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COURSES

Grade 8-10
Social Studies 8
The Social Studies 8 curriculum focuses on world civilizations from 500-1600. Its intent is to aid students in discovering their place in our complex, changing world. Basic geographic skills and principles are introduced. Global concerns are addressed in current event units and through the study of world religions. The history units focus on developments in Europe that carry forward into our modern world: Medieval Life, the Renaissance, the Reformation and Exploration. Through these investigations students begin developing the skills necessary to become lifelong learners.
This course has a common school-based Final Exam.

Social Studies 9
The Social Studies 9 curriculum focuses on the early modern world from 1600-1800. Geographic skills and principles are integrated in the units that focus on developments in Europe and North America. Students examine the political, economic and social forces that fueled change whether evolutionary or revolutionary. These themes are used to examine current events in the world at large in order to develop global awareness. Through the investigation of history and geography, students develop the skills necessary to become lifelong learners.
This course has a common school-based Final Exam.


Social Studies 10
The Social Studies 10 curriculum focuses on the study of Canadian nationhood
from 1815. The major themes are: the evolution of our bicultural nation, the
development of responsible government, Confederation and the growth of
Western Canada. Canada’s relationship with the United States and other countries
is explored in current events units that will aid students in developing a global
perspective.
This course has a common school-based Final Exam.
Please consult the 2011-2012 Course Programming Guide for course information.


Useful Websites

Best of History
World Fact Book
Net Serf
Hyper History
Current Events - PBS News Hour

The Labyrinth
Eyewitness to History
This Day is History
United Nations Cyber School Bus
Middle Ages

COURSES
Grade 11-12


Please consult the 2011-2012 Course Programming Guide for course information.


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