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ELA 11 Course Package
English Language Arts 11 nurtures students’ voice, critical thinking, and literary awareness. In Section 1, learners explore how storytelling, language, and identity intersect to shape how they see themselves and their communities. Section 2 uses memoirs and book club discussion to deepen students’ insight into relationships and shared experience. In Section 3, students analyze literary craft, move from reading to writing with purpose, and culminate their learning in a final inquiry presentation.
- Grade 11
Lab Safety
This three-part lesson helps students understand the importance of lab safety through hands-on and collaborative activities. Students identify potential hazards, learn to use personal protective equipment, and practice applying safety rules in realistic lab scenarios. By creating posters, analyzing case studies, and observing demonstrations, students connect safety practices to real-world scientific investigation. The lessons encourage responsibility, communication, and critical thinking in science learning environments.
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
World Music 120 Resources
These materials support teachers in guiding students to explore the cultural and creative dimensions of global music. Resources like the Ethnomusic Portrait, Listening Logs, and Suggestions for Learning provide frameworks for listening, reflection, and analysis aligned with the World Music 120 curriculum outcomes.
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
English Language Arts 12 Course Package
English Language Arts 12 is a semester-long course that invites students to deepen their understanding of themselves and others through storytelling, while also strengthening critical, creative, and multimodal communication. Students explore personal and universal narratives by engaging with literature and visual media, then broaden their lens to examine how stories connect across genres and voices. In the final section, learners move from inquiry to expression—crafting research-based arguments and producing multimedia presentations that explore shared humanity. The course emphasizes purposeful writing, audience awareness, and meaningful interaction with a diversity of texts.
- Grade 12
Political Science 120 Course Package
Political Science 120 challenges students to think deeply about governance, power, and their roles as citizens. Over three units, learners explore the foundations of political thought and ideology, unpack how Canadian political systems operate in both national and international contexts, and engage with how individuals and groups can influence public life. They examine rights, responsibilities, and civic participation, and practice modeling responsible citizenship in their communities. Through critical inquiry, students develop a richer understanding of democracy, public policy, and their place within the political landscape.
- Grade 12
Nutrition 120 Course Package
Nutrition 120 guides students in making informed, positive food choices in a changing world. Learners examine how culture and personal experience shape eating habits, understand nutrients and their role in health, and explore the relationship between diet and chronic conditions. They also navigate food safety regulations, the impact of marketing, sustainability issues, and career paths in nutrition. The course empowers students to develop a healthy, personalized approach to eating and to see their food choices in a broader social and ecological context.
- Grade 12
World Issues 120 Course Package
World Issues 120 encourages students to see beyond borders by examining inequality, global interdependence, and the forces that shape societies. Students explore questions of wealth distribution, quality of life, and cross-cultural understanding, then investigate how individuals, groups, and nations interact and share responsibility for peace and sustainability. In the final section, they assess media and power, conflict responses, and human rights initiatives to understand how change happens on a global stage. By the end, students are equipped to think critically, act responsibly, and engage with complex world challenges.
- Grade 12
Journalism 120 Course Package
Journalism 120 invites students to explore the power and responsibility of the media through integrity, craft, and impact. They trace how journalism has evolved, confront ethical dilemmas, and follow a global story over time. They hone writing styles—from hard news to soft features and editorials—and develop interviewing and storytelling skills. Finally, students examine media influence, bias, and visual expression (like editorial cartoons), understanding how journalism shapes society.
- Grade 12
Environmental Science 120 Course Package
Environmental Science 120 engages students in exploring the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the human role in sustaining them. Students investigate how living systems function, model population dynamics, and reflect on the cultural and social factors that shape environmental impacts. They build awareness of global challenges and local successes in environmental work, while developing positive attitudes toward sustainability. The course concludes with students designing and presenting solutions for a more sustainable future, equipping them with both scientific understanding and practical action skills.
- Grade 12
Entrepreneurship 110 Course Package
Entrepreneurship 110 introduces students to the mindset, process, and impact of entrepreneurship. Learners explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, including perspectives from the Wabanaki and other Indigenous Peoples, and examine the considerations involved in starting a business. They develop skills in innovation, decision-making, and protecting both ventures and consumers, while also analyzing how businesses and technology shape communities. The course culminates with connections to business planning and future career pathways, preparing students to think and act entrepreneurially in any field.
- Grade 11
Political Advocacy
This Grade 10 Civics resource explores civic engagement through formal politics, advocacy, civil society, and community action. It highlights historical figures like Frances Fish and the Isaacs Sisters, examines Treaty Rights and the Indian Act in Miramichi, and explores Indigenous leadership and the Marshall Case. The bundle also covers elections, decision-making, and threats to freedom, including the Scott Act and the Ku Klux Klan.
- Grade 10
Interwoven Histories
The teaching plan will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of historical and cultural developments in the Miramichi region, focusing on the intersection of Acadian survival, Mi’kmaq trade networks, and local folklore. The lessons will explore these themes in an integrated manner, allowing students to understand the interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples, European settlers, and local legends.
- Grade 5