NBCDES Courses
| Course | Description | Teacher | Contact Info |
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| English Language Arts | This course consists of five modules, each with 20 lessons. Each lesson has two parts as follows: Looking into Language The focus of this part of the lesson which is designed to be completed in about one hour, is on stories, poems, books, plays, and articles. Studentsm gain experience in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing. Looking into Language is a non-consumable print document. Students complete activities and answer questions in their own notebooks or on a computer. An extensive Answer Key is provided. Skill Builders The focus of this part of the lesson, designed to be completed in about half an hour, is on writing, punctuation, spelling, and grammar activities. Skill Builders is a consumable print document. Students write answers in the Skill Builders booklet and check their work in an Answer Key. Throughout the modules there are references to Internet sites as options for students who have access to the Internet. There is a separate Home Instructor’s Guide and Assignment Booklet for each module. Detailed information is provided to home instructors on ways they can assist their child’s learning. Students are evaluated on the assignments they complete and send to their teachers. In addition to the five core modules, students will complete novel studies in consultation with teachers. There are a variety of print and online choices available. |
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| Art | The basic concepts include: colour values, texture, pattern, line drawing, cartooning, use of paint, and 3-D art forms. | ||
| French 5/6 | The French 5/6 course aims to make second language learning exciting and relevant. The course is made up of five modules and ten Projets spéciaux (special projects). Students choose five of the Projets spéciaux and complete one with each module. It is expected that most students will complete Modules 1 and 2 and two Projets spéciaux in Grade 5 and Modules 3, 4, and 5 and three Projets spéciaux in Grade 6. | ||
| Technology | For students with computer access a keyboarding program, CDs and online activities are available. Students on the CoNNect program will be given online activities to complete which will vary according to grade level and computer expertise. | ||
| Health and Career Planning | A variety of units will be offered, online and in print, to help students develop into individuals capable of making informed decisions, which will lead to a healthy life-style. | ||
| Fine Arts | A combination of online and paper based activities for Music, drama, and dance may be offered. Students who are involved in private or community programs can earn credit towards completion of the program. | ||
| Physical Education | The aim of the Physical Education Program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. A combination of online and paper may be offered. Students who are involved in community programs can earn credit towards completion of the program. | ||
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