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Computer Programming 11 is the study of how computers solve problems. You will learn to break down complex problems, construct algorithms, and program solutions. You will learn to read, trace, and construct simple code, as well as creating your own code to solve a problem.

This course will be available January 2021

Note:  This course does NOT satisfy the Language Arts 12 graduation requirement.

Creative Writing 12 provides an opportunity for students to create texts and take these through editing processes that will have them writing with increased sophistication and independence.

Learners will broaden their previous writing experiences and deepens skills in introspection, reflection, and intention in the writer’s use of language and organization of stories.

Learners will assess written and oral story to help them understand the power of creative storytellers to help us understand the community, the world and the self. They will then practice several different forms of writing in creative non-fiction, memoirs, poetry, the short story.

Through practice, students will learn to take risks and persevere as they prepare to write independent pieces that will be polished to a publishable quality for real life purposes.

Note:  This course does NOT satisfy the Language Arts 12 graduation requirement.

Earth Science 11 explores both current issues that our planet is facing as well as processes that have shaped the planet we call home. The course focuses around five big ideas: how Earth materials are formed, changed and used as resources; tectonic plate motion and theory; how weather systems are created and impacted by climate change and water distribution; and the explanations of the origin and interactions of Earth within the solar system through Astronomy. The course delivers instruction through lessons and media, and students make notes through learning packages. 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

There are no pre-requisites for Economics 12, but it is recommended that you are a grade 11, 12 or adult student so you have been exposed to some of the language previously.

In Economics 12, you will analyze the effects of economic activity on our society, nation and as a global community. The main focus will be aimed towards an understanding of macroeconomics.

Throughout your learning in this course, you will build an understanding of the allocation of resources and current economic developments, trends and issues, with a focus on the Canadian economy.

 

 

This course combines the ELA Composition and Creative Writing curriculums to offer students a way to get all four credits in one course.

Students will complete a discrete Composition unit where they choose a form of writing to focus on (screenplays, proposals, Indigenous stories, or editorials).

Beyond that they will work through four units exploring the core competencies: thinking, communication, personal and cultural identity, and personal and social responsibility, culminating with an independent novel study and a final exam.

 

This course combines the ELA Composition and Focused Literary Studies curriculums to offer students a way to get all four credits in one course.

Students will complete a Composition unit where they will write a short story.  Beyond that they will work through four units, exploring the core competencies: thinking, communication, personal and cultural identity, and personal and social responsibility.

This culminates with an independent novel study and final exam (a self-assessment assignment).

This course combines the ELA Composition and Focused Literary Studies curriculums to offer students a way to get all four credits in one course.

Students will complete a discrete Composition unit where they choose a form of writing to focus on (screenplays, proposals, short stories, or editorials).

Beyond that they will work through four units Novel Study, Poetry, Short Stories, and Non-Fiction;  exploring the core competencies: thinking, communication, personal and cultural identity, and personal and social responsibility, culminating with a final exam.

This course combines the ELA Composition and New Media curriculums to offer students a way to get all four credits in one course.

Students will gain personal experience with various forms of digital media including text, audio, video, web, and graphics.

Students will develop skills and knowledge in effective written, oral, and visual communication. Students will explore the writing process in the context of heroes, memories, and storytelling.

Both individually and through asynchronous peer connection, students will investigate the concept of being social in today’s world with guided studies in digital citizenship, bias, personal agency and responsibility, personal and cultural identity, and careers and trends in digital technology and new media.

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