The goal of Science 9 is to provide all students the opportunity to explore the grade specific big ideas in the major branches of science – chemistry, reproduction electricity, and earth/space science- leading to a deep understanding of science concepts, while further developing their communication, thinking, personal and social skills. Students will be able to demonstrate their learning of the big ideas as they develop their own inquiries using the scientific method. Students will make connections with their new learning, personal curiosities and passions and their community (place of learning).
Science for Citizens 11 prepares students for science in the work place and focuses on real-world, practical applications of science.
The course focuses on helping students build skills around three big ideas: scientific processes and knowledge impact our daily lives and decisions; how scientific technology and knowledge is used in the workplace; and an understanding of science that enables us, as citizens, to respond and adapt to change on a local and global level.
The course delivers instruction through videos in which students can make notes. There are assignments, chapter tests and projects in which students will apply their understanding and develop competencies.
Students may take this course as part of the EBUS Academy pre-science program. The EBUS pre-science program offers students an opportunity to take online science 11 and 12 courses and access enriched learning opportunities through the University of Northern BC (UNBC). For more information, please visit the EBUS pre-science program
Social Justice 12 is a current events course.
While we use historical contexts to teach concepts, and show social changes over time, learners will focus on current events in projects and in a learning community on-line.
The issues we explore are political as that is where policy happens; policy is what creates day-to-day systemic issues that are ever present and in the news. This course is about the community you live in now, and the one you can change with activism and your vote.
Social Studies 10 involves an exploration of Canada and the World, from 1919 to the present, focusing on four Big Ideas.
- Global and regional conflicts have been a powerful force in shaping our contemporary world and identities.
- The development of political institutions is influenced by economic, social, ideological, and geographic factors.
- Worldviews lead to different perspectives and ideas about developments in Canadian society.
- Historical and contemporary injustices challenge the narrative and identity of Canada as an inclusive, multicultural society.
“Through their study of historical events, students will gain an understanding of the people, places, issues, and events that have shaped the world they live in… Social Studies provides students with an understanding of their place in the world and the connections between the human and natural environment.”
In this course, students will explore economic, political, environmental, and social big ideas that changed the world in in 1750-1914. Students will develop their historical thinking skills through the completion of a variety of assignments and projects.
The curriculum guide for this course can be viewed by clicking on the link: Social Studies 9
This class is a continuation of Introduction to Spanish 11. It deepens the knowledge of the Spanish language and culture through the use of video clips, dialogues, written exercises and the use of built in text book pages.
Assignments are submitted through online activities. Main topics covered are; present and past tense, likes and dislikes, orders, prepositions of location, directions and common communicative phrases related to daily activities. There is a required culture project. There is no midterm or final exam.
Spanish 07 introduces students to the Spanish language through topics connected to their own interests. Students build beginner vocabulary, practice using complete sentences, and develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course includes a variety of engaging activities and finishes with a cultural project that brings together their growing understanding and appreciation of the language.