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SUBJECT
SELECTION GUIDE
2021-2022
Box 1000 Principal: Mrs. C. Messer
800 - 101st Street
Vice-Principal: Mr. D. Painchaud
Tisdale, Saskatchewan
S0E 1T0 Vice-Principal: Mr. D. Thiessen
Phone: 306-873-2352
Academic Counselor: Mrs. K. Lee
Fax: 306-873-2941
E-Mail: tmss@nesd.ca
Website: http://tmss.nesd.ca
A. General Information (Page 1-3) H. Social Sciences (Page 8)
Psychology 20
Psychology 30
B. Arts Education (Page 3-4) History 10
Visual Art 10 History 20
Visual Art 20
Visual Art 30
Band 10 I. Practical & Applied Arts (Page 8-10)
Band 20 Accounting 10
Band 30 Accounting 20
Drama 30 Construction and Carpentry 10
Construction and Carpentry 20
C. Languages (Page 4) Construction and Carpentry 30
English Language Arts A 10 Design Studies 10
English Language Arts B 10 Financial Literacy 30
English Language Arts 20 Food Studies 10
English Language Arts B 30 Food Studies 30
Journalism 20 Life Transitions 30
Photography 20
D. Locally Developed Programs (Page 5) Welding 10
Computer Animation Technology 20 Welding 20
Forensic Science 20L Welding 30
Integrated English Language Arts A30 and History 30 Wildlife Management 10
Legacy 30L
Outdoor Education 20 J. Appendix (Page 11)
Subject Selection Guide 2021-22
E. Mathematics (Page 5-6)
Workplace and Apprenticeship 10
Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10
Workplace and Apprenticeship 20
Foundations of Mathematics 20
Pre-Calculus 20
Workplace and Apprenticeship 30
Foundations of Mathematics 30
Pre-Calculus 30
Calculus 30
F. Physical Education (Page 6)
Wellness 10
Physical Education 20
Physical Education 30
G. Science (Page 7-8)
Science 10
Environmental Science 20
Health Science 20
Physical Science 20
Computer Science 20
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Computer Science 30
Subject Selection Guide 2021-22
A. GENERAL INFORMATION GRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS:
Tisdale Middle & Secondary School offers a wide TMSS requires Grade 10 students take 10 credits
selection of courses that will meet graduation needs while English Language Arts A 10
allowing the exploration of many areas of learning. The English Language Arts B 10
following is an outline of compulsory educational
History 10
requirements and guidelines for the selection of optional
subjects. Course descriptions on the following pages are Science 10
provided to assist you. Please feel free to contact us at Wellness 10
306-873-2352 for more details or to arrange a personal Mathematics Workplace and Apprenticeship 10
visit with the academic counselor. We ask that students Mathematics Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10
share this material with parents/guardians so they can 3 Electives
fully participate and assist in decisions made.
TMSS students must take Mathematics Workplace and
CHANGES IN CLASSES Apprenticeship 10 and Mathematics Foundations and
Allocation of staff and the preparation for the timetable Pre-Calculus 10, unless otherwise approved by the
will be made based on the secondary subjects at TMSS principal.
2021-22 that students select on the online NESD program
called myBlueprint. Once student timetables are GRADE 11 REQUIREMENTS:
created, there will be an opportunity to make changes
before the semester begins. Once classes begin, changes TMSS requires Grade 11 students take minimum 9
to classes will be discouraged except where there are credits, unless otherwise approved by the principal.
extenuating circumstances. Parents, the academic English Language Arts 20
counselor, and the school’s administration must all
approve changes in classes. At least one 20 level Mathematics
At least one 20 level Social Science
CLASS WITHDRAWALS At least one 20 level Science
Once a student has been attending a class, a request to 5 Electives any level
withdraw must have teacher, parent/guardian, student
services and administrative approval on the green form. The minimum mathematics requirement for graduation is
A student must continue to attend this class while this a math at the 20 level.
withdrawal request is being processed.
The minimum science requirement for graduation is a
SPECIAL SITUATIONS science at the 20 level.
Out of province transfers, physically challenged students,
etc. may apply to have some requirements waived or Minimum one social science is required for graduation
altered where necessary. Such situations are evaluated
by the school and by Saskatchewan Ministry of Education GRADE 12 REQUIREMENTS:
on a case-by-case basis.
TMSS requires Grade 12 students take minimum 8
credits, unless otherwise approved by the principal.
SASKATCHEWAN CREDIT REQUIREMENTS English Language Arts A 30
Saskatchewan students must attain a minimum of 24 English Language Arts B 30
credits to graduate. The following grade requirements
History 30
are outlined:
Minimum 5 classes at the 30 level are required
to graduate
Minimum two classes from Practical & Applied Arts
and/or Arts Education at the 10, 20, or 30 level are
required to graduate.
At least one Wellness 10 or Physical Education 20 or
Physical Education 30 is required for graduation.
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SENIOR MATH PROGRAM B. ARTS EDUCATION
Each course in a pathway is a pre-requisite to the
subsequent course in that pathway. Students may take Visual Art 10
courses in another pathway but must have the pre- Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
requisite course. The graduation requirement will be a This course will build on the skills, media and theory
level 20 course. Calculus is not part of the WNCP explored in Arts Ed 9. Students will continue to develop
framework, but it will continue to be offered as a course self-expression and technical skills through four major
option following Pre-Calculus 30. areas (drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking),
several genres (still life, portraiture, figure, landscape,
nature and architecture) and a variety of media
(graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, conté, pastel, ink,
acrylic, watercolour, clay, wire, glass, paper/cloth
mâché). Students will also be given an opportunity to
complete an independent project of their choice at the
end of the semester.
Visual Art 20
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
Students will build on previous artistic experience while
focusing on major styles/movements of art throughout
history. Styles such as Realism, Impressionism,
Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and Abstraction will be
related to assignments. A variety of projects will be
produced using media which may include graphite,
coloured pencil, charcoal, conté, pastel, ink, acrylic,
watercolour, collage, and clay. Students will continue to
use a journal book for planning, practice and research
SENIOR SCIENCE PROGRAM and will be given an opportunity to explore independent
Each course in a pathway is a pre-requisite to the study projects as well as work on the potter’s wheel. They
subsequent course in that pathway. Students may take will also be able to participate in regular class critiques.
courses in another pathway but must have the pre-
requisite course. The graduation requirement will be a Visual Art 30
level 20 course. Earth Science 30 is not offered in NESD. Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
This course is intended for committed art students who
wish to advance their skills and design repertoire.
Students selecting this course should have an interest in
working independently, generating original ideas and
producing quality work. Canadian art history and art
criticism will be explored in an in-depth manner and
students will participate in regular class critiques. Students
will also be given a field trip opportunity to critique an
art exhibition at a local gallery. Media may include
graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, conté, pastel, ink,
acrylic, watercolour, collage, clay, wire, paper and
plaster using singular and mixed media approaches.
Students will continue to use a journal book for planning,
practice and research and will be given an opportunity
Classes are scheduled based on student demand. Where to explore independent study projects during the
there is insufficient interest, a class will not be scheduled. semester.
In the following pages you will find the program
descriptions of classes. Please carefully study the
information before you complete a course selection form.
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Band 10 English Language Arts 20
Pre-requisite: Band 9 or previous music experience Pre-requisite: English Language Arts A 10 and English
with special permission Credit: 1.0 Language Arts B 10 Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to enhance individual skills on This is an integrated course, following the thematic
his/her instrument, expression and interpretation of approach. It deals with the literature of humans as they
musical ideas through performance in band (ensemble as look inside themselves, or more precisely, as they see their
well as solo). Some basic musical theory will be included. role in society throughout the aging process. The themes
include “Recollections – A Journey Back” and
Band 20 “Anticipation – On the Threshold”. Specific selections are
Pre-requisite: Band 10 or previous music experience chosen to meet appropriate learning objectives.
with special permission Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to enhance individual skills on English Language Arts B 30
his/her instrument, expression and interpretation of Pre-requisite: English Language Arts 20 Credit: 1.0
musical ideas through performance in band (ensemble as This integrated course is issue-orientated and reflects a
well as solo). Some basic musical theory will be included. global perspective of human concerns facing
contemporary society. Traditional and contemporary
Band 30 literature from around the globe is used to meet specific
Pre-requisite: Band 20 or previous music experience learning objectives. The two suggested themes are “The
with special permission Credit: 1.0 Human Condition – The Search of Self” and “The Social
This course is designed to enhance individual skills on Experience – Beyond Personal Goals”.
his/her instrument, expression and interpretation of
musical ideas through performance in band (ensemble as Journalism 20 Credit: 1.0
well as solo). Some basic musical theory will be included. Pre-requisite: English Language Arts A 10 or English
Language Arts B 10
Drama 30 Journalism 20 is concerned with the role of journalism in
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0 a democracy and with helping students grow in their
This course is an activity-oriented class with participation language skills, particularly writing. The course will help
in a stage production as a required element. The process students learn to gather, write, edit, publish, and produce
involved in creating an original collective is a major focus news and other information for print and electronic
in this class. Acting and vocalization skills are also media. In this course, students will also become
stressed. Written assignments and projects are also a knowledgeable about journalism and learn to organize
component of this class. their time, meet deadlines, think objectively, develop
original styles, and gain experience in communicating
clearly and effectively. Students will be responsible for
C. LANGUAGES the production of the yearbook.
English Language Arts A 10
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0 D. LOCALLY DEVELOPED PROGRAMS
English 10 combines the four strands of oracy, listening,
writing and reading with representing and viewing in the Computer Animation Technology 20
study of literature. In English A, the poems, short stories, Pre-requisite: Design Studies 10 Credit: 1.0
essays, novels, plays and other selections focus on the Computer animation can be broken down into 3 basic
themes of Mysteries of Life and Challenges. parts: Modeling, Texturing and Animation. In this course
the focus will be on modeling, with some time given to
English Language Arts B 10 texturing and a basic introduction to animation. In
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0 modeling students will learn about polygon modeling vs.
English 10 combines the four strands of oracy, listening, NURBS modeling, subdivision surfaces, and kinematics.
writing and reading with representing and viewing in the Students will also learn to properly render a scene with
study of literature. ELA B10 themes include Equity and correct lighting and shading. Creativity will play a major
Ethics as well as The World Within and Around Us. role in this class. This class is tutorial based and will
require a high degree of self-motivation.
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Forensic Science 20L themselves, their communities and beyond, they will
Prerequisite: Science 10 Credit: 1.0 better understand the world, communities and
Forensic Science is the application of science (chemistry, themselves. Connecting to the past, understanding the
physics, and biology), as well as law and psychology, to present and setting goals for the future are essential
the criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police outcomes of the course. What will your legacy be?
agencies in a criminal justice system. Some of the topics
include the investigation of fingerprinting, ballistics, Outdoor Education
arson, trace evidence analysis (ex. blood), and criminal (Environmental Science 20 & Physical Education 20)
profiling. Students are taught the proper collection, Pre-requisite: Science 10 Credit: 2.0
preservation, and laboratory analysis of various This unique program combines learning about living things
samples. This course is appropriate for Grade 11 and with adventures in the outdoors. It includes learning about
12 students. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL THE 20 how living things develop their characteristics through
LEVEL SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPONENT FOR evolution. Students will use a microscope to look at cells
GRADUATION AND THIS IS NOT A SCIENCE CREDIT. and dissect many different organisms. Our class is 80%
outdoors and 20% inside. We learn most of our outcomes
Integrated English Language Arts A30 & History 30 during outdoor activities such as: cross country skiing, snow
Pre-requisites: English Language Arts 20 and a 20 battles, building snow shelters, snowshoeing, ice fishing,
level Social Science Credits: 2.0 wall climbing, taking aerobics classes, camping,
This course is a unique examination of Canada from swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, raising fish eggs and
both historical and literary viewpoints. In the past, stocking the trout ponds, and participating in a 5 km run
Canadian literature has been motivated by the journey in Saskatoon. Students are expected to have access to a
of Canadian history. This is an opportunity to study and variety of supplies including tents, sleeping bags, shovels,
reflect upon great literature, great Canadians, fishing rod, and some camping equipment. Students
panoramic ideas and interesting moments, and trends in receive a credit for Environ. Sci. 20 & Phys. Ed. 20. You
our nation. Blocked scheduling provides students the must fill out an application before the given deadline and
flexibility to experience a more in-depth study of the there will be a selection process for this class.
people and events that have impacted Canadian
people through history. Most grade12s will take this E. MATHEMATICS
integrated class for two credits. There will be one group
that takes two separate sections. Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 10
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
Legacy 30L Credit 1.0 This course is designed to provide students with the
Prerequisite: English Language Arts A 10 and English mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills
Language Arts B 10 necessary for entry into many trades and direct entry into
In this course you will be invited to define your own the workforce. It is a pre-requisite for Workplace &
legacy. This project- focused course is designed to be Apprenticeship 20. Topics include: unit pricing and
highly sought after by students who want to develop currency exchange, income and pay statements,
a higher level of thinking under the umbrella of social measurement (imperial and metric systems), geometry
justice and societal impact. Students will be and trigonometry.
empowered to develop projects, share and debate
topics and explore a variety of worldviews within an Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10
inclusive and accepting collaborative space. This Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
course will give students the opportunity to develop This course is designed to provide students with the
four projects that move from collaborative to mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills
independent. These projects will allow them to necessary for entry into most post-secondary studies. It is
explore and design their legacy. Students will a prerequisite for Foundations of Mathematics 20 and
address and resolve personal, local and national Pre-Calculus 20. Topics include: measurement (surface
issues that define who they are. Each student will have area and volume), trigonometry, factoring, radicals,
the opportunity to have their voice heard in numerous relations and functions.
ways. The students’ legacy projects will be developed
from idea generation, to a plan, and through to
reflection. Through an exploration of identity,
worldview, and narratives within the context of
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Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 Pre-Calculus 30
Pre-requisite: Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 10 Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus 20 Credit: 1.0
Credit: 1.0 This pathway is designed to provide students with the
This course is designed to be a continuation of Workplace mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills
and Apprenticeship 10. It is geared toward those students identified for entry into post-secondary programs that
interested in trades, technical schools or the workforce. require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include:
Topics include: trigonometry, slope, 3-D objects and the unit circle, trigonometric functions, trigonometric
scales, personal budgets and financial planning, equations and identities, logarithmic and exponential
compound interest, financial institution services and data functions and equations, counting principles,
management. transformations and composition of functions, radical
functions, rational function and polynomial functions.
Foundations of Math 20
Pre-requisite: Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Calculus 30
Credit: 1.0 Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus 30 Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to provide students with the This course offers an introduction to concepts needed for
mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills a first-year university calculus. The derivative and the
necessary for entry into most post-secondary studies. integral, along with their applications to various
Topics include: inductive and deductive reasoning, disciplines (like business and science) are studied. Curve
proportional reasoning, properties of angles and sketching is also dealt with at length.
triangles, cosine and sine law, statistics, linear inequalities
and quadratic functions.
F. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Pre-Calculus 20
Pre-requisite: Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Wellness 10
Credit: 1.0 Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
This course is designed for students going on to post- Wellness 10 is a compulsory course. It is an integration of
secondary studies, specifically engineering, architecture a physical component and a health component. While the
or other math and science related fields. Topics include: physical component focuses on fitness and coordination,
absolute values, radicals, rational expressions, trig ratios, the health component develops awareness of health and
cosine and sine law, factoring, quadratic functions and gives the students an opportunity to practice making
equations. decisions and to act on them in order to achieve optimal
levels of physical and mental wellness for a lifetime.
Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 Volunteer hours are a requirement for this credit.
Pre-requisite: Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20
Credit: 1.0 Physical Education 20
This course is designed to provide students with the Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills This course emphasizes in-depth coverage of group
identified for entry into many trades and for direct entry (team) physical recreational activities. It is an ACTIVITY
into the work force. Topics include: trigonometry and based course stressing the physical and social benefits of
measurement, transformations, logical reasoning, lifetime activity. All facets of school and community
measures of central tendency, linear relations, activity are explored. Fitness and sport knowledge are
probability, business and financial mathematics. major goals.
Foundations of Math 30 Physical Education 30
Pre-requisite: Foundations of Math 20 Credit: 1.0 Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to provide students with the This course focuses mainly on lifetime physical
mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills recreational activities and skills. Individual and small
identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do group activities (school and community) are stressed
not require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics although a great variety of activities are done
include: financial decision making, logical reasoning, recreationally. Although primarily an ACTIVITY based
counting principles, probability, polynomial functions, class, other components of fitness, recreations and sports,
periodic functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. researching and peer teaching are also included.
Awareness of, and desire for a healthy active lifestyle
are important underlying themes.
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G. SCIENCE where you have the chance to learn about how your body
Science 10 works.
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
This course addresses three major themes: Climate and Physical Science 20
Ecosystem Dynamics, Chemical Reactions, and Force and Pre-requisite: Science 10 Credit: 1.0
Motion in Our World. In the first, students examine factors This course combines chemistry and physics in an
that influence Earth’s climate and ecosystems, the role of integrated manner to investigate concepts related to
feedback mechanisms within those systems, and the heating and cooling, the foundations of chemistry,
interdependence between climate and ecosystems. including the mole and quantitative analysis of molecules
Chemical Reactions builds on student understanding of and chemical reactions, and the characteristics and
atoms and elements by examining the ways in which properties of waves. An overarching theme is the study
chemicals react to form new substances and how to of the enterprise of public and private science as it occurs
represent chemical reactions using models, words, and in agriculture, industry, and universities to help students
equations. The third theme enables students to collect and better understand various physical science related career
analyze data from a variety of moving objects and to paths. Student inquiry will guide independent
examine the role of force in causing changes to the motion investigations of physical science phenomena.
of an object. Students will also investigate career paths
related to the various disciplines and sub-disciplines of Biology 30
science. Pre-requisite: Health Science 20 or Environmental
Science 20 Credit: 1.0
Environmental Science 20 The major themes of this course are to examine the
Pre-requisite: Science 10 Credit: 1.0 significance of evolution as a key unifying theme in
Students will learn how to examine local and global biology and to explore what life is and how it changes
environmental issues from a systems perspective while over time. Students will examine the organization of life
considering the effects of human actions and a growing in all kingdoms through the study of biomolecules, cellular
global population on the climate and environment, as well processes, and organism function. In genetics and
as the effects of the environment on human health. They biotechnology, students will explore inheritance, and how
will explore the mechanisms and importance of aquatic information is stored, transmitted, and expressed at
and terrestrial ecosystems and the sustainability of past chromosomal and molecular levels. Student inquiry will
and current practices and technologies humans have guide independent investigations of biology-related
developed to live with and within the environment. Units phenomena. Students will have the opportunity to have
consist of: Nature of Environmental Science, Atmosphere some hands-on learning with the utilization of microscopes
and Human Health, Human Population and Pollution, and dissection of organisms.
Aquatic Ecosystems, Terrestrial Ecosystems and a student
directed component. This course is a pre-requisite for Chemistry 30
Biology 30. Pre-requisite: Physical Science 20 Credit: 1.0
Chemistry 30 consists of four units: materials science
Health Science 20 (bonding, intermolecular and extra molecular forces, &
Pre-requisite: Science 10 Credit: 1.0 organic compounds), equilibria (equilibrium, solutions,
This course is a hands-on course developed for students
and acid-base reactions), electrochemistry and a student
who are interested in making sound personal health
directed study. Chemistry 30 uses the foundation
choices. Students will examine the philosophies that guide
developed in Science 10 and Physical Science 20 to
health care and consider many ethical decisions.
expand fundamental principles of chemical reactions.
Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology of the
Students need a good grasp of concepts and language
human body will provide a context for studying the
from these two sciences, a strong background in
normal and abnormal functioning of various systems,
mathematics and an appreciation for problem solving.
including the role of nutrition and metabolism. Students
will also examine diagnostic tools and procedures and Physics 30
how they are used to inform treatment. Health science Pre-requisite: Physical Science 20 Credit: 1.0
20 includes a variety of labs to enhance learning. This course involves a detailed study of motion, forces,
Students have the opportunity to role play while being energy, electricity and nuclear physics. There is extensive
doctors and diagnosing celebrity patients. This is the class use of mathematics and abstract reasoning.
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Computer Science 20 History 10
Pre-requisite: Science 10 Credit: 1.0 Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
This class will introduce students to the world of computer This course deals with political and economic decision
programming and software creation. They will look at making by developing and examining ideology, political
computer hardware, careers in the industry and computer and economic structure from basic to complex levels.
operating systems. They will use problem solving
strategies in order to understand programming structure. History 20
From this, they will then create their own computer Pre-requisite: History 10 Credit: 1.0
programs. The goal of this course is to help students understand the
major issues facing humanity at the end of the twenty first
Computer Science 30 century as well as examine the conditions, ideas, and
Pre-requisite: Computer Science 20 Credit: 1.0 events of the twentieth century that gave rise to these
This is a continuation of computer science 20. Students issues.
now step into a new program language called PHP. PHP
is a language that is used by programmers in the real
world. More complex programming ideas will be I. PRACTICAL & APPLIED ARTS
introduced. A large project will be presented to the class
at the end of the semester. Accounting 10
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
H. SOCIAL SCIENCES This course introduces the basic accounting cycle for a
Psychology 20 service firm. It includes: generally accepted accounting
Pre-requisite: History 10 Credit 1.0 principles, careers, financial statements (classified
This introductory course is designed to provide students balance sheet), synoptic journal, worksheet with
with a general overview of the field of psychology, adjustments for depreciation, prepaid expenses, accounts
including psychological theory and the methodology of payable and receivable, and cash control. This system
research. Students will learn the basic concepts of could be used to do personal or business accounting.
psychology and how psychological studies are conducted. Strong math skills are required.
As well, students will be encouraged to re-assess
preconceived ideas and prejudices, and begin to Accounting 20
discover how psychological theories, methods and studies Pre-requisite: Accounting 10 Credit: 1.0
lead to greater understanding of how humans think, feel The aim of Accounting 20 is to expand on the accounting
and behave. This course deals with many current topics in cycle used for a service industry from Accounting 10 to
scientific psychology such as: perception, memory, include a merchandising firm. This cycle
language and thinking, human communication, includes: inventory control, cost of goods sold, special
personality, motivation, aggression, addictive behavior, journals, subsidiary ledgers, discounts, returns and
learning, emotion, interpersonal relations and data allowances, preparation of schedules for accounts
collection. payable and receivable, and additional adjustments for
bad debts and depreciation.
Psychology 30 Strong math skills are required.
Pre-requisite: History 10 Credit: 1.0
The focus of this course is human development. Construction and Carpentry 10
Developmental psychology is the field of psychology Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
that focuses on human development across the life span. Construction and Carpentry 10 is a pure course designed
Students will learn about human growth and changes in to build on carpentry skills developed in middle years
behavior associated with age, including the various PAA courses. Students will develop an understanding of
stages of development from infancy through childhood, lumber harvest and production and how those methods
adolescence, adulthood and old age. As well, students result in the delivery of lumber to be used by consumers.
will learn how psychological studies are conducted, and Projects will be chosen to enhance the student’s ability to
engage in studies of their own. Students will be use more complex hand and power tools while focusing
encouraged to re-assess preconceived ideas and on working in a safe environment. Students will also have
prejudices, and begin to discover how psychological an opportunity to explore career paths in the Construction
theories, methods and studies lead to greater and Carpentry trades.
understanding of how, in general, humans think, feel and
behave relative to each stage of development.
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Construction and Carpentry 20 Credit: 1.0 Food Studies 10
Pre-requisite: Construction & Carpentry 10 Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
As a continuation of Construction and Carpentry 10, this Food Studies 30
20-level course builds on the experiences students have Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
gained in the 10-level course. Intermediate projects will These classes focus on essential knowledge and
be chosen to challenge the student’s skills in construction understanding of food and nutrition. Stress is on the
and carpentry. Students that choose to take the 20- importance of making healthy choices in order to promote
level course will also gain experience with residential the well-being of individuals and families. The aim is to
construction framing methods. The focus will be on develop self-reliance and independence, through basic
foundation construction and exterior/interior wall life skills for food purchase, preparation, & meal
framing. planning. Both food studies courses are available to
students in grades 10 - 12. If you plan to take both
Construction and Carpentry 30 Credit: 1.0 classes, it is preferable to take the 10 level first. Foods
Pre-requisite: Construction and Carpentry 20 10 deals with the more basic preparations; Foods 30
This course is pure Carpentry/Construction. The major includes more creative food preparations, such as
focus of Construction and Carpentry 30 is residential Christmas Dinner or Turkey Dinner preparation and
construction techniques including rafter construction, roof Saskatchewan Food Safe Certification.
finishing and exterior dwelling finishing. Additionally,
the students will complete a required carpentry project Life Transitions 30
to become familiar with a variety of hand and Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
stationary power tools. A practical course for all students that deals with life
issues, communication, decision-making, sexuality, career
Design Studies 10 choices, independent living and money management.
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
Students in this class will engage in the process of design Photography 20
and creation favored by engineers and architects. Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
Creativity is the most important element of Design The purpose of Photography 20 is to provide students
Studies. Students will learn the design process while with opportunities to acquire knowledge and develop
creating computer graphics. They will research historical skills used in photography and to become familiar with
structures and will, by using AutoCAD, create a floor plan career opportunities within the industry. They will develop
for their dream house. By using Dreamweaver, students technical skills in the use of cameras. They will analyze
will learn proper web design strategies by creating their and utilize the principles of composition and design and
own online portfolio. develop image manipulation skills to create aesthetically
satisfying pictures. Differences between taking pictures
Financial Literacy 30 and creating photographs will be emphasized with
Prerequisite: none Credit: 1.0 students. Many students will have cameras with which they
The areas covered in this course are relevant to high may be accustomed to the “point and shoot” method of
school students and cover issues and topics they will picture taking. Creating photographs includes concepts
encounter in the future. Whether it’s in post-secondary such as composition, lighting, settings, and planning.
or further in the future, this course gives students
knowledge and skills they need to be financially Welding 10
literate. Topics that will be covered will be under the Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
headings of: Budgeting for your lifestyle choices The aim of the Welding curricula is to provide students
(Decision making & Budgets), Financial Institutions, with opportunities to acquire knowledge and develop
Income & Taxation, Borrowing, and Saving & skills used in the welding industry and to become familiar
Investing. It is expected that at the end of the course with career opportunities in the welding industry in
the student will be able to put all the topics together to Saskatchewan. Welding 10 combines introductory
create an informed personal budget. THIS CLASS IS modules in oxy-acetylene, electric arc and metal inert gas
NOT A 30 LEVEL MATH CREDIT. (MIG) welding providing students with knowledge and
skills in each of the three types of welding. The guidelines
use theory and practice, including a variety of practical
projects that allow students to develop practical skills.
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Welding 20
Pre-requisite: Welding 10 Credit: 1.0
This course provides students with intermediate
knowledge and skills in oxy-acetylene, electric arc and
MIG welding. Various practical experiences at the
intermediate level are provided, enabling students to
enhance practical welding skills.
Welding A 30
Pre-requisite: Welding 20 Credit: 1.0
Welding A30 is the last offering for Welding at
TMSS. Students will be exposed to industry specific
welds that will have to pass more stringent strength tests
not experienced in Welding 10 and 20. Metallurgy will
also be a focus in Welding 30. This course will suit those
that are interested in becoming a welder or those that
would like to hone their skills as a hobbyist.
Wildlife Management 10
Pre-requisite: None Credit: 1.0
The aim of Wildlife Management is to provide students
with the opportunity to examine beliefs and attitudes
related to wildlife, and to develop the knowledge and
skills that allow an examination of the many occupations
in the field of wildlife management.
Page 9Subject Selection Guide 2021-22
J. APPENDIX
Grade 10 Students must take Grade 11 Students must take Grade 12 Students must take
10 classes minimum 9 classes minimum 8 classes.
COMPULSORY COMPULSORY COMPULSORY
English Language Arts A10 English Language Arts 20* English Language Arts A30*
English Language Arts B10 At least one Social Science: History 30
Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 10 History 20 English Language Arts B30
Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 Psychology 20 ELECTIVES
Science 10 Psychology 30 Science
Wellness 10 At least one Science: Biology 30*
History 10 Environmental Science 20* Chemistry 30*
ELECTIVES Health Science 20* Computer Science 30*
Arts Education Computer Science 20* Physics 30*
Band 101 Physical Science 20* Math
Visual Arts 10 At least one of the following Math: Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 30*
Practical & Applied Arts Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 20* Foundations of Math 30*
Accounting 10 Foundations of Math 20* Pre-Calculus 30*
Construction and Carpentry 10 Pre-Calculus 20* Calculus 30*
Design Studies 10 ELECTIVES Arts Education
Food Studies 10 Arts Education Band 301
Welding 10 Band 201 Drama 30
Wildlife Management 10 Visual Arts 20 Visual Arts 30
Language Practical & Applied Arts
Journalism 20* Construction and Carpentry 30*
Practical & Applied Arts Financial Literacy 30
Accounting 20* Food Studies 30
Construction/Carpentry 20* Life Transitions 30
Photography 20 Welding A30*
Welding 20* Open Electives
Open Electives Physical Education 30
Computer Animation 20* Legacy 30
Physical Education 20
Forensic Science 20L 24 Credits required to graduate:
Five of those classes must be 30 Level
Outdoor Education Program2 - grade 10 Two classes from Practical & Applied
students going into grade 11 interested in Arts and/or Arts Education at 10, 20 or
this must select both Physical Education 30 level
20 and Environmental Science 20 and Other minimum requirements are:
hand to the office a separate application Science 20,
form by the given deadline.
Math 20,
Social Science 20 or 30, and
at least 1 Wellness/Phys-ed class
credit = class
You may choose any grade level electives provided the pre-requisites have been met.
Classes that do not meet the required number of students will not be offered.
* means this class requires a pre-requisite. For subject descriptions refer to the Subject Selection Guide 2021-22
1 Previous music experience required. See Mrs. Lee and Ms. Will
2 Two classes taken for 2 credits
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