Grade 11 Courses
Regional Geography
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
CGD3M – Regional Geography, Grade 11
This course explores interrelationships between the land and people in a selected region as well as interconnections between this region and the rest of the world. Students will explore the region’s environmental, socio-economic, and cultural characteristics and will investigate issues related to natural resources, economic development and sustainability, population change, globalization, and quality of life. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate a range of geographic issues in the region. Note: This course is developed and delivered with a focus, to be determined by the school, on the geography of a selected region of the world.
Prerequisite: Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
Credit Value 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
CGD3M – Regional Geography, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
NBE3U English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices, Grade 11
This course explores the themes, forms, and stylistic elements of a variety of literary, informational, graphic, oral, cultural, and media text forms emerging from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures in Canada, and also examines the perspectives and influence of texts that relate to those cultures. In order to fully understand contemporary text forms and their themes of identity, relationship, and self-determination, sovereignty, or self governance, students will analyse the changing use of text forms by Indigenous authors/creators from various periods and cultures in expressing ideas related to these themes. Students will also create oral, written, and media texts to explore their own ideas and understanding, focusing on the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 English university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
Credit Value 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
Understanding Canadian Law
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
CLU3M Understanding Canadian Law Grade 11
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.
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Credit Value 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
Understanding Canadian Law Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
HSP3U – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 11
This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
Credit Value: 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
HSP3U – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
Environmental Science
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
SVN3M – Environmental Science, Grade 11
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Applied or Academic
Credit Value: 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
SVN3M – Environmental Science, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
Communications Technology
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
TGJ3M – Communications Technology, Grade 11
This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Value: 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
Communications Technology, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
Health Care
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
TPJ3M – Health Care, Grade 11
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic health care procedures, including the safe use of appropriate instruments, equipment, and materials. Students will focus on health care fundamentals, including the anatomical features and physiology of the major body systems and the factors that affect homeostasis in the human body. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety issues in the health care field, analyse environmental and societal issues related to health care, and learn about professional practice standards and career opportunities in the field.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Value: 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
Health Care, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course
Entrepreneurship: The Venture
Intro to Unlearning Semi-Structured Inquiry Model
In this introduction to the unlearning model, students will be challenged to think about school in a whole new way. They will slowly embark on their own unlearning journey through structured inquiry. Students will be challenged to learn the course curriculum by finding issues that they care about, researching them, using social media, reaching out into the community to make others aware, creating solutions and implementing them. This model will prepare students to move onto the Open Passion Project Model if they so choose to.
BDI3C – Entrepreneurship: The Venture, Grade 11
This course focuses on ways in which entrepreneurs recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures that enable them to achieve their goals. Students will create a venture plan for a school-based or student-run business. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Value: 1.0
Introduction (25 hours)
Inquiry # 1 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 2 (25 hours)
Inquiry # 3 (25 hours)
Summative Period: (15 hours)
Term Work 70%
- Research
- Inquiries
- Social Media
- Reflections
- Podcast
Summative 30%
- Personal Reflection
- Curriculum connections
- Community Outreach
Entrepreneurship: The Venture, Grade 11
Full Semester
Sept - Jan OR Feb - June
$300 / month
(for a minimum of 5 months)
Summer Intensive
1 month
$1500 / course