BIOLOGY, GRADE 11, UNIVERSITY PREPARATION                                                                 SBI3U

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic

This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes involved in biological systems. Students will study cellular functions, genetic continuity, internal systems and regulation, the diversity of living things, and the anatomy, growth, and functions of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study but is grounded in the opportunity to experience first-hand, the bio-diversity in New Zealand and Australia where students will refine skills related to scientific investigation.

BIOLOGY, GRADE 12, UNIVERSITY PREPARATION                                                                 SBI4U

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Biology

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study and conduct investigations in the area of metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. The unique natural and classroom settings in New Zealand and Australia will provide a special stimulus for exciting learning.

The opportunity for students to conduct their study in an area of the world new to them, one that offers rich examples of treasured ecosystems, will enhance their study, engage them with a new dimension of international experience, and offer them an invaluable context for better understanding issues in their own communities.

ENGLISH, GRADE 12, UNIVERSITY PREPARATION                                                                 ENG4U

Prerequisite: Grade 11 English

This senior level English course is a compulsory requirement for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze a range of challenging literary works. They will write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent literary research project. They will apply key concepts to analyze media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.

EXERCISE SCIENCE                                                                                                                    PSE4U

Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in

Science, or any Grade 11 or 12 open course in Health and Physical Education

This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE, GRADE 12                                                                                  SES4U

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic

This course focuses on the Earth as a planet, and on the basic concepts and theories of Earth science and their relevance to everyday life. Students will examine the Earth’s place in the solar system and, after a general introduction to Earth science, will explore in more detail the materials of the Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its history. The course draws on astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in its consideration of geological processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.

THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, GRADE 12                                            CGR4M

Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college prep course in

Social Sciences and Humanities, Canadian and  World Studies or English

This course provides an unequaled opportunity for students to investigate the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the effects of human activities on them. Students will study the principles of sustainability and resource management and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship between the environment, society, and the economy.

In the first unit students will gain an understanding of energy flows, the structure of ecosystems and the processes that form them. In the second unit they will focus on rural and urban land use practices, as well as environmental degradation and global consumption. In unit three students will identify and explore issues related to the management of the environment and resources at various local and international levels. The fourth unit focuses on planning for a sustainable future, and the last unit includes a compilation of an environmental database and a related culminating activity.

The opportunity for students to conduct their study in an area of the world new to them, one that offers rich examples of treasured ecosystems, will enhance their study, engage them with a new dimension of international experience, and offer them an invaluable context for better understanding issues in their own communities.

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