Social Studies 10 – MSS–10 

This course concentrates on Canada’s past, present and future. 20th Century Canadian history looks at the political, economic, and social development of the country. Contemporary issues in Canadian and global geography such as population, living standards, and the environment are examined in the geography unit. The origin and nature of Canadian government and law are discussed in the other major component of SS 10. Issues relevant to geography, history, law and government are also discussed in current events. 

 

Pre-Diploma Social Studies 10 – MSS–10IB

This course concentrates on Canada’s past, present and future. 20th Century Canadian history looks at the political, economic, and social development of the country. Contemporary issues in Canadian and global geography such as population, living standards, and the environment are examined in the geography unit. The origin and nature of Canadian government and law are discussed in the other major component of SS 10. Opportunities for deeper examination of topics and current events will be included. Emphasis will be placed on understanding historical events, critical thinking and writing analytically. 

IB Geography

Geography is a dynamic subject grounded in the real world and focuses on interactions between individuals, societies, and physical processes.

This program requires two years of study for completion:

IB Geography (HL) 11 – IGGH-11

This is a course that focuses on the core components of IB Geography: population distribution, global climate, and global resource consumption and security. Students will be exposed to a deeper and broader examination of physical and human geography as they examine global issues through a geographic lens.

IB Geography (HL) 12 – IGGH-2A

This course builds on the core components from grade 11. Students can expect to continue their exploration of Geographic themes from a physical, human, and environmental perspective.

IB History

Students have the equivalent of 2 years to prepare for the IB examinations written in late spring of their grade 12 year. Throughout grade 11 and 12 the curriculum covers world events with a focus on European affairs. Throughout grade 11 and 12 students learn the skills necessary to be successful in IB History exams including research, essay writing and analyzing historical documents. The IB History program is designed to allow students to study in much greater depth and detail the history of the world as it has unfolded over the last century and a half. 

The IB History program requires two years of study for completion: 

IB History (HL) 11 – IHIH-11 

This course has a focus on Europe beginning with the Unification of Germany and ending with the early years of WWII. This course studies international relations in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century from World War One, through  to the beginning of World War II, including the Russian Revolutions, the rise and rule of authoritarian states in Italy, Germany, and the USSR , and social and cultural developments around the world.   

IB History (HL) 12 – IHIH-2A 

This course continues the study of world history continuing with WWII and ending with the Cold War era. Some of the fascinating topics students will explore are the rise and rule of Mao, the origins of the Cold War and Cold War crises which may include the Cuban Missile Crisis, the building of the Berlin Wall or the Hungarian revolution. We also study conflicts such as WWII in Europe and Asia as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. The course finishes with review and preparation for the IB exams in May. 

 

GRADE 11/12 OPTIONS

All grade 12 courses are open to students in grades 11 and 12 and do not require a grade 11 pre-requisite. 

20th Century World History 12 – MWH–12

FOUNDATION COURSE: Social Studies 10 

This course studies international relations in the Twentieth Century from  the Peace of Paris in 1919 to the fall of Communism in the Soviet Union in 1991, including the rise and rule of authoritarian states, global conflicts, and social and cultural developments around the world. Some of the fascinating topics students will explore are the regimes of Hitler, Stalin, and Mao, conflicts such as WWII, the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and other sources of current global tension. See History come alive through the use of movies, propaganda, art, literature and much more! 

BC First Peoples 12 – MBCFP12

FOUNDATION COURSE: Social Studies 10

B.C. First Peoples 12 focuses on the diversity, depth, and identity of the cultures of B.C’s Indigenous peoples. The course addresses important aspects of the history of B.C.’s Indigenous people, including language, relationship with the land, and the role of political, social, and economic factors shaping their identity. Students will study how current and past cultural expressions demonstrate the richness, diversity, and resiliency of B.C’s Indigenous people, and through self-governance, determination, and leadership, B.C’s Indigenous people continue to challenge and resist Canada’s colonialism past and present.

Comparative Cultures 12 – MCMCL12 

FOUNDATION COURSE: Social Studies 10 

If you are curious about the world around you and want to learn more about different cultures, this is the course for you! The exciting worlds of classical Greece and Rome, Feudal Europe, Feudal Japan, Islam and the Renaissance will be the focus of this course, but other cultures will be studied as well. Art, architecture, philosophy, power structures, religions and literature are subjects that will be used to better understand these cultures. After completing this course, you will impress your friends and family with your wealth of knowledge on a diverse range of topics! 

Law Studies 12 – MLST-12 

FOUNDATION COURSE: Social Studies 10 

This course focuses on providing an understanding of our role, freedoms, and rights in Canadian society. It’s a great foundational course for anyone wanting to pursue a career in: law, business, economics or any aspect of corrections. It starts off with a short history of law, Human rights, and then it concentrates on Criminal law and Civil law (family, contract, tort, and  property). Some of the issues covered are: How the criminal code applies to us, our relationship to the police and the courts, restorative vs punitive justice. If you enjoy lively debates, discussions and exploring a myriad of actual legal cases, consider Law 12. A highlight of the course is a field trip to the Vancouver Law Courts. 

Physical Geography 12 – MPGEO12  

FOUNDATION COURSE: Social Studies 10 

This course concentrates on contemporary themes that revolve around physical, human, and environmental geography with an emphasis on sustainability. Areas of focus include natural hazards, fresh water, extreme weather patterns and mass wasting. development, urbanization, and globalization. Students will utilize a variety of resources to examine these themes with a focus on British Columbia and the global forces that impact us