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| English Language Arts |
English Language Arts 7 is an innovative new course. This course has been completely rewritten and is available in print and online. Lessons are blended with fun, vivid multimedia pieces. Kids enjoy them because they are interactive. Teachers appreciate them because they support the lessons and teach content in interesting and creative ways. Students require access to a computer to use these multimedia elements. This course is designed to help students learn about personal narratives, reading comprehension, technical writing, persuasive style, language of poetry, types of stories, and story elements. The lessons empasize English language skills applied to practical and relevant activities. The activities are varied and offer choice and flexibility to teachers and students. The course addresses the prescribed learning outcomes from the BC Ministry of Education’s Language Arts IRP. |
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| Mathmatics |
This course consists of seven modules with two to three sections in each module. Students send in an assignment at the end of each section. This course features 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. Another key feature of the course is the inclusion of “Thinking Strategies” and “Thinking Space.” The first module explains and models several strategies that students can use to interact more fully with the text. Each lesson throughout the course contains a space along the side of the page where students are prompted to use those strategies as they read. |
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| Science |
This course consists of four modules. The modules can be completed in any order. Each module is accompanied by its own science notebook, consisting of worksheets for students to use for their written work. Some of the worksheets are marked by students and others are sent to the teacher for evaluation. |
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| Social Studies |
In this course students will learn how and why several ancient civilizations originated, grew, and then eventually collapsed. They will also discover how ancient people lived and how they dealt with the challenges they faced. Social Studies 7 consists of six modules. It is recommended that students take the modules in order. Each module is accompanied by a notebook, consisting of worksheets for students to use for their written work. |
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| Art |
An introduction to the concepts of colour, shape, lines, and mood. Painting, drawing, and cutting are the skills used in lettering, collage, and poster making. |
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| French |
The new French 7 course aims to make second language learning exciting and relevant. The course consists of one module and two special projects (projets spéciaux). Students are expected to complete the module and choose one of the special projects to complete. |
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| Technology |
For students with computer access a keyboarding program, C.Ds 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Physical Education |
Purpose of this course is to encourage regular, enjoyable physical activity that conributes to a healthy body and mind. To meet expected goals, students plan their own program and choose their own activities, which might range from something as simple as walking the dog to participation in team sports. In addition to the physical activity program, there are written activities and readings about the active lifestyle. |
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