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UTS S5 Program
Curriculum Night
2016-2017
Canadian and
International Law
CLN4UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Canadian and World Studies Department
Course:
Canadian and International Law,
Grade 12
Code:
CLN4UE
Teacher: Mr. Jonathan Bitidis
[email protected]
Ms. Rebecca Levere
[email protected]
Central Question:
What makes a “good” law?
Culminating Activity:
● 50% Exam
● 50% TedTalk Presentation
They will choose a piece of Canadian Legislation that they
feel needs to be reformed, and argue for a specific reform
Unit 1: Foundations of Law
Guiding Question(s):
What is justice? What is the relationship between justice
and the law?
● Focus on historical and philosophical underpinnings of
law
Unit 2: Classifying the Law
● Nuts and Bolts of the Canadian Legal System
○ Divisions in the law (Tort, Family, Constitutional,
Administrative, etc..)
○ Types of law (Common Law vs. Civil Code)
○ Mechanics of Canadian Law (e.g. court structure,
hierarchy of laws)
Unit 3: Human Rights Law
Guiding Question(s):
Do the Constitution, the Charter and other International
conventions effectively protect people’s rights?
Unit 4: Foundations of International Law
Guiding Question(s):
Is Canada a good global citizen in terms of international
laws?
Unit 5: Foundations of International Law
Guiding Question(s):
How effective are international laws and conventions?
● Focus on international Criminal, Environmental, and
Labour law, as well as any emerging international legal
issues.
Speakers and Field Trips
We will be visiting Old City Hall and the Superior Courts and
we will bring in speakers on a variety of topics.
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Search and Seizure
Indigenous Rights
Youth Criminal Justice Act
And more…
Canadian and
International Politics
CPW4UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Canadian and World Studies Department
Course: Canadian and International Politics,
Grade 12
Code:
CPW4UE
Teacher: Ms. Rebecca Levere
[email protected]
Chemistry
SCH4UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Science Department
Course:
Chemistry, Grade 12
Code:
SCH4UE
Teachers:
Ms. Sarah Cescon
[email protected]
Ms. Jennifer Howell
[email protected]
Overview of Course
● Energy Changes and Rates of
Reactions
● Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
● Organic Chemistry
● Structure and Properties
● Electrochemistry
Assessment & Evaluation
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Daily Quiz
Daily homework
Pre-lab assignments
Presentations
Laboratory Exercises
Quests and Tests
Chem 13 News Exam (optional)
Lab Practical Evaluation
Final Exam
Habits To Encourage
● Daily Review of Material (notes and
textbook) – lots of problem solving
● Extra help at Chem Parties (Mon.,
Tues., Thursday PM, Wed., Thurs. AM)
● Use of Unit Outlines and Assignment
Calendar
● Use of Moodle Course Website
● Organization Skills
AP Chemistry
SCH4UP
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Science Department
Course:
Chemistry, Grade 12 - AP Stream
Code:
SCH4UP
Teachers:
Ms. Jennifer Pitt-Lainsbury
[email protected]
Office room 318
Overview of Course
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Electrochemistry
Structure and Properties
Energy Changes and Rates of Reactions
Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry
What is the Difference between the AP and
the Enriched Chemistry Course?
Similarities
Differences
➢ Same units of study
➢ Both Courses fully cover the Ontario
Curriculum
➢ The organic unit is the same in both
courses
➢ The final exam in June is the same for
both courses
➢ 15-20 %more content in the Electrochemistry,
Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Equilibrium and
Solutions Units
➢ 40% of the AP course is lab work
➢ Students all write the AP Exam Monday, May
1st, 2017
Habits to Encourage
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Use the moodle site moodle.utschools.ca
Read ahead in the textbook
Review the material daily
Ask lots of questions
Do lots of problem solving
Come to Chem Party (Mon - Thurs after
school)
➢ Practice good organizational skills
Enrichment Opportunities
➢ Chem 136H audit (University of Toronto)
Fall 2016
➢ Chemistry Olympiad Prep and Exam
Fall 2016 - April 2017
➢ Canadian Chemistry Contest
Monday, April 10th, 2017
Computer Science
ICS4UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Mathematics and Computer Science
Department
Course: Computer Science, Grade 12
Code:
ICS4UE
Teacher:
Mr. Grant Hutchison
[email protected]
Drama ADA4ME
Course:
Grade 12 Drama
Code:
ADA4ME - Ms. Gabrielle Kemeny [email protected]
Economics
CIA4UN
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Canadian and World Studies Department
Course:
Analysing Economic Issues, Grade 12
Code:
CIA4UE
Teacher: Mr. Jonathan Bitidis
[email protected]
Blended AP Course
● This year Economics is an AP course
● Technically only Microeconomics, but we
will be learning Macroeconomics in the AP
style
Culminating
● 50% practice AP Exam (Micro/Macro)
● 50% Individualized, independent project on
a Global Economic Issue constructed by the
student
○ Research a Global Economic Issue
○ Propose a solution
Textbook
Krugman’s Economics for AP (2nd ed)
NOT Krugman’s Economics (2nd ed)
Units (Micro)
1. Economist’s Toolkit
2. Households and Consumers: Choice and
Demand
3. Firms and Markets: Production, Supply and
Competition
4. The People and Our Government: Factor
Markets, Market Failure and the Role of
Government
Units (Macro)
5. Governments and the Measurement of
Economic Performance
6. National Income and Price Determination
7. Money and Finance
8. Stabilization Policies
9. International Trade
10. Employing the Toolkit (Culminating Activity)
Major Assessments
Major change from last year:
● Assessments mostly quiz and test based to
simulate AP style.
● The final unit is an inquiry based project of
their own choice.
Independent Study
It is imperative that students start paying
attention to economics in the news, in order
to see where their interests lie, and help them
focus on a topic for the course.
Guest speakers
No-one specific yet.
Any interested parents who works as
economists, or can put me in touch with some
contact me at:
[email protected]
English
ENG3UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
English Department
Course:
English, Grade 11
Code:
ENG3UE
Teachers:
Ms. Elsa Poon
[email protected]
Ms. Julie Stoyka
[email protected]
Unit Title
Unit Content Description
Is Nothing Sacred?
Introduces the skills of close reading, note-taking and précis writing.
Introduction to Tragedy
Oedipus The King will allow students to read a classic tragedy, understand key
Aristotelian terms and ideas, and refine their understanding of tragedy.
Modern Tragedy
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman paired with a variety of critical essays to see how
literary criticism itself can help us understand texts.
East, West: Literary Craft
Salman Rushdie’s anthology East, West offers provocative portraits of identity,
culture, and history.
East, West: Intertextual Short
Story
Students will write their own short stories, drawing on intertextual references, as well
as the ideas and stylistic devices used in East, West.
Novel Study
Through the novel My Year of Meats, students will explore contemporary issues in
contemporary work that blurs the lines between fiction and documentary.
Summative Essay
The final synthesis essay gives the students the opportunity to present a 360 degree
view of an issue presented in My Year of Meats.
English
ENG3UP
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
English Department
Course:
English, Grade 11
Code:
ENG3UP
Teachers: Ms. Krista Winston
[email protected]
Overview of Course
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The Précis
Introduction to Rhetoric
Analyzing Rhetoric
Drama: Death of a Salesman
Novel Study: My Year of Meats
Summative Part 1: AP Practice Exam
Summative Part 2: Synthesis Essay
Core French
FSF3UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Languages Department
Course:
Core French, Grade 11
Code:
FSF3UE
Teachers: Mr. Josh Fullan
[email protected]
This course focuses
on the study of
current events, films,
novels, and global
francophone culture
to develop extensive
reading, writing, and
oral communication
skills.
Special French
FSF4US
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Languages Department
Course:
S5 Special French
(Core French, Grade 12 - Special Stream)
Code:
FSF4US
Teachers: Mme. Brigitte Amiot
[email protected]
German
LWGDUE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Languages Department
Course:
Senior German
Code:
LWGDUE
Teachers: Frau Nicola Townend
[email protected]
Third year of a three year program, grade 12 credit
No longer using a textbook, but plenty of articles, short
stories, songs, films and poems.
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Research project
Book report
Film studies
Historical and cultural
themes
● Listening, Speaking, Reading,
Writing
● Partner work
● Small group work
● Researching
● Dialogues
● Editing skills, proof-reading
● Effective dictionary use
● 70% based on term work
● 30% end of year summatives:
○ 15% oral summative
○ 15% written exam
Tips for the best chance of success:
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Speak as much as possible
Regular, careful homework completion
Ask questions! Extra help and peer tutoring
Read about German-related topics outside of
class
Enrichment opportunities:
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Field trip, Monday October 17th
Frankfurt Maximum City Program
Ontario High School German Contest
Podcast/Video contest
German Club
Echo, modern language publication
Internationally recognized proficiency tests: A2, B1, C1
AP
Health and Physical
Education
PPL3OE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Health and Physical Education Department
Course:
Health and Physical Education, Grade 11
Code:
PPL30E
Teachers:
Mike Didier
[email protected]
416-946-3597
Mitch Chuvalo
[email protected]
416-978-3208
Kris Ewing (HPE Dept. Coordinator)
[email protected]
647-379-0556
S5 Health and Physical Education - BIG IDEAS
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Daily participation in various types of physical activity influences our movement competence and personal health and
fitness goals.
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Daily participation in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels benefits all aspects of well being.
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Participating in a variety of physical activities helps us find positive experiences with active living and this in turn can help
develop long-term healthy active living habits
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Healthy choices positively influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
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Healthy relationships can help us lead rewarding and fulfilling lives.
Areas of Assessment/Evaluation:
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Active Participation
Movement Skills
Movement Strategies
Physical Fitness
Living Skills
Healthy Living
S5 Course Units:
UNIT 1
September/October
Football
Soccer
Handball
Football
Soccer
Handball
Football
Soccer
Handball
Muay Thai
Strength Training
Sport Conditioning
(Energy Systems)
Sport Stretching
Dance
Squash
Boxing
Dance
Squash
Boxing
Dance
Squash
Boxing
Personal Fitness
Yoga/Mindfulness
Personal Fitness
Yoga/Mindfulness
Personal Fitness
Yoga/Mindfulness
UNIT 5
March/April
Basketball
leadership focus
adaptive focus
*service learning
Strength Training
leadership focus
adaptive focus
*service learning
Volleyball
leadership focus
adaptive focus
*service learning
UNIT 6
April/May
Floorball
(tri conditioning)
Rugby
(tri conditioning)
Badminton
(tri conditioning)
Triathlon Training
Triathlon (June)
Personal Health Final
Synthesis
Triathlon Training
Triathlon (June)
Personal Health
Final Synthesis
Triathlon Training
Triathlon (June)
Personal Health
Final Synthesis
UNIT 2
November/December
UNIT 3
January
UNIT 4
February/March
UNIT 5
May/June: SUMMATIVE
S5 (Grade 11) Health Units
PERSONAL HEALTH
SCAFFOLDED ASSIGNMENT
SEXUAL HEALTH
SUMMATIVE
ASSIGNMENT
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Medical Genogram / Charting Family Lifestyle Patterns
Mental Health Inquiry / Mindfulness
Emotional Resilience/Mental Health Planning
Nutrition/Healthy Eating Planning
Personal Fitness Planning
during their S5 year that can have many challenges along the way = dynamic
planning / ongoing feedback and support
• how proactive health measures and supports (e.g., regular medical exams
such as Pap tests) can minimize the risk of reproductive or sexual health
problems
• how to use personal and interpersonal skills to deal with stress and help others
in stressful situations (e.g., abusive relationships, illness, separation/divorce)
Personal Health FINAL SYNTHESIS
S5 Program Highlights:
➢ Personal Health assignment scaffolded throughout
entire year - dynamic planning/ongoing support
➢ Personal Fitness Focus
➢ Mindfulness Training / Yoga
➢ Choice Days – Boxing, Squash, Dance
➢ SUMMATIVE – Triathlon at UofT Athletic Centre
Being a Successful Student in S5 HPE …
Learning Skills Evaluation (found on report card):
• RESPONSIBILITY (e.g. safety for self & others)
• ORGANIZATION (e.g. “readiness” for HPE)
• INDEPENDENT WORK ( e.g. stays on task)
• COLLABORATION (e.g. teamwork)
• INITIATIVE (e.g. participates in ALL activities)
• SELF-REGULATION (e.g. growth mindset)
Special Considerations in S5 HPE…
• HPE clothing/shoes
• Change Rooms / Changing
• Sun Safety / Hydration
• Choice Units - PTIs
Mathematics
MHF4UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Mathematics Department
Course: Advanced Functions, Grade 12
Code:
MHF4UE
Teacher:
Mr. Mark Sunderland
[email protected]
MHF4UE course topics:
>Trigonometric Functions (and Inverses)
>Characteristics of Functions
>Division of Polynomials
>Factor Theorem and Remainder Theorem
>Interval Analysis; Solving Inequalities
>Limits and Infinity
>Sketching Polynomial and Rational Functions
>Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
Math parties (a.k.a. extra help)
Mr. Sunderland:
Mondays (4-5pm) and Wednesdays (4-5pm),
in Room 326
How parents can best support their child in math:
>Help acquire necessary materials: binder, paper, pens, pencils, eraser, ruler,
scientific calculator.
>Encourage daily practice as opposed to "cramming".
>Do an at-home binder or notebook check, looking for: no loose papers, neat
and complete work, etc.
>Encourage attendance at math parties.
>Contact Mr. Sunderland with any concerns.
Mathematics
MHF4UP
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Mathematics Department
Course: Advanced Functions, Grade 12
(Pre-AP Stream)
Code:
MHF4UP
Teachers: Mr. Adam Brown
[email protected]
Mr. Serguei Ianine
[email protected]
Music
AMU3ME
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Expressive Arts Department
Course: Music, Grade 11
Code:
AMU3ME
Teacher:
Ms. Sarah Shugarman
[email protected]
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Performance Skills and Active Music Making
○ Large Ensembles / class work
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Music in Society: Current Research, History, and Analysis
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The Creative Process: Music Composition and Reflection
○ Eye Music Project
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Skills and Personal Growth: Leadership and Planning
○ Arts Management
○ ISP
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KEYS TO SUCCESS:
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Play and Practice (3-4 times per week)
Listen (to as much music as you can!)
Participate/Engage/Initiate
Create: take creative risks!
Build skills / Build community
Be responsible + Proactive!
Physics
SPH3UE
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Science Department
Course:
Physics, Grade 11
Code:
SPH3UE
Teachers: Ms. Vanderkamp
[email protected]
Ms. Mary Hall
[email protected]
Spanish
LWSCU5
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Languages Department
Course:
Spanish, Level 3
Code:
LWSCU5
Teachers: Sr. Walter Guerra
[email protected]
Level 3 Spanish 2016-17
∙ Hispanic language, culture and current issues ∙
What will we learn?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Interview
Interview
Biography
Round table
discussions
Monologue
Dialogue
Literary
Discussion
Analysis of
Current affairs
Dialogue
Book report
Film Review
Creative
Dramatization
Historical
letter
Current news
analysis
Speech
writing
Letter writing
Exchange?
Creative
Speech
Writing
Film round
table and
Essay
Cultural
Current issues in
Presentation
context
What will we use?
Spanish related enrichment @UTS
∗ Concurso de español (OSSSC)
∗ AP exam (independent preparation)
∗ DELE
Getting in touch...
∗ Sr. Guerra
(416) 978-6605
[email protected]
Visual Arts
AVI3ME
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Expressive Arts Department
Course:
Visual Arts, Grade 11
Code:
AVI3ME
Teachers: Mr. Charlie Pullen
[email protected]
World History
CHY4UN
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Canadian and World Studies Department
Course:
World History since the 15th
Century, Grade 12
Code:
CHY4UE
Teacher: Dr. Paul Harkison
[email protected]
World Issues
CGW4UN
UTS – University of Toronto Schools
Canadian and World Studies Department
Course:
Canadian and World Issues: A
Geographic Analysis, Grade 12
Code:
CGW4UN
Teacher: Mr. Marc Brims
[email protected]
Ms. Katherine Joyce
[email protected]