Course Descriptions & Required Materials

HISTORY 30

Prerequisite:
History 10

Canada: A Nation Unfolding (1994)
by Eaton & Newman

ISBN
0-07-551425-7

Instructors - Mr. M. May

Description: History 30 is a Canadian Studies program emphasizing the relationships and forces that have shaped and continue to shape the Canadian Nation. The topics include: paradigms, confederation, external affairs, and nationalism. The course also requires that you have an understanding of the events shaping Canada in the 21st century.

Required Textbook: The History 10 text (shown on left) can be purchased from:

Central Resource Centre
Saskatoon Public Schools
      3rd floor
      310 - 21st Street East
      683-8236 or 683-8335

Additional Requirements:
E-Mail - that handles attachments (preferably not Hotmail)
Current Browser (Java Enabled)
Internet Access
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Word Processor Software
    {Preferred Software - Microsoft Office}
Flash Player, Shockwave Player and Windows Media Player

GEOGRAPHY 30

Prerequisite:
Social Studies 10, History 10 or Native Studies 10

Instructor - Mr. M. Lysak

Description: This course provides a global overview of physical and human geography. Students will study landforms and cartography while examining the physical world. Population distribution, economic disparity, and environmental concerns are aspects of human geography that are explored. Library research, technological literacy and geography principles are utilized throughout the course.

Required Textbook: There is no required text for this class.

Additional Requirements:
E-Mail - that handles attachments (preferably not Hotmail)
Current Browser (Java Enabled)
Internet Access
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Word Processor Software
    {Preferred Software - Microsoft Office}
Flash Player, Shockwave Player and Windows Media Player

LAW 30

Prerequisite:
History 10 or Native Studies 10  

All About Law
5th Edition
by Gibson, Murphy, Jarman, & Grant
ISBN 0-17-620148-3

Instructor - Mr. M. May

Description: Law 30 will provide an overview of the Canadian Legal System, Criminal Law, and Civil Law. Additional units of study may include the study of two of the following: Family Law, Labor and Employment Law, Contract and Consumer Law, Environmental Law, and International Law.

Required Textbook: The Law 30 text (shown on left) can be purchased from:

Central Resource Centre
Saskatoon Public Schools
      3rd floor
      310 - 21st Street East
      683-8236 or 683-8335

Additional Requirements:
E-Mail - that handles attachments
Current Browser (Java Enabled)
Internet Access
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Word Processor Software
    {Preferred Software - Microsoft Office}
Flash Player, Shockwave Player and Windows Media Player

NATIVE STUDIES 30

Prerequisite:
History 10 or Native Studies 10

ISBN
0-88880-294-3

Instructor - Mr. M. May

Description: This is a course that examines contemporary Canadian Aboriginal issues. Five major units: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Governance, Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements, Economic Development, and Social Development, trace the historical basis to gain insights into current issues that face Canada's Aboriginal people.

Optional Text:
Check for availability at your public library:
Knots In A String (2nd Ed): An Introduction to Native Studies in Canada by Peggy Brizinski.

Additional Requirements:
E-Mail - that handles attachments (preferably not Hotmail)
Current Browser (Java Enabled)
Internet Access
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Word Processor Software
    {Preferred Software - Microsoft Office}
Flash Player, Shockwave Player and Windows Media Player