Grade 11 Course Selection

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Composition 11 is designed to support students as they refine, clarify, and adjust their written communication through practice and revision. Teachers will support students as they develop confidence writing skill. Student will be encouraged to expand their abilities through processes of drafting, reflecting, and revising. Through the course students will build a body of work that demonstrates expanding breadth and depth for a range of styles and forms. Students will read and study compositions by other writers and be exposed to a variety of styles as models for the development of their writing.

Creative Writing 11 is designed for students who are interested in developing confidence and refining their writing skills through self-expression for various creative purposes. The course provides students with in-depth opportunities to explore personal and cultural identities, memories, and stories in a wide range of genres. Teachers will support students as they develop their skills through writing and the design processes, inviting them to express themselves creatively and reflect on, adjust and extend their skills.

Literary Studies 11 allows students to delve deeply into literature. Students can explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) in a variety of media. Teachers will guide students in finding their focus and resources to support their learning.

This individualized course is designed to reflect the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. Teachers will guide students in finding their focus and resources to support their learning with the aim of providing students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world.  Students will have numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate increasingly sophisticated ideas through a wide variety of digital and print media.

This individualized course is designed to support students as they refine, clarify, and adjust their spoken communication through practice and revision. Teachers will guide students in finding their focus and resources to support their learning.  Student will have opportunities to create, write, and present original and authentic pieces for a range of purposes and audiences.

Students will explore First Peoples' literature and examine the evolving role of technology in today's society.  They will explore the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas and engaging in social advocacy. Students will delve into First Peoples' oral and written literature in a range of media to explore various themes, authors, and topics. They will be asked to think critically and creatively as they continue to explore, extend, and strengthen their own writing and communication. Students will have opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate sophisticated ideas through a wide variety of digital and print media. Through the study of literature and critical engagement with new media, students will extend their capacity to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, deepen their understanding of themselves and the world, and expand their understanding of what it means to be educated Canadian and global citizens.

**Meets the Indigenous Focused Grad requirement for the Dogwood Diploma.

Throughout this course, students will explore authentic First Peoples literature and spoken language texts through the lens of the First Peoples Principles of Learning. Students will discover that oral and other texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed and can deepen their understanding of one's identity and the world around them.

**Meets the Indigenous Focused Grad requirement for the Dogwood Diploma.

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In this survey course students will select from a wide variety of resources to explore three focus areas. Students will inquire, assess, compare, explain and make judgements in response to the content they explore. Teachers will work with students to craft meaningful tasks in which to develop, reflect on and demonstrate their learning. Students may complete this course using a variety of resources including textbooks, workbooks, historical fiction and non-fiction, videos, etc.

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In Chemistry 11 students will explore Atomic Theory, Organic Chemistry, Matter, Energy and Solubility.  This course uses the Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry resource but other curricula options can be pursued.  Students will also have many opportunities to develop fluency with the scientific method, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the concepts through experiential learning. Thorough study habits and review will be encouraged to help students master the topics and develop study habits needed to pursue future science courses with success.

In Earth Science 11 students will use a variety of texts as they learn, exploring both secular and faith-based theories. They will explore earth materials, plate tectonic theory, the atmosphere, global distribution of water and the interactions of Earth and its solar system.

This course is based on The Permaculture Student 1 book by Matt Powers. In this, course students will explore the content and skills of Environmental Science 11 through the lens of permaculture principles. They will discover the complex roles and relationships in diverse ecosystems, how human practices affect the sustainability of ecosystems and the role humans can play in stewardship and restoration of ecosystems.

Students planning to take Permaculture Foundations should not take this course since EVSC 11 is part of the Permaculture Foundations package (12 credits) and uses a different resource. Permaculture Course Options

In Life Science 11, students will also have many opportunities to develop fluency with the scientific method, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the concepts through experiential learning. Thorough study habits and review will be encouraged to help students master the topics and develop study habits needed to pursue future science courses with success.

In Physics 11 students will get an in-depth look at motion, forces, and energy. Students will also have many opportunities to develop fluency with the scientific method, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the concepts through experiential learning. Thorough study habits and review will be encouraged to help students master the topics and develop study habits needed to pursue future science courses with success.

In this individualized course students will explore how scientific process and knowledge can impact and inform our daily lives and workplaces.  Students will have many opportunities to develop fluency with scientific application, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the concepts through experiential learning.  This course is well-suited for integration with student’s personal interests and pursuits.  Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals for the course.

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In this individualized course students will pursue their personal interests and represent self, identity, and culture through art, culminating in a final art show. Students taking this course will explore digital media compliance requirements and the process of creating media art from image-making technology such as cameras, props, and lighting. Resources and third-party services will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

In this individualized course students will pursue their personal dramatic interests while participating in a musical theatre group. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. Students taking this course must be involved in a local musical theatre, including practice and performance, and will explore how musical theatre can effect change.

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In this individualized course students will pursue their personal interests while growing as a dancer and choreographer. Students will learn about the ethics of cultural appropriation. Resources and third-party services will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

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In this individualized course students will pursue their personal dramatic interests while participating in a theatre group. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. Students will explore character development and the roles and responsibilities in a theatre company. Students taking this course must be involved in a local theatre company, including practice and performance.

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In this individualized course students will pursue their personal musical interests to create, produce, reproduce, or manipulate music using available technologies. Students will explore the physics and physical properties of sound and sound synthesis. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

Students in this course can select from a variety of instrumental music activities that accommodate their interests and abilities. Students in this course are expected to participate in performances. Additionally students will complete written or verbal theory assignments to share their learning on music related topics.

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Students in this course will select a variety of artistic pursuits, exploring different mediums (drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, etc) that accommodate their interests and abilities. Resources and 3rd-Party lessons will be will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and course goals. Students will complete theory assignments to share their learning on art related topics and will produce and share a final virtual art show.

Students will explore Photography 11 using lessons from the second half of Fundamentals of Photography. The lessons will provide instruction on more advanced skills and techniques. Students will then use the techniques to take photographs and improve their skills. Students will be encouraged to experiment to achieved the desired results, as well as to be patient with the design process.

Students in this course will select a variety of 2D artistic pursuits (drawing, painting, ink printing, etc) to explore that accommodate their interests and abilities. Resources and 3rd-Party lessons will be will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and course goals. Students will complete theory assignments to share their learning on art related topics. as well as produce and share a final virtual art show.

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Students will explore bookkeeping and accounting through self-paced instruction and practice.

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Culinary Arts 11

(A, B, C)

In this individualized course students will pursue their personal interests while exploring the factors involved in interpersonal relationships. Students will discover the components of healthy relationships and will use a human-centered approach to address social challenges. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

In this individualized course students will pursue their personal interests while exploring meal design and elements of meal preparation. Students taking this course will explore components of recipe development and modification. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

In this individualized course students will pursue their personal design interests by adapting available tools and technologies for a purpose of personal interest. Students will explore symbolism and the use of symbols in textile prints and designs. Resources and third-party services will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

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Assuming no previous programming experience, this course teaches core programming concepts using the Python language. This one-semester course requires no software installation and is a perfect introduction to coding for a wide age range.

In this individualized course students will pursue their personal media design interests, selecting a media technology of interest. Students taking this course will explore values, traditions, and the characteristics of various artists, movements, and periods. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals.

In this course students will master a range of introductory web-development concepts. This course assumes no prior web-development experience. Students will develop a working knowledge of web development. They will build two fun, high-quality websites with professional features. Students will also have an opportunity to create their own unique projects throughout the course. They will get the opportunity to experience all phases of a project life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing.

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Students will will learn to work safely with a variety of metalworking tools. They will learn the skills to create a variety of individualized metalworking projects.

Students will explore Automotive Technology 11 using selected chapters from Auto Upkeep. Work will be documented with summaries, written work, and detailed photos demonstrating the process used to complete the various mechanical assignments. Self-assessment of completed work projects is fundamental to all mechanical work.

Students will will learn to work safely with a variety of woodworking tools. They will learn the skills to create a variety of individualized woodworking projects.

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Active Living 11

Students in this course can select from a variety of physical activity pursuits that accommodate their interests and abilities. Additionally student will complete written or verbal theory assignments to share their learning on health and fitness related topics. Students will explore pursuing and maintaining personal fitness, a variety of activities at different intensity levels, safety and injury prevention, fitness training, and healthy choices in the pursuit of fitness goals.

Students in this course can select from a variety of physical outdoor activity pursuits that accommodate their interests and abilities. Additionally student will complete written or verbal theory assignments to share their learning on health and fitness related topics. Students will explore skill development, understanding the natural environment and ourselves, teamwork, collaboration, communication, and safety.