Mandarin 11 builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in previous years. It aims to help students build confidence, communication and trust in an interactive and immersive Mandarin environment. The course covers all areas of language competency: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language acquisition is fostered through storytelling and engaging classroom discussions. Students will have…
This course examines the biological processes that support life from the molecular to the organismal level. Students study biological molecules, metabolism, and enzymes, as well as how the body regulates its internal environment and transports materials across cell membranes. The course explores DNA replication and gene expression, the role of proteins in determining cell structure…
This course explores economic theory to investigate the “economic problem,” the fundamental challenge facing all societies: how to satisfy unlimited wants and needs with limited resources. Students will learn about macro- and micro-economics, as well as the structure and operation of the Canadian economic system. From studying the profound thoughts of economists like Smith, Ricardo,…
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…
This course explores the fundamental principles governing motion, forces, energy, and waves. Students learn how an object’s motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted, and how forces influence changes in that motion. The course also examines energy in its various forms, emphasizing conservation and its ability to do work. In addition, students study mechanical waves…
This course explores the importance of understanding how political decisions are made as a foundation for informed and engaged citizenship. It examines how political institutions and ideologies shape the exercise of power and influence political outcomes. It considers how decision-making in democratic systems of government is affected by the distribution of political and social power….
This course will allow the students to become fully immersed in both the theory and practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Along with a large amount of theory covered during the year, the students will face the challenge of proposing, developing, and running a small business for a brief period. Later in the year, students will be…
Through the lens of six countries (the United Kingdom, Nigeria, China, Russia, Iran, and Mexico), students will explore the questions of: Who has power? Why? How do they wield it? Is it democratic? How is that assessed? What structures are in place to hold or share power?. This course will help students better understand global…
Pre-Calculus 11 hones abstract algebra skills, fluency with numerical operations, proportional reasoning, and competency with functions, building a foundation for all higher mathematics. Although it emphasizes skills and vocabulary found in calculus, these skills are used in everything from science to finance. In addition to regular self-guided practice, Pre-calculus 11 emphasizes the development of communication,…
English 11 students will explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) and a variety of media. Students will increase their literacy skills through close reading of appropriately challenging texts. Possible areas of focus, as they relate to written composition, include narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and opinion…