December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting

Key Points of the Briefing: 

• We are bringing forward the Grade 9 Modern World History I curriculum. 

• This course presents an advanced study of human history from the Enlightenment through World War II with an emphasis on connections to the modern world. Students are exposed to a global study using primary source materials. The origins of modern civilization are examined to provide an understanding of the foundations of our world.  Global, geographical, and cultural perspectives are emphasized as well as skills including reading closely, speaking and listening, collaboration, and writing for argumentation.  

• The curriculum emphasizes rigor and relevance, autonomy and student choice.

• Units include:

  • Unit 1: Absolutism, Enlightenment, Revolutions

  • Unit 2: Industrial Revolution

  • Unit 3: Imperialism, World War I

  • Unit 4: Interwar Years, origins of World War II, Holocaust

Key Points of the Briefing: 

• We are bringing forward the Introduction to Psychology curriculum. 

• This semester elective is offered in Grades 11 & 12.

• Units include:

  • Unit 1 - Perspectives and Methods

    • Scientific Inquiry, Research Methods, Psychological Perspectives

  • Unit 2 - Biological Bases of Behavior

    • Biological Bases, Consciousness

  • Unit 3 - Cognitive Processes

    • Thinking, Learning, Intellectual Ability, Memory

  • Unit 4 - Developmental Psychology

    • Lifespan, Language

  • Unit 5 - Understanding Personality and Behavior

    • Personality, Motivation

  • Unit 6 - Psychological Health

    • Stress, Disorders, Therapies

• Human thoughts and actions are examined in relationship with the stream of consciousness and the environment; behavior and social change are explored as they relate to self-understanding..  

Key Points of the Briefing: 

• We are bringing forward the Conflict Resolution curriculum. 

• This semester elective is offered to Grades 11 & 12. 

• This course is designed to provide a general overview of the conflict resolution process. Students learn the fundamental principles of conflict resolution and develop an understanding of individual and group dynamics. Through structured activities such as group discussions, role playing, and cooperative learning activities, students develop skills and strategies for problem solving, managing stress, and communicating effectively. 

• Units include:

  • Introduction to Conflict and Conflict Resolution

  • Communication 

  • Values 

  • Stress

  • Anger

  • Self-Esteem & Healthy Relationships

  • Healthy and Effective Problem Solving