respect the environment and our resources and to use them wisely.
Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians today. Students will draw on personal and everyday experiences to learn about Canada’s distinct and changing character and the natural and human systems and global influences that shape the country. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to examine practical geographic questions and communicate their findings. An emphasis will be placed on our responsibilities as stewards to respect the environment and our resources and use them wisely.
Prerequisite: None

This course examines the major patterns of physical geography and the powerful forces that affect them. A focus will be placed on our roles as stewards of the earth who promote respect for the environment and use resources wisely. 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. Students will use a wide range of geotechnologies and inquiry methods to investigate the distribution and interaction of the elements of their physical environment and to communicate their findings.
Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9,
Academic or Applied

This course focuses on travel and tourism as a vehicle for the study of selected world regions. Using a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods, students will conduct and present case studies that develop their understanding of the unique characteristics of selected world regions; the environmental, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence travel and tourism; and the impact of the travel industry on communities and environments around the world. Students will focus on respect for diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures.
Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic or Applied

This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics, including cultural, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation courses in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I to the present. It will focus on respecting and affirming the diversity and interdependence of both Canada’s and the world’s people and cultures. 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 point of view. Prerequisite: None

This course explores some of the events and experiences that have influenced the development of Canada’s identity as a nation, from World War I to the present. The course will focus on respecting and affirming the diversity and independence of both Canada’s and the world’s people and cultures. By examining how the country has responded to economic, social, and technological changes and how individuals and groups have contributed to Canadian culture and society during this period, students will develop their ability to make connections between historical and current events. Students will have opportunities to formulate questions, locate information, develop informed opinions, and present ideas about the central issues and events of the period. Students will focus on the knowledge, skills and values needed to be a responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic Social teaching by promoting peace, justice and sacredness of human. life.
Prerequisite: None

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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, and culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion into a global superpower. Students will use critical thinking and communication skills to determine causal relationships, evaluate multiple perspectives, and present their own points of view. Students will focus on the knowledge, skills and values needed to be a responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic Social teaching by promoting peace, justice and sacredness of human life.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students will analyze 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, and groups, including the role of the Catholic Church, and innovations and present their conclusions.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course explores the challenges associated with the formation of a Canadian national identity. Students will examine the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped Canada from the pre-contact period to the present and will investigate the historical roots of contemporary issues from a variety of perspectives. Students will use critical thinking and communication skills to consider events and ideas in historical context, debate issues of culture and identity, and present their own views. The understanding students gain through their examination of Canada’s historical and cultural roots will allow them to formulate a definition of what it means to be Canadian, to exercise the rights and responsibilities of being Canadian, and the Canadian common good based on a respect of all people.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

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 with a focus on responsibility and morality and present their conclusions.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

This course explores the history of the world since the sixteenth century, emphasizing the interaction between the emerging West and other regions of the world. Students will learn about a variety of economic, social, and political systems and the changes they have undergone over time. Students will apply their developing skills of historical inquiry to understand and communicate ideas about the forces that have formed our modern world.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore own and others’ ideas about civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues and react responsibly to them. Students will focus on the knowledge, skills and values needed to be a responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and sacredness of human life.
Prerequisite: None

ECONOMICS

The Individual and the Economy, CIE 3M
Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course examines the changing Canadian economy and helps students develop an understanding of their own role as moral economic agents. Stuents will apply economic models and concepts to assess the roles of the various stakeholders in the Canadian economy and analyse the interactions among them. Students will consider the economic behaviour of the indvidual as consumer, contributor, and citizen in a mixed economy and will apply economic inquiry, critical-thinking, and communication skills to make and defend informed Christian economic decisions.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course encourages students to examine the economic choices they make as consumers and contributors in a mixed economy. Students will become familiar with sources of economic information and indicators of economic performance, such as rates of inflation, interest, and unemployment. Students will gain practical experience on how to apply their knowledge to make informed economic decisions and improve their economic well-being.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course investigates the nature of the competitive global economy and explores how individuals and societies can gain the information they need to make appropriate moral economic decisions. Students will learn about the principles of micro- and macroeconomics, apply economic models and concepts to interpret economic information, assess the validity of statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics. Students will use moral economic inquiry and communication skills to analyze current economic issues, make informed judgements, and present their findings.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives. Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to
gain a practical understanding of Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and communication skills to develop morally informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course gives students practical information about legal issues that directly affect their lives. Students will examine the need for laws in society, the roots 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 experiences such as mock trials, debates, and case studies, students will apply inquiry and communication skills to develop and express opinions on legal topics of interest to them. Practical experience and active learning strategies will be emphasized with the focus of responsibility and morality.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

This course examines elements of Canadian and international law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will study the historical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of international law and will learn to relate them to issues in Canadian society and the wider world with a focus on responsibility and morality. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and present the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

This course examines Canadian and world politics from a variety of perspectives with an emphasis on the Catholic worldview: analysis and critique in this course are grounded in a Catholic worldview and Catholic Social teaching. “Peace is a value with no frontiers”, Pope John Paul II insists. The peace studies course focuses on the structures and conflicts in the Canadian political system and in global relations. Students will investigate the ways in which individuals, groups, and states work to influence domestic and world events, the role of political ideologies in national and international politics, and the dynamics of international cooperation and conflict resolution. Students will apply critical-thinking and communication skills to develop and support informed opinions about current political conflicts, events, and issues. Students will examine, evaluate and apply knowledge of interdependent systems for the development of a just and compassionate society.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities