The Planning Process
Planners + Resources | Unit Plans (subject) | Unit Plans (grade)
Big Ideas | Concepts | Curricular Competencies
*indicates new content that has been added since June 2020.
- Career Education
- Languages
- Physical Health and Education
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Francais langue seconde – immersion
- Mathematics
- Applied Design, Skills and Technologies
- Arts Education
Career Life Education
| Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding. |
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| Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends. |
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| Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options. |
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| A sense of purpose and career-life balance support well-being. |
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| Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities. |
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Core French
| Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of French. |
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| The communicative context determines how we express ourselves. |
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| Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice. |
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| Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity. |
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| Acquiring French provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with the Francophone world. |
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| Developing proficiency in French provides diverse opportunities. |
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Spanish
| Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language. |
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| Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice. |
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| The communicative context determines how we express ourselves. |
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| Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity. |
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| Developing proficiency in a new language provides unique opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad. |
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Active Living
| Physical activity is an important part of overall health and well-being. |
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| Finding enjoyable recreational activities can motivate people to participate more regularly in physical activity. |
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| Safety and injury prevention practices allow lifelong participation in physical activities. |
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Fitness and Conditioning
| Our personal fitness can be maintained or enhanced through participation in a variety of activities at different intensity levels. |
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| Knowing how our bodies move and function helps us stay safe during exercise. |
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| Following proper training guidelines and techniques can help us reach our health and fitness goals. |
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| Personal choices influence our health and fitness goals. |
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Outdoor Education
| Participation in outdoor activities allows for the development of skills in a complex and dynamic environment. |
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| Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment, ourselves, and others. |
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| Participating safely in outdoor activities requires communication, teamwork, and collaboration. |
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| Participation in outdoor activities allows for the development of leadership skills that can be applied in a variety of contexts and environments. |
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20th Century World History
| Nationalist movements can unite people in common causes or lead to intense conflict between different groups. |
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| The rapid development and proliferation of technology in the 20th century led to profound social, economic, and political changes. |
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| The breakdown of long-standing empires created new economic and political systems. |
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Asian Studies
| The breadth and diversity of Asia’s physical and human resources have contributed to the development of distinct and disparate political, cultural, and economic regions in the late 20th century. |
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| Colonialism, imperialism, and resource disparity have been the primary reasons for conflict and movement of peoples in Asia. |
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| Ethnic, regional, and national identities, shaped in part by geography and migration, exert significant political and cultural influence in Asia. |
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| Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and economic growth in Asia in the late 20th century have created complex environmental challenges. |
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BC First Peoples
| The identities, worldviews, and languages of B.C. First Peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through their connection to the land. |
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| The impact of contact and colonialism continues to affect the political, social, and economic lives of B.C. First Peoples. |
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| Cultural expressions convey the richness, diversity, and resiliency of B.C. First Peoples. |
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| Through self-governance, leadership, and self-determination, B.C. First Peoples challenge and resist Canada’s ongoing colonialism. |
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Comparative Cultures
| Understanding the diversity and complexity of cultural expressions in one culture enhances our understanding of other cultures. |
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| Interactions between belief systems, social organization, and languages influence artistic expressions of culture. |
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| Geographic and environmental factors influenced the development of agriculture, trade, and increasingly complex cultures. |
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| Value systems and belief systems shape the structures of power and authority within a culture. |
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Comparative World Religions
| Religious belief, across time and place, is a common aspect of many human societies. |
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| Religion can powerfully shape social, political, legal, and environmental values. |
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| Comparing beliefs provides insights into and understanding of diverse global cultures and peoples. |
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| An individual’s search for existential insight and transcendence can be shaped by a variety of different religious, spiritual, or philosophical traditions. |
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Contemporary Indigenous Studies
| The identities, worldviews, and languages of indigenous peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through their connection to the land. |
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| Indigenous peoples are reclaiming mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being despite the continuing effects of colonialism. |
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| Indigenous peoples continue to advocate and assert rights to self-determination. |
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| Reconciliation requires all colonial societies to work together to foster healing and address injustices. |
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Economic Theory
| Contemporary economic theory, practice, and terminology are grounded in centuries of economic theory. |
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| Observing, interpreting, and judging past economic conditions from different perspectives and worldviews gave rise to competing theoretical approaches. |
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| The implementation of economic theories has profound effects on social and political decision making and movements. |
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| Economic systems have underlying and often opposing ethical standards and implications. |
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Genocide Studies
| The intentional destruction of peoples and their cultures is not inevitable, and such attempts can be disrupted and resisted. |
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| The use of the term “genocide” to describe atrocities has political, legal, social, and cultural ramifications. |
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| Despite international commitments to prohibit genocide, violence targeted against groups of people has continued to challenge global peace and prosperity. |
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| While genocides are caused by and carried out for different reasons, all genocides share similarities in progression and scope. |
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Human Geography
| Analyzing data from a variety of sources allows us to better understand our globally connected world. |
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| Demographic patterns and population distribution are influenced by physical features and natural resources. |
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| Human activities alter landscapes in a variety of ways. |
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| A geographic region can encompass a variety of physical features and/or human interactions. |
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Law Studies
| Understanding legal rights and responsibilities allows citizens to participate more fully in society. |
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| Laws can maintain the status quo and can also be a force for change. |
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| A society’s laws and legal framework affect many aspects of people’s daily lives. |
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| Laws are interpreted, and these interpretations may evolve over time as a society’s values and worldviews change. |
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Philosophy
| Philosophy is a discipline that examines the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. |
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| Philosophy provides tools for investigating meaning and fostering understanding of different ways of thinking. |
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| Examining questions in philosophy allows people to question their assumptions and better understand their own beliefs. |
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| While philosophical questions often examine issues with no definitive answers, logic and reasoned arguments can show which answers have more or less value. |
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Physical Geography
| Incorporating data from a variety of sources allows us to better understand our globally connected world. |
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| Natural processes have an impact on the landscape and human settlement. |
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| Interactions between human activities and the atmosphere affect local and global weather and climate. |
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Political Studies
| Understanding how political decisions are made is critical to being an informed and engaged citizen. |
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| Political institutions and ideology shape both the exercise of power and the nature of political outcomes. |
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| Decision making in a democratic system of government is influenced by the distribution of political and social power. |
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Social Justice
| Social justice issues are interconnected. |
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| Individual worldviews shape and inform our understanding of social justice issues. |
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| The causes of social injustice are complex and have lasting impacts on society. |
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| Social justice initiatives can transform individuals and systems. |
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Urban Studies
| Urbanization is a critical force that shapes both human life and the planet. |
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| The historical development of cities has been shaped by geographic, economic, political, and social factors. |
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| Decision making in urban and regional planning requires balancing political, economic, social, and environmental factors. |
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| Urban planning decisions and other government policies can dramatically affect the overall quality of life in cities. |
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Composition
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens. |
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Creative Writing
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Creative writers take risks and persevere. |
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| Creative writers are observant of the world. |
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| Writers write for authentic audiences and real-world purposes. |
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English Studies
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens. |
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| The examination of First Peoples cultures and lived experiences through text builds understanding of Canadians’ responsibilities in relation to Reconciliation. |
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Literary Studies
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens. |
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New Media
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society. |
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Spoken Language
| The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. |
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| People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives. |
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| Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. |
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| Language shapes ideas and influences others. |
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| Voice is powerful and evocative. |
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Anatomy and Physiology
| Homeostasis is maintained through physiological processes. |
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| Gene expression, through protein synthesis, is an interaction between genes and the environment. |
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| Organ systems have complex interrelationships to maintain homeostasis. |
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Chemistry
| Reactants must collide to react, and the reaction rate is dependent on the surrounding conditions. |
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| Dynamic equilibrium can be shifted by changes to the surrounding conditions. |
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| Saturated solutions are systems in equilibrium. |
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| Acid or base strength depends on the degree of ion dissociation. |
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| Oxidation and reduction are complementary processes that involve the gain or loss of electrons. |
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Environmental Science
| Human actions affect the quality of water and its ability to sustain life. |
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| Human activities cause changes in the global climate system. |
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| Sustainable land use is essential to meet the needs of a growing population. |
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| Living sustainably supports the well-being of self, community, and Earth. |
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Geology
| Minerals, rocks, and earth materials form in response to conditions within and on the Earth’s surface and are the foundation of many resource-based industries. |
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| Earth’s geological and biological history is interpreted and inferred from information stored in rock strata and fossil evidence. |
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| The plate tectonic theory explains the changes that occur within Earth and to Earth’s crust throughout geological time. |
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| The form, arrangement, and structure of rocks are affected by three-dimensional forces over time. |
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| Weathering and erosion processes continually reshape landscapes through the interaction of the geosphere with the hydrosphere and atmosphere. |
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Physics
| Measurement of motion depends on our frame of reference. |
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| Forces can cause linear and circular motion. |
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| Forces and energy interactions occur within fields. |
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| Momentum is conserved within a closed and isolated system. |
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Français langue seconde – immersion
| Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. |
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| Developing a mastery of French makes it possible to explore employment, travel, and personal growth opportunities as well as opportunities to study abroad. |
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| The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. |
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| Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write. |
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| The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life. |
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| Careful editing of a text leads students to develop a rich and polished style. |
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Communication orale
| Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. |
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| The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. |
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| Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write. |
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| The message conveys the intentions of the writer. |
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| The voice is powerful and evocative. |
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Langue et culture de la francophonie
| Communicating and living in French fosters a sense of belonging to the Francophone community. |
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| Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. |
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| Learning French helps students establish their place in the world and forge their identity by opening doors in their personal, social, and work life. |
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| The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. |
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| Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write. |
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| The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life. |
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Médias et communication numérique
| Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. |
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| Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write. |
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| The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. |
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| The media plays a key role in social, civic, and cultural life, influencing the principles and values of a society. |
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| Digital citizenship implies recognizing the impact that new media have on ourselves, others, and the world. |
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Études du cinéma et de la littérature francophones
| Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. |
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| The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. |
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| The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life. |
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| The cinematographic and literary works of a society reflect its principles and values. |
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| Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write. |
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Apprenticeship Mathematics
| Design involves investigating, planning, creating, and evaluating. |
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| Constructing 3D objects often requires a 2D plan. |
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| Transferring mathematical skills between problems requires conceptual understanding and flexible thinking. |
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| Proportional reasoning is used to make sense of multiplicative relationships. |
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| Choosing a tool based on required precision and accuracy is important when measuring. |
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Calculus
| The concept of a limit is foundational to calculus. |
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| Differential calculus develops the concept of instantaneous rate of change. |
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| Integral calculus develops the concept of determining a product involving a continuously changing quantity over an interval. |
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| Derivatives and integrals are inversely related. |
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Computer Science
| Decomposition and abstraction help us to solve difficult problems by managing complexity. |
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| Algorithms are essential in solving problems computationally. |
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| Programming is a tool that allows us to implement computational thinking. |
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| Solving problems is a creative process. |
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| Data representation allows us to understand and solve problems efficiently. |
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Foundations of Mathematics
| Probabilistic thinking informs decision making in situations involving chance and uncertainty. |
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| Modelling data requires an understanding of a variety of functions. |
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| Mathematical analysis informs financial decisions. |
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| Through explorations of spatial relationships, we can develop a geometrical appreciation of the world around us. |
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Geometry
| Diagrams are fundamental to investigating, communicating, and discovering properties and relations in geometry. |
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| Finding invariance amidst variation drives geometric investigation. |
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| Geometry involves creating, testing, and refining definitions. |
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| The proving process begins with conjecturing, looking for counter-examples, and refining the conjecture, and the process may end with a written proof. |
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| Geometry stories and applications vary across cultures and time. |
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Pre-Calculus
| Using inverses is the foundation of solving equations and can be extended to relationships between functions. |
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| Understanding the characteristics of families of functions allows us to model and understand relationships and to build connections between classes of functions. |
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| Transformations of shapes extend to functions and relations in all of their representations. |
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Statistics
| Statistics plays an integral role in research, decision making, and policy in society. |
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| The research question and practical and ethical issues determine whether a statistical study should be observational or experimental. |
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| Statistical analysis allows us to explore, describe, model, and explain variation. |
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| We can develop statistical thinking to help make inferences intuitive. |
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| Statistical findings gain value through effective communication. |
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Accounting
| Financial literacy promotes the financial well-being of both individuals and businesses. |
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| Business creates opportunities to enable change. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Business Computer Applications
| Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration. |
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| Business creates opportunities to enable change. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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E-Commerce
| Ethical marketing contributes to a healthier global marketplace. |
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| Business creates opportunities to enable change. |
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| Different technologies and tools are required at different stages of the design process. |
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Economics
| Financial and economic literacy promotes the financial and economic well-being of both individuals and businesses. |
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| Business creates opportunities to enable change. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Entrepreneurship
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Financial Accounting
| Financial literacy promotes the financial well-being of both individuals and businesses. |
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| Business creates opportunities to enable change. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Tourism
| Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration. |
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| Personal design choices require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can influence communications and relationships. |
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Child Development and Caregiving
| Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration. |
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| Service design interests require the evaluation and refinement of facilitation skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can influence communications and relationships. |
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Culinary Arts
| Service and creativity inform the culinary arts. |
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| Cuisine design interests require the evaluation and refinement of culinary principles and practices. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Fashion Industry
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Food Studies
| Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Housing and Living Environments
| Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration. |
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| Service design interests require the evaluation and refinement of problem-solving skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can influence communications and relationships. |
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Specialized Studies in Food
| Creativity and flavour can enhance food product design and service. |
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| Culinary design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Textiles
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
Computer Information Systems
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design choices require self-exploration, collaboration, and evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Computer Programming
| The design cycle is an ongoing reflective process. |
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| Personal design choices require self-exploration, collaboration, and evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Digital Media Development
| The design cycle is an ongoing reflective process. |
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| Personal design choices require self-exploration, collaboration, and evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Design and content can influence the lives of others. |
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Graphic Production
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Design choices require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Media Design
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design choices require self-exploration, evaluation, and the refinement of ideas and skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can influence people’s lives. |
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Art Metal and Jewellery
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Automotive Technology
| Vehicle operation, service, and maintenance include consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal service and maintenance interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Drafting
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Electronics
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Engine and Drivetrain
| Vehicle operation, service, and maintenance include consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal service and maintenance interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Engineering
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Furniture and Cabinetry
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Industrial Coding and Design
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Machining and Welding
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Mechatronics
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Metalwork
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Remotely Operated Vehicles and Drones
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Robotics
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Woodwork
| Design for the life cycle includes consideration of social and environmental impacts. |
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| Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills. |
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| Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes. |
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Media Arts
| Media arts are an essential element of culture and reveal insights into the human experience. |
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| Refining artistic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices enhance the depth and impact of an artistic work. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to change our perspective. |
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Musical Theatre
| Musical theatre integrates the arts to provide unique aesthetic experiences. |
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| Ideas and beliefs conveyed in a musical theatre production can effect change in the artist, audience, and environment. |
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| Growth as an artist requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Musical theatre is informed by history, culture, and values. |
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| Active participation in the arts is essential to building culture, expressing identity, and providing insight into human experience. |
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Dance Choreography
| Choreographers use dance elements and composition skills to create innovative choreography. |
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| Artistic intent and meaning are communicated though choreography. |
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| Choreographers use a dancer’s body through which to translate movement ideas. |
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| Dance engages us in artistic works from multiple perspectives. |
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| Choreographers collaborate through critical reflection, creative co-operation, and the exchange of ideas. |
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Dance Company
| Experiences in a dance company are transferable to personal, professional, and educational contexts. |
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| Choreographic works communicate meaning through movement, sound, costumes, and set design. |
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| Artistic choices enhance the choreographer’s intent. |
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| Through dance we can communicate ideas, challenge opinions, and inspire change. |
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| Active participation in the arts is essential to building culture, expressing personal identity, and gaining insight into the human experience. |
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Dance Conditioning
| Dance conditioning for improved physical performance requires commitment, perseverance, and resilience. |
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| Deepening their knowledge of the human body empowers dancers in their technical and artistic training. |
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| Following proper training guidelines and techniques can help dancers reach their health, fitness, and dance-specific goals. |
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| Dance requires a high level of physical fitness for the creation and performance of artistic works. |
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| Personal choices influence our mental, physical, and artistic well-being. |
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Dance Foundations
| Dance offers unique aesthetic experiences that explore identity, history, culture, and community. |
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| The skills and processes of dance education are transferable to a variety of contexts. |
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| Acquiring technical and creative proficiency in dance requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Artistic ability in dance is fully realized through a holistic relationship between body and mind. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices by the dancer and choreographer enhance movement, meaning, and intent. |
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Dance Technique & Performance
| Growth as a dancer requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Dancers collaborate through critical reflection, creative co-operation, and the exchange of ideas. |
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| Dancers can refine their technique and skills with experience in a variety of genres or through specialization. |
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| Dance is an art form that combines the language of dance with the ability to create and perform. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform our perspective. |
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Directing & Script Development
| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be shared through scriptwriting and directing. |
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| Growth as an artist requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Scriptwriters and directors use language and action to present ideas and influence others. |
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| Directors shape the audience’s aesthetic experiences through script interpretation and artistic choices. |
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| Scriptwriters and directors are influenced by history, culture, and community. |
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Drama
| Drama is a way of sharing and understanding traditions, perspectives, cultures, and worldviews. |
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| Drama offers dynamic ways to express our identity and sense of belonging. |
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| Growth as an artist requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform our perspective. |
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| Drama provides opportunities for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. |
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Film & Television
| Moving images offer dynamic ways of exploring identity and culture. |
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| Moving-image artists use technology in innovative and reflective ways. |
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| Aesthetic experiences provided by moving images can effect change in artists, audiences, and environments. |
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| Technology and emerging media can transform communication in a variety of ways. |
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| History, culture, and value systems can influence film and television productions. |
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Theatre Company
| Experiences in a theatre company are transferable to personal, professional, and educational contexts. |
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| Growth as a theatre company requires perseverance, risk taking, and collaboration. |
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| Artists can communicate ideas, challenge opinions, and inspire change in a theatre company. |
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| Active participation in a theatre company provides insight into identity, culture, and human experience. |
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| Theatre productions are informed by history, culture, and values. |
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Theatre Production
| The artistic and technical aspects of theatre production offer opportunities to convey meaning and inspire change. |
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| Individual and collective expression are founded on history, culture, and community |
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| Traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories can be shared through theatre productions. |
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| Growth as an artist requires perseverance, risk taking, and resilience. |
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| Production challenges are resolved through creativity, innovation, and collaboration. |
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Choral Music (includes Concert Choir 12, Chamber Choir 12, Vocal Jazz 12)
| Music communicates traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. |
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| Creative and technical proficiency in music is transferable across different aspects of our lives. |
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| A musician’s intention can transform meaning and expression in musical works. |
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| Purposeful choices enhance the quality, artistry, and authenticity of musical processes. |
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| Choral music offers aesthetic experiences that can transform our perspective. |
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Composition & Production
| Music communicates traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. |
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| Composition and production can be adapted to facilitate limitless expression and meaning. |
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| Creative and technical proficiency in music is transferable across different contexts. |
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| Purposeful choices enhance the quality, artistry, and authenticity of musical processes. |
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| Music offers aesthetic experiences that can transform our perspective. |
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Contemporary Music
| Music communicates traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. |
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| Creative and technical proficiency in music is transferable across different aspects of our lives. |
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| Music can be adapted to facilitate limitless expression and meaning. |
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| Purposeful choices enhance the quality, artistry, and authenticity of musical processes. |
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| Contemporary music offers aesthetic experiences that can transform our perspective. |
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Instrumental Music (includes Concert Band 12, Orchestra 12, Jazz Band 12, Guitar 12)
| Music communicates traditions, perspectives, worldviews, and stories. |
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| Creative and technical proficiency in music is transferable across different aspects of our lives. |
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| Music can be adapted to facilitate limitless expression and meaning. |
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| Purposeful choices enhance the quality, artistry, and authenticity of musical processes. |
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| Instrumental music offers aesthetic experiences that can transform our perspective. |
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Art Studio
| An artist’s intention transforms materials into art. |
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| Visual arts are an essential element of culture and personal identity |
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| Refining artistic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices enhance the depth and meaning of artistic work. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform our perspective. |
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Graphic Arts
| An artist’s intention transforms materials into art. |
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| Graphic arts contribute to culture and reveal insights into the human experience. |
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| Refining artistic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices enhance the depth and meaning of graphic artworks. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to change our perspective. |
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Photography
| Photography is a unique art form that captures images for a variety of purposes. |
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| Photography is an essential element of culture and reveals insights into the human experience. |
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| Refining photographic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices by the photographer enhance the impact of a photograph. |
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| Photography provides aesthetic experiences that have the power to effect change. |
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Studio Arts 2D
| An artist’s intention transforms materials into two-dimensional art. |
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| Visual arts are an essential element of culture and personal identity. |
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| Refining artistic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices enhance depth and meaning in artistic works. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform our perspective. |
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Studio Arts 3D
| An artist’s intention transforms materials into three-dimensional art. |
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| Visual arts are an essential element of culture and personal identity. |
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| Refining artistic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking. |
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| Purposeful artistic choices enhance the depth and impact of artistic works. |
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| Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform our perspective. |
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