This course expands on the design principles that students may have been introduced to in earlier studies. It will elevate students’ learning from “making” to “thinking”, moving beyond how to make things into why things are made, who they are for, what impact they have, and how design shapes behaviour and society. This course will…
The AP version of this course is very different from Physics 11 and explores physics concepts in greater depth and mathematical rigour. Students study kinematics, focusing on how an object’s motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted; dynamics, examining the forces involved in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, circular, and rotational motion; statics; and fluid mechanics. The course…
This course provides students with an understanding of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. This course explores what defines life, how it is organized, and the unifying role of evolution. Students examine prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and investigate how life exists in both single-celled and multicelled forms. They study the science of classification and how…
This course satisfies both the Indigenous Studies and the senior Social Studies graduation requirements. This course provides students with exposure to contemporary Indigenous cultures and societies, as well as to historical, political, and social topics. As students navigate the journey toward Truth and Reconciliation, they will seek to develop a sophisticated, informed understanding of the…
This course prepares students to conduct original research in any discipline at the university level. Students design, plan, and implement a year-long investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing…
Earth Sciences 11 provides students with an opportunity to understand the scientific principles underlying these issues and to explore sustainable ways to address them. Through project-based learning, students learn the basics of astronomy, geology, hydrology, oceanography and atmospheric sciences while gaining an understanding of Indigenous perspectives on earth systems and their connections with our solar…
This course is aimed at building and refining high-level reading, thinking, discussion and research skills. It explores contemporary issues and provides students with a framework for pursuing academically rigorous research in an area of personal interest. Students will explore their chosen themes through collaborative discussions and in-depth research papers, building a foundation for critical analysis….
This course presents students with the challenge of researching, defining, producing, assessing, refining and reflecting a body of work in the fields of art and/or design. This course is studio-based, with time spent in active, self-guided studio work during both the academic (morning) class time and an art afternoon commitment (beyond regular Brentwood Arts requirements)….
This course covers key topics that explain the structure, function, and continuity of life. Students explore biomolecules and how they form the foundation of living organisms; examine cell structures and functions, with a focus on membranes and the movement of materials across them; and study the principles of evolution and natural selection. The course also…
In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods historians employ: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course explores…