Social Studies
Course Descriptions
Social Studies 8 – 10
Students are able to learn about the world in which they live, both its historic and geographic settings. The times and places studied depend on the particular grade. For specific content refer to specific IRP’s.
Course Plans: SS8 — SS9 — SS10
BC First Peoples 12
Through this program, students will build knowledge around cultural, historical and contemporary topics as they relate to First Peoples. Students will also engage with the identities, worldviews, artforms, and languages of First Peoples with a specific focus on local First Nations and those in British Columbia/Canada. They will also study the past and current impacts of colonialism, as well as the diversity and resiliency of First Nation communities, as they continue to thrive and revitalize their cultures.
Course Plan: BC First Peoples 12
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12
This course looks at indigenous cultures around the world, as well as the challenges and opportunities they have experienced in both the past and present.
Course Plan: Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12
Economic Theory 12
This course is currently unavailable.
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Explorations in Social Studies 11
Explorations in Social Studies 11 is a flexible course that allows teachers to combine at least 3 of the different content learning standards and big ideas in a variety of ways. This allows teachers to create a wide variety of different courses to meet different student needs and interests.
Course Plan: Social Studies 11 Explorations
Philosophy 12
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Physical Geography 12
Key topics include different climate systems and biomes, natural disasters and plate tectonics, and the equilibrium between various natural systems.
Course Plan: Physical Geography 12
20th Century World History 12
The major focus of the course is political history in the 20th century, such as the World Wars and Cold War.
Course Plan: 20th Century World History 12