Programming is a powerful tool for applying computational thinking. Because problem-solving is inherently creative, many challenges can be addressed through coding applications. Classroom activities are project-based and centred on problem-solving, combining online learning to build foundational language skills with larger coding challenges that encourage hands-on learning. This course is well-suited to students who enjoy problem-solving…
Social Studies 10 engages students in social studies inquiry to examine the social, political, economic, and global forces that have shaped Canada and the world from 1918 to the present. Students explore the influence of political ideologies and institutions, the effects of domestic and international conflict, and the development and roles of Canadian, First Nations,…
In this course, students learn through listening to, reading, and writing stories, with language instruction further supported by songs, games, and short videos. Both individual and group work are incorporated, including projects based on novels read in class. Stories and novels are used to introduce more advanced grammatical structures in meaningful contexts, supporting deeper understanding….
Reading and listening comprehension, creative writing, and oral expression are developed throughout the course, with regular exploration of cultures and perspectives from Francophone countries. Students are assessed through a combination of individual work and collaborative projects. Learning is supported through interactive stories and novels that incorporate the core grammatical structures needed to become confident, effective…
English 10 students are concurrently enrolled in both Literary Studies 10 and Composition 10. Students will read independently and be assigned nonfiction, novels, short fiction, verse, and Shakespeare. Students will write frequently in a variety of styles, with particular attention to expository essays, synthesis, and journalism. The year-long course concludes with the four-week genre studies…
This course fulfills the Indigenous Studies graduation requirement that all students must complete. English First Peoples 10 students will write in a variety of different styles, investigating oral traditions and the function of storytelling within communication, art, and culture. They will consider a variety of texts and media across a wide selection of genres and…
Science 10 is all about giving students a broad foundation in science. The skills they learn in this course will give them an understanding and appreciation of how science is done and how it impacts our world. Science 10 is divided into four big ideas; energy change during chemical reactions, DNA as the basis for…