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 Students 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 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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| Mathematics | This course consists of six modules with between four and six sections in each module. There are five lessons in each section. Students send in an assignment at the end of each section. Extensive revisions have been made to this math course. A new feature is the inclusion of a pretest at the beginning of each section. Students have the option of completing this pretest if they feel that they have a strong understanding of the concepts in the section. | ||
| Science | This course consists of ten modules, most with 10 lessons. Three of the ten modules have been identified as core modules. Students are expected to complete these three core modules and, in consultation with their teacher, can choose two of the other modules to complete during the school year. Each module is accompanied by its own Activity Workbook and a Home Instructor’s Guide and Assignment Booklet.The course has been designed to use materials found mainly in the home. Some materials may be more difficult to find and are included in a Science Kit. Throughout the modules there are references to Internet sites as resource options for students who have access to the Internet. | ||
| Social Studies | The Grade 6 social studies course examines four main areas in the study of people and countries around the world— cultures, governments, environments, and economics. This program encourages students to consider a variety of view points on how people live and how cultures differ. Skills in mapping and graphing, critical thinking, problem solving, research and note-taking are developed in conjunction with activities focusing on the core themes. This program has been designed for students learning in both online and paper-based distance education environments and is based on the prescribed learning outcomes of the Ministry of Education. In both programs, students are encouraged to use a variety of resources and references to broaden their understanding and support their learning. This course consists of three modules. Each module contains nine or ten lessons. There is a corresponding Notebook for each module, which contain worksheets for all lesson activities. In addition, there is a Toolbox, which has information on specific skills used throughout the course and a comprehensive glossary. All lesson activities are submitted for evaluation by a teacher. | ||
| Art | Concepts include study of colour (warm and cool, tints and shades), sketching, texture, desin, pattern, lettering and sign making, abstract, silhouettes, mounting, and presentation of art work. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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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