Description: Students are introduced to the proper use of word processing software, including document creation, editing and printing of properly formatted documents.
Prerequisite: None
Citing of Materials
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English 20-2
The senior high school English language arts program highlights six language arts—listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing.
Five general outcomes are the foundation of the program. Students will speak, read, write, view and represent to:
· Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
· Comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms, and respond personally, critically and creatively
· Manage ideas and information
· Create oral, print, visual, and multimedia texts, and enhance clarity and artistry of communication
· Respect, support and collaborate with others
In Social Studies 20-2, students will explore the extent that we should embrace nationalism? Explore the answer to this question as you examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. Examine the origins and impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities from a variety of perspectives through examples of nationalism, ultra-nationalism, supra-nationalism, and internationalism. Topics include the French Revolution, World War I, Nazi Germany, and the development of foreign policy in the Global Village. This is the second course in the stream for students who want to achieve the basic Social Studies requirements.
Prerequisite: Social Studies 10-2
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: (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 30% of their mark.
Prerequisite:
- Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20
Mathematics-2 is designed for students who want to attend a university, college, or technical institute after high school, but do not need calculus skills. A 20-level math is an Alberta Diploma requirement.
English 10-1 is the first year high school English course for students who are working towards a high school diploma. The course assumes that you have completed Grade Nine English Language Arts in junior high school and are intending to complete a high school diploma. English 10-1 is designed to lead to English 20-1 and then English 30-1 to fulfil high school graduation requirements.
Description: (5 credits)
Science 10 is an academic course with biology, chemistry, physics and climate change units. This is the foundation for progression through those science courses at the 20 and 30 levels.
This course uses the Addison Wesley Textbook for Science 10
Prerequisite:
- Science 9
Description: (5 credits)
Biology 30 is a continued in-depth study of physiological systems, genetics and population ecology.
This is a diploma course where students will write a government exam for 30% of their mark. There is an optional diploma exam in the summer.
Prerequisite:
- Biology 20
Description: (5 credits)
Biology 20 is an introductory study of living systems. Topics include energy and matter exchange in the biosphere, ecosystems and population change, photosynthesis and cellular respiration and five human systems.
Prerequisite:
- Science 10
Career and Life Management (CALM) 20 is a compulsory 3 credit course for all Alberta high school students who wish to qualify for a high school diploma. CALM is the core program for health literacy at the senior high level and is designed to help students make well-informed decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives. It is also intended to assist them in their development of behaviors and attitudes that contribute to the well-being and respect of themselves and others, now and in the future.
With successful completion, you may earn:
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3 credits in CALM 20
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1 credit in CTR1010: Job Preparation
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1 credit in COM 1255 e-Learning and Learning Management Systems
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3 credits in Student-Centered Learning 15-3 (LDC1234)
Science 24 is a general science program that helps students better understand and apply fundamental concepts and skills based on observation and evidence. The program encourages enthusiasm for scientific inquiry and develops positive attitudes about science as an interesting human activity with personal meaning.
Science 14 is a general science program that helps students better understand and apply fundamental concepts and skills based on observation and evidence. The program encourages enthusiasm for scientific inquiry and develops positive attitudes about science as an interesting human activity with personal meaning.
This course is designed to give you greater proficiency in mathematics and will increase the opportunities that are available to you as an individual. As a student in Math 20-3 you will be preparing yourself logically for entrance into the workforce of the 21st century. This includes probing concepts, skills and ideas involved in specific trades.