11 Functions (MCR3U)/Functions & Applications (MCF3M) - Dan
Both credits will be available in this class.
11/12 Physical Education (PPL3O/40) - Whitney
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong, healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices.
12 Body Fuel (HFA-4M) - Dan
This course examines various nutritional, psychological, social, cultural, and global factors that influence people’s food choices and customs. Students will learn about current Canadian and worldwide issues related to food and water, and frameworks for making appropriate dietary healthy-eating choices. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating issues related to food and nutrition.
12 Earth and Space Science (SES4U) - Di
Earth Science examines earth’s place in the universe, planet formation and processes, current earth structure, and climate. Students are given a wide choice of projects to encourage them to follow their own interests within the course context; they have, for example, a media report on various “natural disasters”, a globe to create, and “travel logs” to design. Many trips are planned to the IMAX films at Ontario Place.
12 English/Literary Studies (ENG4U/ETS4U) - Peter
The focus of this course will be film and its connection to literature of various times. Development of literacy skills will be tied to a study of film as literature. Short films from Paris Je T'aime, the novel Dracula and various film adaptations, a study of Bruce McDonald's films and an examination of documentary film form the backbone of the course.
12 English (ENG3U/4U) - Barb
Details to come.
12 Exercise Science (PSE4U) - Di
Human Health looks at improving one’s wellbeing by examining nutrition, fitness, stress, lifestyle decisions, “habit” modifications, assessing risks, wading through the conflicting medical and lay info glut, and balancing conflicting choices.
12 Film Studies and Production (ADV4M) - Barb
This course blends a history and context of the development and analysis of film with a practical understanding and proficiency in creating original film works.
12 Human Patterns
(CGU4U) - WhitneyThis course examines how humans interact with their natural environments and with each other. Students will study the influence of spatial, political, economic, and social factors on settlement patterns, human migration, cultural change, globalization, and environmental trends. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to extend their knowledge of human geography and to identify and explain current trends and patterns, and predict future ones.
12 Life Strategies (IDC4U) - Di
Life Strategies, designed by Di and approved by the TDSB, helps young adults “master their own destiny”. We look at priorities and decision making, time and money management, career paths and business design, self-care (nutrition, fitness, etc.) and risk management, communication and relationships in various contexts. A highly practical course and hopefully fun.
12 Politics (CPW4U) - Barb
Details to come. This course or Genocide (CHG38M) will be offered depending upon student demand.
12 Science in Society (SNC4M) - Dan
This course allows students to explore and discuss some of the impacts science and technology have on societies. It also attempts to answer important questions like ‘Are there controls on how much, how fast, and whom these scientific and technological impacts affect?’ and ‘What is our role in understanding and directing scientific and technological change?’ We will review the basic ideas of the three foundational sciences.
12 Visual Design (AWD4M) - Lori
12 World Issues (CGW4U) - Whitney
The main focus of this course is creative writing. We will write short stories, scripts, poetry and feature articles. Daily journal writing, peer evaluation/criticism and a major project, suitable for a portfolio are important features of this course. Public readings and publishing opportunities may be provided. This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics, including cultural, economic and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Our units will include current events and media, the history and legacy of colonialism and the tension between globalization and sustainability movements.
12 Writer’s Craft (EWC4U) - Peter
The main focus of this course is creative writing. We will write short stories, scripts, poetry and feature articles. Daily journal writing, peer evaluation/criticism and a major project, suitable for a portfolio are important features of this course. Public readings and publishing opportunities may be provided.