Humanities
Social Studies is a graduation requirement. Make a mental note on what you want to do following high school education and choose whether you would like to take either the -1 or -2 route.
Sequence of Courses
- Social Studies -1 and -2 share very similar aspects in terms of what is learned. The diploma tests are different, with the -2 test being relatively easier. Students pursuing a high school diploma and also post-secondary education should choose one of these streams.
Changes to entrance requirements mean that some post-secondary programs do not accept Social Studies 30-2. Students should check admission requirements.
Although the content, skills and attitudes are similar for both sequences, the expectations for Social Studies -1 are far more challenging, particularly in the depth of concept development, the level of critical and creative thinking, and inquiry skill development. The nature of the student learning resources that are approved for each sequence also differ to accommodate depth and breadth of course content as well as an increasing sophistication of reading level.