Description: (5 credits)
Science 30 is a multi-disciplinary science covering topics in biology (circulation and immunity), environmental chemistry, physics (electromagnetic energy) and energy production technologies.
This is a diploma course where students will write a government exam for 50% of their mark.
Prerequisite:
- Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20
In Social Studies 30-1, Perspectives on Ideology, students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies. They will examine various perspectives to develop understandings of the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.)
This course has a diploma exam requirement.
Prerequisite: Social Studies 20-1
Social Studies 30-2 - Summer School 2021 (July 5 ~ 30)
In Social Studies 30-2, students will learn that democratic and capitalist societies are founded upon the key values of individualism and liberalism. Active and responsible citizenship requires citizens to have knowledge and skills to examine, analyze, and evaluate a variety of political and economic systems. An awareness of the evolution of ideologies is key to comprehending and responding to local, national, and global issues.
This is a diploma course where students will have the option to write a government exam for 30% of their mark.
Prerequisite: Social Studies 20-2
2020-21 - Quarter Four (April~June)
In Social Studies 20-1, students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations. Examples of nationalism, ultranationalism, supranationalism, and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10-1
Special projects credits are designed to recognize work undertaken by students on an individual or small group basis and should not be used as a means of offering credits for unapproved courses. Students may enroll in Special Projects 10, 20 or 30. Special Projects 20 and Special Projects 30 do not have prerequisites.
PURPOSE
Special projects credits perform two major
functions:
• Students become involved in the selection,
planning and organization of their own
programs.
• Students pursue activities in which they have
considerable interest or ability but which are
not within the scope of the regular curriculum
or the programs being offered in the school.
In Social Studies 20-1, students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations. Examples of nationalism, ultranationalism, supranationalism, and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10-1
Description: Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge related to wildlife and ecosystems, and an understanding for the need to manage wildlife.
Prerequisite: None
Description: Students investigate the diversity of Canadian wildlife in terms of structure, behaviour and habitat, and compare Alberta wildlife in other parts of the world.
Prerequisite: None
Description: Students explain the role of recreational fishing in the management and conservation of fish resources, and develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required for responsible fishing practices and related outdoor activities.
Prerequisite: None