Social Sciences & Humanities

The Food and Nutrition course seeks to explore and build upon student knowledge of healthy eating. Students participate in weekly hands-on food labs where students build on their cooking confidence and learn to prepare their own dishes. We learn how to follow a recipe, make healthy substitutions, discuss food marketing and body image, and explore both local and different cultural cuisine dishes from around the world! We host friendly food challenges such as our dip contest, "nailed it" baking challenge and have a lot of fun with our cake boss challenge too! Come join us and show off your kitchen skills with a summative in place of a final exam!

Please note: This class is the same at both the Grade 9 and 10 level. 

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

Grade 11 Fashion is designed with a mix of hands-on lessons that provide students with a chance to learn sewing techniques (by hand and with the machine), and design their own garments (range of skill levels and opportunities). In addition, students will have the opportunity to investigate various elements of design and trends. This course is designed to meet students at their skill level and enhance their abilities. No experience necessary! We think you will find “Fashion” to be a fun and interactive learning environment that you will look forward to attending on a daily basis!

Level: College

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers need, with particular emphasis on maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical experience, students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their early behaviour. Students will develop their research skills through investigations related to caregiving and child rearing.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current issues within the three disciplines.

Level: College

Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

Level: University

Prerequisite: CHC/ENG

This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health. 

Level: College

Prerequisite: Any U, U/C, or C-level course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health. 

Level: University

Prerequisite: Any U or U/C-level course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

This course enables students to develop an understanding of social science theories as they apply to individual development, the development of intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will explore a range of issues relating to the development of individuals and families in contemporary Canadian society as well as in other cultures and historical periods. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child roles and relationships in Canada. 

Level: College

Prerequisite: Any U, U/C, or C-level course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyze the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals, intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.

Level: University

Prerequisite: Any U or U/C-level course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

This course focuses on preparing students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students will learn to manage their personal resources to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and housing. They will also learn about their personal, legal, and financial responsibilities and develop and apply interpersonal skills in order to make wise and responsible personal and occupational choices. Students will apply research and inquiry skills while investigating topics related to personal life management. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations through practical experiences.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyze how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyze causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change. 

Level: University

Prerequisite: Any U or U/C-level course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies