Course Title: English Academic
Course Code: ENG2D1
Teacher: J. Jay – joan.jay@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Academic
Subject Area: English
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit course
Description:
This course is designed to extend the range of 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 analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisites: Grade 9 English, Academic or Applied
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Course Title: Drama
Course Code: ADA2O2
Teacher: Flora Wellsman – flora.wellsman@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Open
Subject Area: The Arts
Program Differentiation: Beginner or Introductory course
Description:
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.
Prerequisites: None
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Course Title: Communications Technology Web/flash/animation
Course Code: TGJ2O1
Teacher: C. O’Connor – colin.o’connor@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Open
Subject Area: Technological Education
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit course
Description:
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Prerequisites: None
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Course Title: Food and Nutrition
Course Code: HFN2O1
Teacher: Mr. Chan – chihymn.chan@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Open
Subject Area: Social Sciences and the Humanities
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit course
Description:
This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research methods in the area of food and nutrition.
Prerequisites: None
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Course Title: Canadian History in the 20th century
Course Code: CHC2D1
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Course Type: Grade 10, Academic
Subject Area: Canadian and World Studies
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit 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, Canadas 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.
Prerequisites: None
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Course Title: Civics and Citizenship
Course Code: CHV2O1
Teacher: Adam Dahlke – adam.dahlke@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Open
Subject Area: Canadian and World Studies
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit course
Description:
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 todays world and of personal interest to them.
Prerequisites: None
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Course Title: Foundations of Mathematics
Course Code: MFM2P1
Teacher: Mary-Louise Jones – mary-louise.jones@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Applied
Subject Area: Mathematics
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit course
Description:
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear relations and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will develop and graph equations in analytic geometry; solve and apply linear systems, using real-life examples; and explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional figures. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisites: Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic or Applied
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Course Title: Science Applied
Course Code: SNC2P1
Teacher: Mr. Isaac – jonathan.isaac@tdsb.on.ca
Course Type: Grade 10, Applied
Subject Area: Science
Program Differentiation: Regular One Credit course
Description:
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells and body systems; chemical reactions; factors affecting climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
Prerequisites: SNC1D Science, Grade 9, Academic or SNC1P Science, Grade 9, Applied