Based upon the history of the 20th century, History 12 examines many critical events that have contemporary ramifications. Major areas of study are: the post WW1 era, the rise of communism and fascism, World War II, the Cold War, and the Collapse of Communism. Within the study areas, students examine numerous topics such as the Great Depression in the U.S.A., the rise of Fascism in Italy and Nazism in Germany, World War II, the Cold War, the Superpower Arms and Space Race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, China before Mao and under Mao, Arab-Israeli relations in the Middle East, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, Apartheid in South Africa and finally the Collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe and the U.S.S.R. History 12 provides an excellent opportunity for students to become prepared for post-secondary education.

The new Social Studies 10 curriculum is based upon three areas of study based upon the History of Canada in the Twentieth Century, Canadian Government and the Global Environment. These concentrated areas will be used to provide content explorations as a basis for students to use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions