Grade 9 Geography - CGC1D
Course Description
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 geographical 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 in which to live.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 9 French - FSF1D
Course Description
This course emphasizes further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent from Elementary School
Grade 9 Math - MPM1D
Course Description
This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: Grade 8 Math
Grade 9 Science - SNC1D
Course Description
This course enables students to develop their
understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space
science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and
the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their
skill in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will
acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct
investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular
structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of
the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of
electricity.
Prerequisite: Grade 8 Math
Grade 9 English - ENG1D
Course Description
This course is designed to develop the oral
communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students
need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in
their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from both
historical and contemporary periods. They will interpret the texts and
create oral, written, and media texts in response. An important focus
will be on the use of strategies that contribute to effective
communication. The course is intended to prepare students for the Grade
10 English course, which will then lead to University preparation
courses in Grades 11 and 12.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 10 Acedemic History - CHC2D
Course Description
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
Prerequisite: None
Grade 10 Academic Math - MPM2D
Course Description
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of
relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills
through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract
reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their
applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of
geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the
trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason
mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step
problems
Prerequisite: Grade 8 Math
Grade 10 Academic Science - SNC2D
Course Description
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts
in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the
interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the
environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop
their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct
investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories
related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and
plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid-base
reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the
interaction of light and matter
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science
Grade 10 Academic English - ENG2D
Course Description
This course enables students to develop an understanding of
mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and
measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of
technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate
relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines,
and will determine the connections between different representations of
a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge
from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional
shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their
thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 English
Grade 11 University Preparation Math (Functions) - MCR3U
Course Description
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by
extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations.
Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous
functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent
functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems
involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and
develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions.
Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as
they solve multi-step problems
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Math
Grade 11 University Preparation Biology - SBI3U
Course Description
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of
the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students
will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of diversity
of living things, evolution, genetic processes, animals and plants.
Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the
refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of
the life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science
Grade 11 University Preparation Chemistry - SCH3U
Course Description
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry
through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds;
chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions;
solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of
gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and
investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as
well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the
environment.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science
Grade 11 University Preparation Physics - SPH3U
Course Description
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of
physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear
motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the
properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism.
They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test
laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships
between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological
applications of physics on society and the environmen
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science
Grade 11 University Preparation English - ENG3U
Course Description
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and
critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic
and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from
various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of
informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media
texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using
language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices
appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare
students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation
course
Prerequisite: Grade 10 English
Grade 12 University Preparation Data Management - MDM4U
Course Description
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it
relates to managing data. Students will apply methods of organizing and
analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving
probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation
that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also
refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in
senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in
business, the social sciences and the humanities will find this course
of particular interest.
Prerequisite: MCR3U
Grade 12 University Preparation Advanced Functions - MHF4U
Course Description
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will
investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and
trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions;
broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in
applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use
of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the
Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program
and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics
before proceeding to any one of a variety of university program
Prerequisite: MCR3U
Grade 12 University Preparation Calculus and Vectors - MCV4U
Course Description
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and
their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve
problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors
and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space;
broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and
radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling
of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the
mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This
course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields
such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business,
including those students who will be required to take a university-level
calculus, linear algebra, or physics course
Prerequisite: MCR3U
Grade 12 University Preparation Biology - SBI4U
Course Description
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of
the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students
will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of
biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and
population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of
detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study
in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: SBI3U
Grade 12 University Preparation Chemistry - SCH4U
Course Description
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry
through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of
matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical
systems and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their
problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical
processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific
information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in
everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the
environment
Prerequisite: SCH3U
Grade 12 University Preparation Physics - SPH4U
Course Description
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics
concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of
energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will
investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and
electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of
light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further
develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example,
how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a
variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider
the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the
environment.
Prerequisite: SPH3U
Grade 12 University Preparation English - ENG4U
Course Description
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication,
and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in
academic and daily life. You will analyse a range of challenging
literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret
and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create written, and
media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using
academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading
strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for
reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is
intended to prepare you for university, college, or the workplace
Prerequisite: ENG3U