ELA 10F History 30S
Math 10F Computer Science 30S
Science 10F Computer Science 40S
Social Studies 10G Biology 40S
Geography 20G Chemistry 40S
ELA 20F ELA 40S Literary Focus
Math 20S Applied Science 20F
Math 30S - Pre Calculus Math 40S - Pre Calculus
Biology 30S Math 40S - Applied
Chemistry 30S Law 40S
Consumer Math 30S Consumer Math 40S
ELA 30S - Trans. Focus ELA 40S - Trans. Focus
ELA 30S - Literary Focus Psychology 42S - Advanced Placement
Math 40S - Applied World Issues 40S



Grade 9 - 12 Courses

The above list is not a complete list of all courses offered by InForm Net. Please refer to the Current Course Schedule, for September to June courses, or select the summer school link for a list of courses offered during the month of July. Please contact the InForm Net office for more information.

ELA 10F

The specific outcomes for this course include:


The above goals will be met via the study of a variety of literary forms and genres in which students will be afforded the opportunity to express themselves.



Math10F

Math 10F Unit A. Mathematical Reasoning (integrated throughout the course) Unit B. Statistics Unit C. Polynomials Unit D. Spatial Geometry (or Transformational Geometry) Unit E. Linear Relations Unit F. Similarity & Congruence Unit G. Probability Unit H. Powers and Exponents Unit I. Trigonometry Unit J. Measurement Unit K. Transformational Geometry (or Spatial Geometry)



Science 10F

The Senior 1 Science program is designed to support and promote the vision for scientific literacy as articulated in the Pan-Canadian Science Framework (1997). Manitoba's student learning outcomes are based on those found in this document, and will be fully implemented in September, 2001. The curriculum is built upon five foundations for scientific literacy including: a. Nature of Science and Technology b. Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment (STSE) c. Scientific and Technological Skills and Attitudes d. Essential Science Knowledge e. Unifying Concepts This Senior 1 Science program contains four clusters, or topics: * Reproduction - an essential biological mechanism for the continuity and diversity of species. * Atoms and Elements - builds on the particle theory of matter introduced in previous grades * Nature of Electricity - conceptual development of the particle model of electricity underlies an understanding of electrostatics and current electricity * Exploration of the Universe - observational astronomy and issues surrounding space science and technology




Social Studies 10G

Social Studies 10GThis course contains 6 modules, designed to help students understand the benefits and challenges of living in Canada. Each module contains a series of lessons, that involve students as thinking citizens who are encouraged to use their knowledge to examine issues and offer personal insights into dealing with them. These modules are: o Our system of government o Law o Regions and regional disparity o Multiculturalism o Economy o Canada and the World There will be additional reading provided with each lesson to supplement the textbook as well as students will be encouraged to do research on the Internet do deal with current issues. They will be expected to offer personal views on many of the topics covered. Each lesson will have written assignments and all of the modules conclude with a major test.



ELA 20F

ELA 20F This course will focus on language, both the use of language for everyday communication plus the appreciation of the artistic use of language. The goals are for the student to improve and refine his/her own use of language through practice in reading, writing, thinking, viewing, speaking and listening, and also for the student to develop an appreciation of language used by others through a study of short stories, novels, poetry, drama, plus selections of non-fiction. Students will read and consider aspects of short stories, novels, plays, poems and non-fiction selections. They will also research topics for presentation, plus will write a variety of pieces including short quick writings, longer edited pieces and experiment with artistic pieces.



Geography 20G

Geography 20F This course will examine the characteristics of the physical and social environments of North America and analyze the interrelationships and interactions among them. The primary focus will be on Canada and the United States, and a secondary focus will be on the developing world of Central America.



Applied Math 20S

Applied Math 20S This course is data-driven. Students collect data in experiments and activities, and develop mathematical concepts from analysis of that data. The components of the curriculum emphasize: " Technical Communications " Use of technological equipment such as calculators, graphing calculators, and computers " Use of spreadsheets " Specialized measuring devices, including micrometers and calipers. Students are expected to demonstrate responsibility, flexibility and independence in their learning.



Science 20F

Science 20F: The Science 20F program is composed of four major units: Dynamics of Ecosystems, Chemistry in Action, In Motion, and Weather Dynamics. Dynamics of Ecosystems has students' examining ecosystem relationships, population dynamics, biodiversity and how human activities affect ecosystems. The Chemistry in Action unit is a continuation from Science 10F's Atoms and Elements. Students will study chemical reactions, nomenclature basics, principles of acid-base chemistry, and the effects of chemical use in the environment. Basic kinematics along with the concepts of inertia, force, impulse and momentum are looked at during the In Motion unit. The complex relationships that influence weather and climate are pursued in the Weather Dynamics unit including the impact of human activities on our global climate.



Consumer Math 30S

This course is intended for students whose post-secondary planning does not include a focus on mathematics and science related fields. This is a one credit course comprising two half credits, each emphasizing consumer applications, problem-solving and decision making, as well as number sense and number use. Students are expected to work both individually and in small groups on mathematical concepts and skills encountered and used in a technological society. Topics include: " Problem Analysis - Part 1 " Analysis of Games and Numbers Part 1 " Relations and Formulas " Income and Dept " Data Analysis and Interpretation " Problem Analysis - Part 2 " Measurement Technology " Operating a Vehicle " Personal Income Tax " Probability"



Computer Science 30S

Computer Science is the study of how computer technology works. In this introductory course, students learn how computers represent, transmit and encrypt data (numbers, text and images) and how computer technology has developed over the years. The course emphasis is on how computer programs are written.

Students will learn to write computer programs using the Java programming language, which is the most commonly used programming language in the world. This is a project based course in which students create interactive computer games and two-dimensional simulations using a programming environment called Greenfoot (www.greenfoot.org).



ELA 30S Transactional Focus 30S

The Senior Three Transactional Focus course deals with pragmatic language "the language of getting things done" - - language used to inform, to persuade, to argue, to plan. Students might take this course if they were pursuing such interests as science, business, technology, law, or journalism. The Transactional specialization will give students a Senior 3 credit for English, and allow entry to any of the three Senior 4 courses. The course is aimed at several learning outcomes. During this course students show they can explore and clarify their own ideas, feelings and experiences. In addition, students will read and view many different texts, and respond to new ideas raised in these texts. Some ideas will become the focus of research. After some inquiry, students will be expected to produce clear, artful texts of their own, proving they communicate for specific purposes and audiences. Finally, students will show that they can work together as a team. Course sequences include online communication, media literacy, literary and historical research, the search for justice, and workplace communication.



History 30S

History 30S This course takes a chronological approach to the history of Canada. It will involve the study, reflection of the analysis of the primary and secondary documents concerning major people and events in the history of our country. There will be an extensive look ant the Aboriginal people of Canada and the history and conflict between the French and English in Canada. The first half of the course focuses on events leading up to the confederation of Canada. This includes the take over of Canada by the British War 1812 versus the United States, the rebellions in 1837 in Lower and Upper Canada and the circumstances surrounding the Confederation of the colonies of Canada. The second half of the course will focus on the events after the Confederation including the two world wars and the Prime Ministers that have lead the country since 1867. Time will also be taken to focus on the current challenges that Canadians are faced with.



Pre-Calculus Math 30S

Below are the units in the course, a brief description of the unit, and their approximate time allotments:

  • Unit A. Quadratic Functions 12 hours -Plot, describe, transform and analyze quadratic data;
  • Unit B. Trigonometry 7 hours -Studying and analyzing the features of periodic functions.
  • Unit C. Algebra 20 hours -Solving, analyzing and deriving quadratic and other forms of equations.
  • Unit D. Analytic Geometry 20 hours -Solve problems involving the coordinate plane.
  • Unit E. Geometry 15 hours -Analyzing the properties of a circles and polygons using paper and pencil or technology.
  • Unit F. Consumer Math 12 hours -Solve problems regarding types of pay, budgeting, and property tax.
  • Unit G. Logic/Proof 12 hours -Using the principals of mathematical reasoning to solve and justify problems.
  • Unit H. Functions 12 hours -Performing operations with functions and composition of functions.





Biology 40S

Biology 30S As with all of the sciences, Biology is highly relevant to our daily lives as it touches upon a wide variety of human endeavors. At the 40S level, we continue to study the main theme of the 30S course, namely homeostasis, and we also introduce an in-depth look at another - evolution. The course begins with a study of heredity and the functioning of DNA. Knowledge of genetics allows students to understand applications of DNA technology in forensics, gene therapy and agriculture. We then examine how the change in genes leads to evolution, which in turn drove the proliferation in biodiversity studied during the middle portion of the course. Lastly, students then look at how the expanse of living things depends on each other for survival.



Consumer Math 40S

This course is intended for students whose post-secondary planning does not include a focus on mathematics and science-related fields. Consumer Math is a one credit course emphasizing consumer applications, problem-solving, decision making, as well as number understanding and use. Topics include: " Problem Analysis - Part V " Analysis of Games and Numbers -Part V " Personal Finances " Government Finances " Statistics, Investigative Project " Problem Analysis - Part VI " Analysis of Games and Numbers - Part VI " Investments, Income Tax " Design and Measurement " Career/Life Project " Variations and Formulas



Computer Science 40S

Computer Science 40S In this second course in Computer Science, students continue their study the how computer technology works. The emphasis continues to be on programming in Java, using the Greenfoot (www.greenfoot.org) and BlueJ (www.bluej.org) environments. Students will also learn about the types of careers available to computer science students.

This is a project based course in which students study program design while they create interactive games and simulations for computers, web pages and mobile devices.



ELA 40S Literary Focus 40S

This Senior 4 English Language Arts Literary Focus course will have the themes of 'heroes and villains' as its focal point. Students will revisit the idea of 'hero and villain' in every day life, and in literature throughout this course. In the Literary Focus, students develop and refine a range of knowledge, skills and strategies, and attitudes that deepen their engagement with and appreciation of a variety of aesthetic texts. The course will consist of the following seven sequences: Sequence One Writing Basics: Expanding Your Horizons Sequence Two Stone Angel: The Canadian Hero Sequence Three The Anti-Hero Sequence Four Heroes and Villains of the Imagination Sequence Five The Classic Hero Sequence Six Hamlet: Vengeance Befitting a Hero Sequence Seven Web Research



ELA 40S Transactional Focus 40S

This Senior 4 English Language Arts addresses the learning outcomes identified by the provincial curriculum for the Grade 12 Transactional Focus course. Students read and respind primarily to transactional, pragmatic, or functional texts at a more advanced level than in grade 9. Students learn authentic applications of various transactional forms while continuing to focus their communication for a particular purpose, context and audience.



Law 40S

This course provides students with an overview of the Canadian legal system. As well, students will discuss and examine court cases and current events of a legal nature, thereby building critical thinking skills. This is an excellent course for those who are considering a career in law enforcement, criminology or the legal profession.



Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Our world is changing rapidly, science and technology is advancing at a record pace. The world is becoming a technology and information based society. To meet these challenges, Senior Years graduates must be mathematically literate. They must understand how mathematical concepts permeate daily life, business, industry, environment and technology. In addition, they must appreciate the usefulness and diversity of mathematics.

Senior 4 Pre - Calculus Mathematics will further develop the students to:

  • Understand underlying mathematical features of a problem
  • Establish a strategy for solving a problem
  • Solve a problem using a variety of techniques
  • Work cooperatively with others in problem solving-situations

    Senior 4 Pre-Calculus Mathematics will do this by:

    • Doing mathematics rather than just knowing mathematics
    • Having broad content applications in many fields
    • Using technology and broadening the area in which mathematics is applied
    • Instructional settings and strategies that create a climate reflecting the constructive, active view of the learning process

      The goals of Senior 4 Pre-Calculus Mathematics suggest that students be exposed to varied, interrelated experiences that encourage them to understand and appreciate the role of mathematics in society. The incorporation of these goals into this course will ensure that students gain more mathematical power, which increases their ability to understand issues in a technological society. The goals of this course are as follows:

      • Students should learn to value mathematics
      • Students should become confident in their mathematical abilities
      • Students should become mathematical problem solvers
      • Students should learn to communicate mathematically
      • Students should learn to reason mathematically and to think critically
      • Students should develop proficiency in basic skills and concepts
        The curriculum is divided into 9 modules. Concepts taught in one module will be applied to problems and concepts in other parts of the course. The course is designed for 110 hours of instructional time. This includes time for introducing new material, reviewing, and assessment.

        Senior 4 Pre-Calculus Mathematics will be broken down into the following modules (note: Module 9 is optional):

        • Module 1: Circular Functions 18 hrs Lesson 1: Degree and Radian Measure Lesson 2: The Unit Circle Lesson 3: Special Angles and the Trigonometric Functions Lesson 4: Solving Trigonometric Equations on a Specified Interval Lesson 5: General Solution of Trigonometric Equations Lesson 6: Graphing Circular Functions
        • Module 2: Transformations 16 hrs Lesson 1: Translations Lesson 2: Horizontal and Vertical Stretches Lesson 3: Symmetry, Reflections, and Inverses Lesson 4: Graphing Reciprocals Lesson 5: Graphing Absolute Values Lesson 6: Practice with Transformations Lesson 7: Transformations with Trig Functions
        • Module 3: Trigonometric Identities 12 hrs Lesson 1: Trigonometric Identities I Lesson 2: Trigonometric Identities II Lesson 3: Sum and Difference Identities I Lesson 4: Sum and Difference Identities II Lesson 5: Double Angle Identities
        • Module 4: Exponents and Logarithms 16 hrs Lesson 1: Exponential Functions Lesson 2: Solve Exponential Equations Lesson 3: Logarithmic Functions Lesson 4: Logarithmic Theorems I Lesson 5: Logarithmic Theorems II Lesson 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations I Lesson 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations II Lesson 8: Natural Logarithms Lesson 9: Applications of the Exponential Function
        • Module 5: Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Theorem 15 hrs Lesson 1: Counting Principles Lesson 2: Permutations with Repetitions and Restrictions Lesson 3: Circular Permutations Lesson 4: Permutations with Case Restrictions Lesson 5: Combinations Lesson 6: Binomial Theorem Lesson 7: Permutations, Combinations, and Binomial Theorem
        • Module 6: Conics 11 hrs Lesson 1: Parabola Lesson 2: Circle and Ellipse Lesson 3: Hyperbola
        • Module 7: Probability 15 hrs Lesson 1: Sample Spaces Lesson 2: Probability of Independent and Dependent Events Lesson 3: Combining Probabilities Lesson 4: Conditional Probability I Lesson 5: Conditional Probability II Lesson 6: Probability Using Permutations and Combinations
        • Module 8: Geometric Sequences 7 hrs Lesson 1: Geometric Sequences Lesson 2: Geometric Series Lesson 3: Infinite Geometric Series



        Applied Math 40S

        Applied Math 40S


          UNIT A: MATRIX MODELLING.

        • OUTCOME - Describe and apply operations on matrices to solve problems using technology as required. A1: - model and solve problems using technology to perform matrix operations of addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication. A2: - model and solve consumer and network problems using technology to perform matrix multiplication as required.


        • OUTCOME - Solve problems involving polygons and vectors, including 2-D applications. B1: - use appropriate terminology to describe vectors and scalar quantities. B2: - determine the magnitude and direction of a resultant vector, using triangle or parallelogram methods. B3: - model and solve problems in 2-D using vector diagrams and technology.

          UNIT C: PERSONAL FINANCE.

        • OUTCOME - Design or use a spreadsheet to make and justify financial decisions. C1: - design or use a financial template to allow users to input their own variables. C2: - analyze the costs and benefits of renting or buying an increasing asset under different circumstances. C3: - analyze the costs and benefits of leasing or buying a decreasing asset under different circumstances. C4: - analyze an investment portfolio applying such concepts as interest rate, rate of return and total return.

          UNIT D: PROBABILITY.

        • OUTCOME - Solve problems based on the counting of sets, using techniques such as the fundamental counting principles, permutations and combinations. D1: - Solve pathway problems, interpreting and applying any constraints. D2: - use the fundamental counting principle to determine the number of different ways to perform multi-step operations. D3: - construct a sample space for two or three events. D4: - solve problems using the probabilities of mutually exclusive and complementary events. D5: - classify events as independent or dependent.

          UNIT E: VARIABILITY AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS.

        • OUTCOME - Use normal and binomial probability distributions to solve problems involving uncertainty. E1: - find the population standard deviation of a data set using technology. E2: - use z-scores and z-score tables to solve problems E3: - use the normal distribution and the normal approximation to the binomial distribution to solve problems involving confidence intervals for large samples.

          UNIT F: DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT.

        • OUTCOME - Analyze objects, shapes, and processes to solve cost and design problems. F1: - use dimensions and unit prices to solve problems involving perimeter, area, and volume. F2: - solve problems involving estimation and costing for objects, shapes, or processes when a design is given. F3: - design an object, shape, layout or process within a specified budget. F4: - use simplified models to estimate the solutions to complex measurement problems.

          UNIT G: APPLICATIONS OF PERIODIC FUNCTIONS.

        • OUTCOME - Generate and analyze cyclic, recursive, and fractal patterns. G1: - describe periodic events, including those represented by sinusoidal curves, using the terms amplitude, period, maximum and minimum values, vertical and horizontal shift. G2: - collect sinusoidal data and graph the data using technology and represent it in equation form. G3: - use best-fit sinusoidal equations, and their associated graphs, to make predictions.

          UNIT H: SEQUENCES.

        • OUTCOME - Generate and analyze cyclic, recursive, and fractal patterns. H1: - use technology to generate and graph sequences that model real-life phenomena. H2: - use technology to construct a fractal pattern by repeatedly applying a procedure to a geometric figure. H3: - use the concept of self-similarity to compare and/or predict the perimeters, areas, and volumes of fractal patterns.



        World Issues 40S

        This course examines and analyzes major current world issues with the intent of discovering what impact they have on the quality of life in world societies. Topics include the differences in ideologies between western and former Soviet bloc countries and the effect it had on recent history. Specific issues include the media, Quality of Life, Canadian and Beyond Issues, Global organization and Issues, the Holocaust, the environment, terrorism as a political weapon, the Cold War, and the ideological conflicts between East and West.