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Individuals and Societies (Social/Human Sciences)
In grades 11 and 12, the "Social Studies" course that you're familiar with branches off into different subjects: Geography, History, and Business Management.
Geography
Grade 11: Core Topics
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Populations in transition
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Disparities in wealth and development
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Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability
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Patterns in resource consumption
Practice IA
Grade 12
Options
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Freshwater
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The geography of food and health
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Urban environments
Extensions
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Measuring global interactions
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Changing space - the shrinking world
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Economic interactions and flows
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Environmental change
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Sociocultural exchanges
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Political outcomes
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Global interactions at the local level
Internal Assessment - Written report based on fieldwork
External Assessment -
Paper One (short answer questions
and one extended response on the Core curriculum),
Paper Two (three questions on three different Options),
Paper Three (one of three essay questions on the Extensions)
what do you do?
In geography, we explore phenomenomenomenomenom...of the earth and our interaction with it through the different aspects of geography: social, political, economic, environmental and demographic. We discuss current events and many different case studies to better understand theories and models that we learn, which really brings the curriculum to life and makes it more relatable.
what's it like?
Geography is lots of fun and really interesting! Learning about the how and why behind today's global issues is eye-opening. You get put on the spot a lot, which can be kind of nerve racking, but it keeps you on your toes and that's how the teacher can make sure you are really understanding what's being discussed.
History
20th Century World History
Prescribed Subjects
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Peacemaking, peacekeeping - international relations 1918-36
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The Arab-Israeli conflict 1945-79
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Communism in crisis 1976-89
Topics
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Causes, practices and effects of wars
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Democratic states - challenges and responses
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Origins and development of authoritarian and single-party states
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Nationalist and independence movements in Africa and Asia and post-1945 Central and Eastern European states
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The Cold War
Options
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Aspects of the history of Africa
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Aspects of the history of the Americas
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Aspects of the history of Asia and Oceania
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Aspects of the history of Europe and the Middle East
Internal Assessment - Historical Investigation
External Assessment -
Paper One (four short answer questions on prescribed
subjects),
Paper Two (two extended-response questions on five
topics),
Paper Three (three extended-response questions)
what do you do?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
what's it like?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Business
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Business organization and environment
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Human resources
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Accounts and finance
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Marketing
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Operations management
Internal Assessment -
HL: research project
SL: written commentary
External Assessment -
Paper One (pre-seen case study issued in
advance),
Paper Two (structured questions based on
stimulus material)
what do you do?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
what's it like?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
