COURSE CATALOGUE
Grade 8
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Grade 9
Other courses may be available upon request on an individualized basis. Please email sdevries@chekabc.ca if you have special requests.
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| Description | Bible 9 is designed as a daily challenge to follow Jesus and to grow in faith, heart, soul, mind and strength and to discover why following Jesus is the most important decision ever to be made. Students will engage in a daily ‘devotional’ style curriculum with readings, Scripture memorization and video reflections. They will report to their teacher weekly about the things they are learned in their studies that week. | |
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| Description | This course will challenge students to improve upon analytical, reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills. Students will study and interpret challenging texts from modern and historical periods including novels, short stories, plays and film. Big Ideas: 1. Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy. 2. Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world. 3. People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. 4. Texts are socially, culturally, and historically constructed. 5. Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens. | |
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Math 9 is a foundation course for future mathematics pathways in high school and beyond. Also, this course is designed to help develop student’s mathematical confidence to solve problems. Using mathematics, students will learn to better understand the world around them, therefore valuing mathematics and seeing the connections between mathematics and its applications. Students will be inspired to commit themselves to become mathematically literate, lifelong learners.
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| Description | This course introduces students to the components of fitness, nutrition and other health issues. Students track their physical activity throughout the year and set goals around physical health. They learn about what it means to have a healthy and active lifestyle and all the benefits of that. Mental health issues such as bullying and stress/anxiety are also addressed. | |
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| Description | Science provides opportunities for us to better understand the natural world. Through science, we ask questions and seek answers to grow our collective scientific knowledge. We continually revise and refine our knowledge as we acquire new evidence. While maintaining our respect for evidence, we are aware that our scientific knowledge is provisional and is influenced by our culture, values, and ethics. Linking traditional and contemporary First Peoples understandings and current scientific knowledge enables us to make meaningful connections with our everyday lives and the world beyond. With a focus on inquiry and conceptual learning, Science 9 provides students with opportunities to ask questions, consider a range of views, recognize their beliefs and opinions, work collaboratively, and ultimately make informed conclusions that lead to personally and socially responsible choices. | |
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| Description | In Social Studies, it is our hope that students learn more about themselves, each other, and the world we inhabit. In this course, we hope that students develop critical thinking skills and come to know how Canada has been influenced by ideas and struggles for power, interaction with the environment, and questions of identity. Why Canada? How did it come to be and what kinds of stories and visions would guide its development? Students will be successful in this course when they can demonstrate their capacity to interpret evidence, assess and defend positions, conduct inquiry related to our course topics. Students completing Social Studies 9 will be able to tell a fuller, more inclusive story about Canada and have a sense of their own place in Canada’s past, present, and future. | |
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Grade 10
Other courses may be available upon request on an individualized basis. Please email sdevries@chekabc.ca if you have special requests.
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | Science 10 covers the major fields of science. Topics include genetics and the ethics surrounding it, chemical reactions, potential and kinetic energy, and astronomy. This course is designed for students on an IEP. | |
| Materials | Textbook: BC Science Connections 10 text & online resources | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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This course is for students interested in visual arts and offers unique ways of exploring identity and sense of belonging. Students will explore various mediums and technologies as they explore the creative process. |
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| Materials | Art kit supplied | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | Bible 10 is a big picture survey of the Old Testament. You’ll explore its major sections, themes, cultures, and genres. And you’ll begin to see how the Old Testament reveals Jesus as Messiah. This course helps you understand the Bible’s grand story and your place in it. | |
| Materials | Online videos and short readings | |
| Exam | Choice of short, creative, and life application projects with each unit |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Career Life Education is all about helping you learn to think strategically about your future and equipping you with the tools that you need to make wise and informed life choices. You’ll learn about putting God first by developing a strong prayer and devotional life. You’ll learn about formulating a life vision, setting goals, clarifying your transferrable skills and identifying your personal strengths and qualifications. You’ll learn how to network effectively, and how to find help when you’re trying to decide which career paths might be a good for you. Most of all though, you’ll spend time thinking about what you want your life to look like in the next few years and (believe it or not) decades, so that when it comes time to make those important decision, you’ll be prepared. | |
| Materials | Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions And Advice to Young Converts, Ed. By Stephen J. Nichols What Color is Your Parachute? for teens (third edition), by Carol Christen | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Composition & Creative Writing 10 combines the expectations of Composition 10 and Creative Writing 10 into one four-credit course. It is designed to support students in their development of written communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Within a supportive community, students will explore and create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will read and study both compositions and creative pieces written by other writers and consider a variety of styles as models for the development of their writing. The course builds students’ writing competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions. Students have opportunities to individually and collaboratively study, create, and write original pieces, exploring audience and purpose. They also develop their craft through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of identity, memory, and story in a range of genres. This course is intentionally grounded in the sampling of writing processes, inviting students to express themselves creatively as they experiment with, reflect on and practice their writing. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials are provided within the course | |
| Exam | Mandatory supervised exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Composition & Spoken Language 10 combines the expectations of Composition 10 and Spoken Language 10 into one four-credit course. It is designed to support students in their development of written and spoken communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Within a supportive community, students will explore and create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will read and study both compositions and creative pieces written by other writers and consider a variety of styles as models for the development of their writing. The course builds students’ writing competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions. Students have opportunities to individually and collaboratively study, create, and write original pieces, exploring audience and purpose. They also develop their craft through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of identity, memory, and story in a range of genres. This course is intentionally grounded in the sampling of writing processes, inviting students to express themselves creatively as they experiment with, reflect on and practice their writing. The course also builds students’ spoken language competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of oral compositions and by providing opportunities for students to individually and collaboratively study, draft, and use language to create original pieces in a variety of modes. This area of choice will also provide students with opportunities for performance, storytelling, and public speaking. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials are provided within the course | |
| Exam | Mandatory supervised exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | Composition & Literary Studies 10 combines the expectations of Composition 10 and Literary Studies 10 into one four-credit course. It is designed to support students in their development of written communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Within a supportive community, students will explore and create coherent, purposeful compositions. Students will read and study both compositions and creative pieces written by other writers and consider a variety of styles as models for the development of their writing. The course builds students’ writing competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions. Students have opportunities to individually and collaboratively study, create, and write original pieces, exploring audience and purpose. They also develop their craft through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising. The course provides students opportunities to build their writing skills through the exploration of various pieces of literature including short stories, poetry and a novel study. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course | |
| Exam | Mandatory supervised exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course requires about 100 hours of course work. It will prepare you to begin leading worship in a typical church, school or youth group setting. To begin with, you’ll develop a Biblical understanding of music as worship, as well as the nature of servant leadership. We’ll discuss the importance of discipleship, as well as how to cultivate a strong devotional life. Then, you’ll learn about song form, song arranging and composition, and all the details that are involved in putting these things into practice in rehearsal and in “performance”. | |
| Materials | You’ll need an instrument, a way to create online PDF documents or scan printed pages into your computer, as well as a device for recording performances. In most cases, a simple iPad or tablet will be just fine. In any case, before enrolling in the course, please ensure that you can record yourself with clear audio and video. This responsibility is yours as the student. | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | This course will assist students in becoming better able to express themselves in various dance styles. Students will be involved in weekly dance classes and become competent in the elements of movement, creation, composition, presentation and performance. Students will gain a deeper understanding of various dance genres and the social and cultural influences of dance. | |
| Materials | As required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | This course will assist students in becoming better able to express themselves in various dance styles. Students will be involved in weekly dance classes and become competent in the elements of movement, creation, composition, presentation and performance. Students will gain a deeper understanding of various dance genres and the social and cultural influences of dance. | |
| Materials | As required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 introduces students to the marketing and management principles needed to start and operate their own business. Students will learn about the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and the challenges entrepreneurs face. Students will develop the planning skills needed to identify customer needs, wants, and demands and learn how to take a product from invention/innovation to the marketplace. Students will learn creative ways to add value to an existing idea or product and will learn about effective forms of marketing strategies, based on their products. | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | This course will give students an awareness of food safety and sanitation, kitchen basics, food preparation techniques and methods of cooking. Students will explore the importance of nutrition and healthy eating as well as develop an understanding of the social, economic and cultural influences of food. Finally, students will explore the numerous career opportunities available in the food-related field. | |
| Materials | As required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | FMP 10 is recommended for students who wish to pursue post-secondary studies. It is the grade 10 math that keeps options open.
In FMP 10, students will further develop their algebra skills by working with rational exponents, expanding and factoring polynomials, and using primary trigonometric relationships. The second half of the course focuses on graphing linear equations, learning about slope and rate of change, and solving systems of equations both graphically and algebraically. A printer, scanner/scanning app, ruler, graph paper, and a scientific calculator are required. A graphing calculator is not required for FMP 10, but will be very helpful. TI-83 or TI-84 calculators are recommended and will be needed for FM 11 and PREC 11. After completing FMP 10 students can choose to take Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 depending on their post-secondary interests and skill level. |
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| Materials | Textbook: McGraw Hill: Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 | |
| Exam | Chapter Quizzes; Provincial Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | The Instrumental 10 course partners with students who are taking private or group: wind, brass, percussion, guitar or piano instrument lessons and allows them to gain credit for their practice, learning and performance. It includes a study of their instrument and several music genres where students’ complete projects and practically incorporate their work into their practice and performance.
This course works for both beginner and experienced players. |
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| Materials | Students must own or rent an instrument and be participating in private or group lessons. | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course covers individual and group leisure activities. Student fitness and student participation in areas of interest are stressed. Sports activities are an important component of this course. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course. | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Science 10 covers the major fields of science. Topics include genetics and the ethics surrounding it, chemical reactions, potential and kinetic energy, and astronomy. | |
| Materials | Textbook: BC Science Connections 10 text & online resources | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Focuses on the economic and political development of Canada from 1812 to the present. There is a special emphasis on BC and the Pacific Rim. Students will get a better understanding of Canadian political and economic developments and should have a greater appreciation for Western Canada. This course has an added component to provide a Christian World View. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Horizons: Canada’s Emerging Identity | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; 2 Projects |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | This course gives students the opportunity to develop safe use of tools and equipment, explore the properties of textile fibres and construct numerous textile items. Students will discover the factors affecting textile use and choice while following patterns and will look into various career opportunities in the textile field. | |
| Materials | As required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed to give students a solid introduction to the practice of creating content for the Web. The main focus of the course is on learning how to build static websites using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). However, you’ll also gain an introduction into more advanced topics like client-side programming with JavaScript, server-side programming with PHP, database management with MySQL, content management systems like WordPress, web hosting, working with web servers and domains, among other things | |
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| Exam | Chapter Quizzes; Tests; Projects; Provincial Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed with some theoretical mathematical principles and is designed for students who intend on entering the trades or other employment in the workforce. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Mathworks 10 text & workbook | |
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Grade 11
Other courses may be available upon request on an individualized basis. Please email sdevries@chekabc.ca if you have special requests.
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed for students who want to explore how to incorporate enjoyable activities into their daily routine and are interested in overall health and well-being. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | This course concentrates on uncovering image-development strategies and integration of these strategies to achieve a specific purpose. Students will utilize digital technologies to manipulate works and have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials. Within this course, students will learn how to effectively create images and pieces that competently use strategies and elements. | |
| Materials | As Required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Bible 11 is a survey course of the New Testament. You’ll explore its major sections, themes, cultures, and genres. You’ll wrestle with this major theme of this course: Jesus Christ is the culmination of the story that began in the Old Testament. You’ll also learn how the New Testament came to be. This course helps you understand the Bible’s grand story and your place in it. | |
| Materials | Online videos and short readings | |
| Exam | Choice of short, creative, and life application projects with each unit |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course guides the student deeper into career exploration and development including planning, reflecting, adapting and deciding. It explores mentorship possibilities, self-advocacy strategies, employment marketing strategies and the rights and regulations in the workplace. | |
| Materials | TBD | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Chemistry 11 is an introductory course and gives the student a basic knowledge in many areas of Chemistry. Topics include chemical reactions, calculations with moles and stoichiometry. Students will also become acquainted with solubility and organic Chemistry. | |
| Materials | Textbook: BC Science 11 | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed to support students in their development of written communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. Students will read and study compositions by other writers and consider a variety of styles as models for the development of their writing. The course builds students’ writing competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of compositions. Students have opportunities to individually and collaboratively study, create, and write original pieces, exploring audience and purpose. They also develop their craft through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising. | |
| Materials | Lord of the Flies | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Students will learn about earth materials and geological resources with a focus on BC. Students will investigate plate tectonic theory, hydrologic cycle, weather, climate change, astronomy, and the Earth as a unique planet. As part of their study of Earth Science students will complete inquiry based projects and lab investigations/experiments.
Required materials include: a printer, scanner/scanning app, ruler, scientific calculator, graph paper, and common household supplies. |
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| Materials | Textbook: Foundations of Earth Science | |
| Exam | Chapter Quizzes/Tests; Labs; Projects |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed for students who are interested in studying First Peoples literature and oral tradition and in strengthening their oral language proficiencies. The course emphasizes oral self-expression and communication in a variety of contexts. Students delve deeply into First People’s oral and written literature in a range of media to explore various themes, authors and topics. This provides a foundation for them to think critically and creativity as they continue to explore, extend and strengthen their repertoire of oral language expressions. Within a supportive community, students work individually and with their teacher to explore oral and written literature and create powerful, purposeful oral and written composition. Through the study of literature and the processes of experimenting with, reflection on, extending and refining their oral language students: extend their capacity to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, deepen their understanding of themselves and the world and expand their understanding of what it means to be an educated, Christian Canadian and a global citizen. | |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course covers a wide variety of topics with a focus on major events as they relate to Canada. Students will study social issues of our time and be able to identify and describe Canadian cultural challenges over time. Political matters as they relate to the development of Canada as an independent nation along with economic issues that currently face Canada will be studied. Some attention will be given to environmental concerns. This course has an added component to provide a Biblical Worldview. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam; Provincial Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed for students who are serious about fitness goals and includes the kinesiology aspects of study. This course would be good for students who train at a gym regularly and want to better understand the body mechanics behind exercise. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course. | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course builds on the materials studied in Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10. In this course students will learn about and develop skills in numeracy and mathematical communication studying: Mathematical Reasoning, Geometry, Graphical analysis of linear inequalities, quadratic functions, and systems of equations, Statistics, Scale Models, and Personal Finances. A graphing calculator (TI-83 or 84 are recommended), geometry set, printer, and scanner/scanning app are required.
Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Math/Pre-Calculus 10 |
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| Materials | TBD | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | This course is designed for students who took Food Studies 10 and want to take their studies further. They will explore ways to consult and collaborate on projects. They will determine their personal design interests and self-assess to make adjustments for refinement of skills. They will use a variety of techniques, tools and technologies for a specific purpose. | |
| Materials | Consult teacher | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online In January 2021
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| Description | This course gives students an awareness of how social, ethical and sustainability considerations impact design and that complex tasks require certain skills, technologies and tools at different stages of manufacturing. | |
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| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This is an introductory course and gives the student a basic knowledge in many areas of Life Sciences. Topics include cell structures and functions, energy in cells, taxonomy, ecology, evolutionary theory, and a survey of plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Prentice Hall: Biology | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course will prepare students for college or university entrance. The course involves the student in a critical analysis of such literary forms as poetry, novels, and short stories. Students will engage in all aspects of the study of language and literature and will develop skills for expository writing and speaking. Students study various poems and short stories as well as The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. | |
| Materials | The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. | |
| Exam | Unit Tests; Critical Analysis Paper |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | New Media 11 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop an intensive program of study centred on students’ interests, needs, and abilities, while at the same time allowing for a range of local delivery methods. New Media 11 recognizes that digital literacy is an essential characteristic of the educated citizen. Coursework is aimed at providing students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by affording numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate increasingly sophisticated ideas through a wide variety of digital and print media. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course. | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course focuses on enabling students to create a healthy lifestyle by developing skills to participate in outdoor activities. Students will learn various outdoor and teamwork skills while gaining an appreciation of the environment. Students will also be given the option to complete a local first aid course as part of Outdoor Education 11. Activities, and some skills, will be incorporated based on student interests. Students are encouraged to find friends, family, or other community members to participate in outdoor activities with them. | |
| Materials | As required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Physics 11 is important for all students who expect to train in scientific, technical and medical fields. The subject deals with Methods of Physics, Wave Motion, Kinematics, Dynamics, power in simple machines, and circuitry. | |
| Materials | Textbook: BC Science Physics 11 | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This is a challenging academic course designed for students who enjoy math or wish to take math or science in their post-secondary studies.
Students will build upon their knowledge of roots and powers, radical expressions and factoring polynomials. Students will study quadratic equations and inequalities, rational expressions and equations and will solve them graphically and algebraically. Students will study more advanced trigonometry and will also learn more about personal finances. Students will use a Worktext – combination textbook and workbook that will become a helpful resource for future courses. A graphing calculator, (TI-83/TI-84) is recommended. Students will also need a printer and scanner/scanning app. Pre-requisite: Foundations of Math/Pre-Calculus 10 – 80% or higher in FMP 10 is recommended. |
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| Materials | Needed: Textbook: McGraw Hill: Pre-Calculus 11 | |
| Exam | Chapter Quizzes; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is an introductory survey course and will cover methodology, and the domains of cognitive, biophysical, developmental and sociocultural aspects of psychology. It is designed to introduce students to the field of psychology and some of the main themes, not be an in-depth exploration of any one area. It’s designed to whet students’ appetites to see if this is an area of study that is of interest to them. | |
| Materials | Everything needed in in the Moodle course | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Science for Citizens explores connections between Science and everyday life. It is designed to help students discover how Science, technology and society relate and interact with each other. Science for Citizens fulfills the Science 11 requirement for graduation, but does not qualify as a science prerequisite for most university programs. | |
| Materials | TBA | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | Spoken Language 11 is designed to support students in their development of written and spoken communication through a critical process of questioning, exploring, and sampling. The course builds students’ spoken language competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and styles of oral compositions and by providing opportunities for students to individually and collaboratively study, draft, and use language to create original pieces in a variety of modes. This area of choice will also provide students with opportunities for performance, storytelling, and public speaking. | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | This course is a continuation of Textiles 10 and further explores social and environmental impacts of design as well as marketing. It gives students a chance to develop and refine the skills they learned in Textiles 10. | |
| Materials | TBD by the teacher | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course follows the Grade 10 level and builds on the concepts learned in that course to prepare students for the trades or other employment. Workplace Math 11 highlights practical applications of mathematics. Students will study slope, different types of graphs, personal finance, scale representations, trigonometry, and calculations involving 3D objects. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Mathworks 11 text & workbook | |
| Exam | Chapter Quizzes; Tests; Projects |
Grade 12
Other courses may be available upon request on an individualized basis. Please email sdevries@chekabc.ca if you have special requests.
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Do you have an interest in running a business someday? Do you enjoy working with numbers and analyzing financial information? Accounting 12 will introduce you to the accounting principles required for success in the postsecondary world of business and finance. Building on principles taught in Accounting 11, you will learn about inventory, payroll, depreciation, fraud, internals control, cash flow and special journal. Using more advanced procedures and techniques, you will prepare and present special financial reports for different types of businesses (from service businesses to manufacturing businesses). Finally, Accounting 12 will provide you with a solid foundation in analytical decision-making in a business setting and help prepare you for today’s business environment. | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | This course focuses on designing and implementing balanced plans for healthy living and explores the importance of good nutrition, exercise, rest and work. Students will gain an appreciation of the body systems and how they work together to help us carry out daily physical activities. Activity and sport-specific motor skills will be selected and refined based on student areas of interest. This course includes a leadership component and is designed for the student who is seeking to stay active and healthy for a lifetime. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | The course covers among other things biological molecules and metabolism, gene expression and protein synthesis, genetics and biotechnology, organ systems and how to maintain good health. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Inquiry into Life – Twelfth Editon (McGraw-Hill; 2008) | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | his course will tackle some of the biggest questions and challenges people have about Christianity. Students will learn how to confidently defend their beliefs against common objections. Topics covered will include: “Introduction to Apologetics”; Understanding the basics of defending your faith and what apologetics is all about. “Facing Opposition”; Exploring different worldviews like postmodernism and naturalism that challenge Christian beliefs. And “Truth of the Bible”; Examining the evidence supporting the authenticity and reliability of the Bible. The course will sharpen the student’s skills through discussions, written exercises and selected readings. In addition, students will pick up valuable skills and strategies for investigating and responding to objections on their own, so they’re prepared for any challenge that comes their way. | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course promotes the arts as a means of self-expression and understanding of their identity as a person with their own unique voice and story to tell. The Arts Education curriculum includes a focus on creative and artistic processes, including the practice of responding to the creative work of others. Value is placed on discipline-specific language and connections between theory and practice. This course supports the notion that all students, in becoming educated citizens, can develop an artistic mindset in all aspects of their daily life, both during and beyond their school years. It is a priority of the course to apply First Peoples ways of knowing to the informed and respectful engagement of art, artists, and worldviews. Art Studio 12 connects the skills, processes, and knowledge cultivated in students’ arts learning experiences with opportunities for real application. | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | This course focuses on the cultures of BC’s Aboriginal peoples and their diversity, complexity and integrity. The First Nations peoples played an important part of the history of BC and this course places emphasis on language, cultures and history of First Nations peoples. Students will acquire knowledge and gain an understanding of traditions, history and the life of the First Nations peoples. | |
| Materials | Textbook: BC First Nations Studies | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Projects; Provincial Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include functions and graphs, limits, derivatives, derivatives and graphs, applications of derivatives, and antiderivatives.
Prerequisite course: Pre-Calculus 12 and a minimum grade of 80%. |
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| Materials | None | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | This course builds on the material studied in Chemistry 11. There is a significant focus on equilibrium in chemical reactions including solubility, acid-base reactions. Oxidation-Reduction reactions are also studied. This course is intended for students who may wish to study science or engineering in university. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Chemistry 12 | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | In addition to the “Big Ideas” that are included in the BC New Curriculum document for Comparative World Religions 12, this course has a number of unique aims: a) To promote an accurate understanding of the basic beliefs and practices of each major world religion and worldview covered in the course. b) To develop students’ understanding of the basic religious landscape of the world. c) To show students how God is working in other parts of the world both to strengthen His Church and set people free through the Gospel of Jesus Christ! d) To engage students in praying for the many nations and peoples of the world – Christian and non-Christian alike. e) To strengthen students’ faith as Christians by helping them to see the uniqueness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | |
| Materials | A Bible (whatever translation you’re most comfortable with) A copy of The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun Reliable internet access | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Indigenous studies covers the culture and history of Indigenous people in Canada from pre-European contact to modern society today. The course encourages students to consider the long-term impact of colonialism: both the injustices faced by Indigenous people, as well as their resilience and survival. Students will be encouraged to consider how their faith calls them to respond and restore balance through truth, healing and reconciliation. | |
| Materials | A Bible (whatever translation you’re most comfortable with) A copy of The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun Reliable internet access | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | • Creative Writing 12 is designed for students who are interested in creating a body of work reflective of a sophisticated breadth and depth of skill. The course provides students with opportunities to specialize and publish in real-world contexts. Students engage in the exploration of personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories, in a wide range of genres. Within a supportive community, students will collaborate and develop their skills through writing and design processes, celebrating successes. Students will refine their ability to write in complex, controlled styles with effectiveness and impact. The following are possible areas of focus within Creative Writing 12:
• Fiction and poetry — suggested content includes flash-fiction, graffiti, sub-genres (e.g., , adventure, children’s literature, comic/ graphic, fantasy, fan-fiction, historical fiction, horror, sci-fi, dystopian, suspense, thriller, tragedy, romance), drama, script writing, poetry, authenticity versus sentimentality, literary devices and techniques, various forms, the relationship between form and function • Creative non-fiction — suggested content includes columns, features, articles, queries, captions, layout, reporting, interviews, reviews (fashion, movie), advertising, titles, bylines, sample readings • Memoir — suggested content includes place-based writing, narrative, film memoir, sample readings |
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| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course | |
| Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | Students will visit and study another culture and language in this course. It’s perfect for students who are planning to participate in a short term missions experience and get school credit for it! Such studies will include drawing comparisons between Canadian history, culture, religion, politics, language, and society and the culture visited. There are two book studies for the course that empower students to do what they can to make change in the world and understand what it means to hear God’s voice. | |
| Materials | • Helping Without Hurting by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
• Generation Change by Zach Hunter |
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| Exam | Cultural/language study; Outreach project; Presentation |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | English Studies 12 is a mandatory course for graduation in BC. It continues to develop a student’s language skills to be prepared for success in post-secondary education and the workplace. This course is an integration of language and literature with an emphasis on critical analysis of the various literary genres. Students will continue to develop reading, writing, and speaking, viewing and listening skills. There is also a large research unit through which students learn how to research and properly cite information in a larger paper. Emphasis will be placed on structure and appropriate style. Students study various articles, poems and short stories. English Studies 12 is often required for entrance to post-secondary institutions. | |
| Materials | Night by Elie Wiesel, Hamlet by Shakespeare. All ofter literature is on Moodle. | |
| Exam | Unit Tests; Research Paper; Essays; Provincial Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | Environmental Science 12 aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn in an experiential way the concepts, skills, and attitudes needed to understand the practices and issues related to global water systems, global warming, climate change, land use, sustainability, and global environmental changes. The ultimate goal of Environmental Science 12 is to learn how humans interact with our environment in global ecosystems. A secondary goal is to support students to find viable ways to diminish our ecological footprint and make a difference by becoming environmentally responsible global citizens. | |
| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | The Entrepreneurship 12 course is designed to take students through the stages required to develop and begin to operate a business. It covers the personal characteristics that make an entrepreneur, the elements of a viable business, and helps the students assess strengths and weaknesses in order to make good choices about their enterprises. The units take students through the introduction to an entrepreneur and the development of ideas to plan a viable business. Next, it provides students with the understanding and guidance on how to develop a business plan, how to prepare the business and lastly, how to operate a business. | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Students who participate and complete the program, receive credits for the BC Ministry course: Fashion Industry 12. The course helps students develop design skills and a deeper understanding of various topics in the fashion industry that not only includes design but also production, marketing, fashion promotion, and global impacts. Students continuously tap into their creativity as they learn and work to complete a variety of exciting projects. Students engage in projects that showcase their exploration of the various concepts of fashion design and production, incorporating industry techniques and design, and the design processes. Please note that the Fashion Industry program provides an excellent background for students interested in pursuing a career in fashion or other creative industries but does not have a sewing component.
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| Credits | 4 | |
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| Description | This course is designed for students who want to continue to maintain a higher level of intensity in their training and participate in organized sports or regimented training routines. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | This course students will learn, refine and master food preparation skills. Topics covered include food preparation foundations and techniques (safety and sanitation, kitchen basics, function of ingredients, food products and methods of cooking), nutrition and healthy eating, social, economic and cultural influences and career opportunities in the Food Industry. Students will develop an assortment of recipes to use in the future. Students will receive qualification for a Food Safe Level 1 certificate. | |
| Materials | As required | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Online In FM 12 students will study a wide variety of mathematical subjects. They will have some fun looking at geometric art, fractals, tessellations, and other constructions. Students will investigate math as it relates to financial planning, will learn about permutations and combinations, odds and probability, and will complete their study by examining graphical representations of polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, and sinusoidal functions. A graphing calculator, geometry set, printer, and scanner/scanning app are required. Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Mathematics 11 |
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
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| Materials | None | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
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Individualized
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| Description | This course focuses
introduces students to the
relationship between social influences and housing needs, laws and
regulations. Students learn about the elements required to create an
aesthetically pleasing and practical living space. Students will explore
home design principles, interior design, and home décor and will design
their own future home, taking into consideration the factors that influence
their choices, including life goals, costs and maintenance. Finally, students
will discover careers in the field of housing.
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| Materials | As required | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
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Online
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| Description | Many might wonder why anyone would want to study genocide. This course is designed to answer that question and expose students to the Biblical perspective of genocide as well as the history, terms, causes, conditions, effects and stages of genocide. It is also important to read stories of hope and forgiveness that can come out of such horrible tragedy. | |
| Materials | Resources may include print, community connections, collaborative opportunities and digital tools: Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction. 2nd Ed. By Adam Jones (P) Excerpts from Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada (P) and the Indian Residential Schools. | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | Geology 12 aims to provide students with the opportunity to study the Earth—its interior and exterior surface. Topics include minerals, rocks, processes that have resulted in the formation of those materials, the water that flows over and under the earth surface, and the changes that take place over time. The ultimate goal of Geology 12 is to provide students with an understanding of the earth’s resources and to recognize ways to minimize the environmental implications of human use of those resources. A secondary goal is to support students to becoming environmentally responsible global citizens and to mitigate the hazards related to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and slope failures. | |
| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | Literary Studies 12 focuses on literature from around the globe. The study of literature helps students see the world – people, places, things, events – through different eyes and by way of a different viewpoint. This contributes to a student forming and developing their own belief set, opinions, views, etc.. Good stories, whether novels, short stories, plays, or poems, help students experience, in their mind, new vistas, customs, cultures, and ways of life. This helps students see how life is different (and the same in some ways) in other countries. Reading international literature gives students a glimpse of how people live and view life in other lands. Finally, the study of literature allows students to explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) in a variety of media. | |
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• Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
• Othello by William Shakespeare
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| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | New Media 12 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. New Media 12 recognizes that digital literacy is an essential characteristic of the educated citizen. Coursework is aimed at providing students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by affording numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate increasingly sophisticated ideas through a wide variety of digital and print media. Compared with New Media 11, New Media 12 features tasks and texts of greater complexity and sophistication. As well, the Grade 12 course extends the depth and breadth of topics and activities offered in New Media 11. | |
| Materials | Internet access all other materials provided within the course | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | This course focuses on enabling students to create a healthy lifestyle by developing skills to participate in outdoor activities. Students will learn various outdoor and leadership skills while gaining an appreciation of the environment. Students will also be given the option to complete a local first aid course as part of Outdoor Education 12, if they have not taken one already. Activities, and some skills, will be incorporated based on student interests. Students are encouraged to find friends, family, or other community members to participate in outdoor activities with them. | |
| Materials | Mostly as required, will need brief access to a smartphone or GPS device | |
| Exam | None |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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Photography 12 will empower students to learn the many various roles of a photographer. Students will learn that photograph is all around us; in advertisements, websites, galleries and in our homes. This course will examine the various aspects of professional photography, ethics and morals of photographers and areas of specialization. This course will teach about influential photographers in history and how photography has developed over time, into how we know it to be today. Lastly, students will learn techniques and tips to create great photographs, as well as editing techniques to improve their original images. |
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | The subject matter deals with vectors, energy and momentum, equilibrium, circular motion, gravitation, electrostatics, electromagnetism, and the theory of special relativity. | |
| Materials | Textbook: Prentice Hall: Physics | |
| Exam | Unit Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | This is a challenging academic course designed for students who enjoy math or wish to take math or science in their post-secondary studies.
Students will continue their study of functions from Pre-Calculus 11 and examine polynomial, absolute value, reciprocal, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions solving graphically and algebraically. Students will also examine geometric sequences and series, the trigonometry unit circle, and conics. Students will use a Worktext- a combination textbook and workbook that has room for notes and includes many excellent examples and study aids and will be a helpful resource for future university courses. A graphing calculator (TI-83/TI-84) is recommended. Students will also need a printer and scanner/scanning app. Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus 11 |
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| Materials | Textbook: McGraw Hill Ryerson: Pre-Calculus 12 | |
| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | Forensic Science is a course that provides students with an appreciation of how the scientific method and scientific concepts, experimentation, and careful data analysis are applied to real world situations, specifically forensic investigations. Students will learn terminology and will virtually explore instrumentation commonly used to examine physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Topics of study include the history of forensic science, and major forensic disciplines such as fingerprinting, entomology, DNA analysis, serology, pathology, and trace elements. Students will also be challenged to deal with social science issues such as ethics and law. After learning the basics, students are asked to apply their knowledge to simulated crime scenes, and real crime histories.
Warning: Due to the graphic nature of the course material and its focus on real events, this course may not be suitable for everyone. This course includes discussions about violent crimes. |
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| Materials | Textbook: | |
| Exam | Unit tests |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description | This course emphasizes God’s heart for justice and His call on our lives to join him in proclaiming good news to the poor, binding up the broken hearted, and setting captives free (Isaiah 61). Social Justice 12 is a four-credit elective course in which students use various skills to define and actively explore a variety of social issues on a personal, community, and global level. These issues may include concepts such as poverty, human trafficking, illegal land seizure, modern day slavery, hate crime, etc. Students will study and educate themselves on various issues through research, personal involvement, and creative response. They then determine ways to raise awareness, inspire others to take action, and initiate proactive responses in their school and/or community through a final project. Students will utilize a variety of media for this course, including video, print, and the Internet. In this manner, Christian teenagers learn ways to become agents of change in their own lives, in the lives of their communities, and in our world. | |
| Materials | • The Good News About Justice (Gary Haughen)
•Toxic Charity by Robert D Lupton. |
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| Exam | Journal; Essays; Application Project |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Individualized
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| Description | This course is a continuation of Textiles 11 and further explores social and environmental impacts of design. It gives students a chance to develop and refine the skills they learned in Textiles 11. | |
| Materials | TBD by the teacher | |
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| Credits | 4 | |
| Format |
Online
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| Description |
In this course, students will observe and practice generic employability skills, while learning technical and applied skills relating to a specific occupation. Students will connect what they learn in the online classroom, and in the workplace to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be successful in the world of work. As the learn the concepts in the course, and volunteer in a work experience placement, student will develop job readiness skills, while understanding the similarities and differences in behaviour and standards between the workplace and school. In their chosen authentic work experiences, students will undergo new learning experiences, and be provided with the opportunity to apply in-school learning in order to prepare for the transition from school to work.
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| Exam | Chapter Tests; Final Exam |