CIA4U ANALYSING CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES, University Preparation Prerequisite: Any University or University/College course in 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies.

Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments, policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related economic issues.

CGC1PG ISSUES IN CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY, Essential Program 1 credit in Canadian Geography. This course follows the same expectations as CGC1P, but the course is modified to meet the needs of an Essential level program.

CGC1P ISSUES IN CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY, Applied 1 credit in Canadian Geography This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday experiences as they explore a range of issues, including food and water supplies, competing land uses, and interactions with the natural environment, developing their awareness that issues that affect their lives are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate choices related to sustainable living in Canada.

CGC1D ISSUES IN CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY, Academic 1 credit in Canadian Geography. This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live.

CGC1DF ENJEUX GÉOGRAPHIQUES DU CANADA 1 credit in Canadian Geography This course is similar to CGC1D except the language of instruction is French. This course is offered in alternate years. It will be offered in the 2017-2018 school year.

CGF3M FORCES OF NATURE: PHYSICAL PROCESSES & DISASTERS University/College Preparation 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Prerequisite: Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic or Applied In this course, students will explore physical processes related to the earth’s water, land, and air. They will investigate how these processes shape the planet’s natural characteristics and affect human systems, how they are involved in the creation of natural disasters, and how they influence the impacts of human disasters. Throughout the course, students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process and use spatial technologies to analyse these processes, make predictions related to natural disasters, and assess ways of responding to them.

CGG3O TRAVEL AND TOURISM: A GEOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE, Open Prerequisite: Grade 9 Issues in Canadian Geography, 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Academic or Applied. This course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, sociocultural, economic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel patterns and trends as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism destinations. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate the impact of the travel industry on natural environments and human communities.

CGW4C WORLD ISSUES: A GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, College Preparation Prerequisite: Grade 9 Issues in Canadian Geography, 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies. Academic or Applied This course explores the many difficult challenges facing Canada and the world today – challenges such as unequal access to food, water, and energy; urbanization; globalization; and meeting the needs of a growing world population while ensuring the sustainability of the natural environment. Students will explore these and other world issues from environmental, social, economic, and political perspectives, while applying the concepts of geographic thinking, the geographic inquiry process, and spatial technologies to guide and support their investigations

CGW4U WORLD ISSUES: A GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, University Preparation Prerequisite: Any University or University/College preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English or Social Sciences & Humanities 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies In this course, students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality of life, and analyse government policies, international agreements, and individual responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the world

FTEHOC HOCKEY SKILLS PROGRAM, Open 1 credit in Canadian Geography This 2 credit program will cover the curriculum of both Grade 9 1 credit in Health & Phys. Ed. Healthy Active Living (PPL1O) and Issues in Canadian Geography (CGC1D or CGC1P). Both of these courses will count as compulsory credits towards the OSSD. The focus in Healthy Active Living will be hockey through on and off ice skills development. Students will have the opportunity to be on the ice for up to 5 hours a week with professional instruction. There is a fee of $300 for students taking this program to assist with the costs of ice time and transportation. Although this program is designed to assist all levels of hockey players, a minimum competency is required. Students must have their own equipment including a helmet with face guard and a neck protector. Applications for this exciting new program are available on the Norwell website.

CHC2LG CANADIAN HISTORY SINCE WORLD WAR I, Essential Program Prerequisite: None 1 credit in Canadian History. This course focuses on the connections between the student and key people, events and themes in Canadian contemporary studies. Students prepare for grade 11 Canadian and World Studies Workplace Preparation courses through the development and extension of historical literacy skills and critical thinking skills. Students explore a variety of topics highlighting individuals and events that have contributed to the story of Canada. The major themes of Canadian identity, internal and external relationships and changes since 1914, are explored through guided investigation. Students have the opportunity to extend analytical skills with a focus on identifying and interpreting events and perspectives and making connections. Students practise reading, writing, visual, and oral literacy skills to identify and communicate in a variety of media.

CHC2P CANADIAN HISTORY SINCE WORLD WAR I, Applied Prerequisite: None 1 credit in Canadian History. This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating the continuing relevance of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada.

CHC2D CANADIAN HISTORY SINCE WORLD WAR I, Academic Prerequisite: None 1 credit in Canadian History. This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914.

CHC2DF HISTOIRE DU CANADA DEPUIS LA PREMIERE GUERRE MONDIALE, Academic 1 credit in Canadian History. This course is similar to CHC2D except the language of instruction is French. This course is offered in alternate years. It will be offered in the 2016-2017 school year.

CHV2OG CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP and CAREER STUDIES 0.5 credit in Civics and Essential Program 0.5 credit in Career Studies. This course follows the same expectations as CHV2O, but the course is modified to meet the needs of an Essential level program.

CHV2O CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP and CAREER STUDIES, Open 0.5 credit in Civics and 0.5 credit in Career Studies.

CIVICS: This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.

CAREER STUDIES: This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores post secondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive two half credits in the compulsory courses,
Civics & Citizenship (CHV2O) and Career Studies (GLC2O).

CHA3U AMERICAN HISTORY, University/College Preparation 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I, Academic or Applied This course explores key aspects of the social, economic, and political development of the United States from precontact to the present. Students will examine the contributions of groups and individuals to the country’s evolution and will explore the historical context of key issues, trends, and events that have had an impact on the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating various forces that helped shape American history.

CHW3M WORLD HISTORY TO THE END OF THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY, University/College Preparation Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History since World War I, 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Academic or Applied. This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of these societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras.

CHY4C WORLD HISTORY SINCE THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY, College Preparation Prerequisite: Any University, University/College or College course in 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Canadian & World Studies, English or Social Sciences & Humanities This course explores key developments and events in world history since approximately 1450, with a focus on interactions within and between various regions. Students will examine social, economic, and political developments and how they have affected different peoples. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key turning points in world history and historical forces that have shaped our world.

CHY4U WORLD HISTORY SINCE THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY, University Preparation Prerequisite: Any University, University/College course 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies in Canadian & World Studies, English or Social Sciences & Humanities This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.

CLU3E UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN LAW IN EVERYDAY LIFE, Workplace Preparation Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History, Academic or Applied 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies This course enables students to develop a practical understanding of laws that affect the everyday lives of people in Canada, including their own lives. Students will gain an understanding of the need for laws, and of their rights, freedoms, and responsibilities under Canadian law. Topics include laws relating to marriage, the workplace, cyberbullying, and criminal offences. Students will begin to develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the inquiry process when investigating legal issues that are relevant to life in Canada today.

CLU3M UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN LAW, University/College 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History, Academic or Applied
This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of laws relating to rights and freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process when investigating a range of legal issues and formulating and communicating informed opinions about them.

CLN4U CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL LAW, University Preparation Prerequisite: Any University or University/College course in 1 credit in Canadian & World Studies Canadian & World Studies, English or Social Sciences & Humanities This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.