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. UniversityofAlberta Libra I 1620 2835069 2009 AMENDMENTS to the Program of Studies: Junior High Schools 1 Replace (2008) front-end pages i to v and Preamble pages 1 to 4 with revised (2009) front-end pages i to vi and Preamble pages 1 to 4. MATHEMATICS 2. • Replace Mathematics, page 1 (Revised 2008), following the Mathematics divider with revised Mathematics, page 1 (Revised 2009). SCIENCE 3. • Replace Science 7-8-9, pages 1 to 73 (2003), with revised Science 7-8-9 pages 1 to 73 (2003 - Updated 2009). Note: Pag^es 13, 15, 20, 21, 32, 51-54, 56, 57, 61, 62, 65-67, 70 and 71 contain min mendments t0 the 2003 version of this document and are footnoted as (2003 - Updated 2009). 4. SOCIAL STUDIES • Replace Social Studies, page 1 (Revised 2007), following the Social Studies divider with revised Social Studies, page 1 (Revised 2009). • Insert new Grade 9 (2007), pages 1 to 10, following Grade 8 (2007), page 9. • Remove and discard Social Studies A.1 to C.26 (Revised 1989). 5. ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAMS • Replace the Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs title page, following the Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs divider. • !tnoS4,e3^, ffnol!lWowCinrgeeCrLeaengLuaanggeuaagnedaCnudltCuurletuNrieneS-iyxe-ayreaPrroPgrroagmr,amGrGardaedse7s-87--98,-9pages 1 page 44. (continued) Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of Alberta Libraries http://archive.org/details/programstudamendjhs09albe . 2009 AMENDMENTS to the Program of Studies: Junior High Schools 1 Replace (2008) front-end pages i to v and Preamble pages 1 to 4 with revised (2009) front-end pages i to vi and Preamble pages 1 to 4. MATHEMATICS 2. • Replace Mathematics, page 1 (Revised 2008), following the Mathematics divider, with revised Mathematics, page 1 (Revised 2009). SCIENCE 3. • Replace Science 7-8-9, pages 1 to 73 (2003), with revised Science 7-8-9, pages 1 to 73 (2003 - Updated 2009). Note: Pages 13, 15, 20, 21, 32, 51-54, 56, 57, 61, 62, 65-67, 70 and 71 contain minor amendments to the 2003 version ofthis document and are footnoted as (2003 - Updated 2009). SOCIAL STUDIES 4. • Replace Social Studies, page 1 (Revised 2007), following the Social Studies divider, with revised Social Studies, page 1 (Revised 2009). • Insert new Grade 9 (2007), pages 1 to 10, following Grade 8 (2007), page 9. • Remove and discard Social Studies A.1 to C.26 (Revised 1989). ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAMS 5. • Replace the Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs title page, following the Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs divider. • Insert new Cree Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 43, following Cree Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 44. (continued) Ex LlBRIS Universitatis Albertensis 6. KN( 1006), with revised English w v * *I^V^U £-\J\J<Jf. Replace Mathematics 8-9, pages 1 and 3 (2006), with revised Mathematics 8-9, pages 1 and 3 (Revised 2009). Replace Science 8-9, pages 1 and 3 (2006), with revised Science 8-9, pages 1 and 3 (Revised 2009). Replace Social Studies 8-9, pag*es 1 and 3 (2007), with revised Social Studies 8-9, pages 1 and 3 (Revised 2009). SECOND LANGUAGES 7. Replace the Second Languages title page, following the Second Languages divider. Insert new Chinese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 40, following Chinese Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 35. Insert new German Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 36, following German Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 36. Insert new Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 40, following Japanese Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 36. Insert new Punjabi Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 36, following Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 40. Insert new Spanish Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 38, following Spanish Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 34. Insert new Ukrainian Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, pages 1 to 36, following Ukrainian Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7-8-9, page 36. PROGRAM STUDIES Junior High Schools This Program ofStudies is issued under the authority ofthe Minister of Education pursuant to section 39(1) ofthe SchoolAct, Revised Statutes ofAlberta 2000, Chapter S-3, December 7, 2007. ydlberra EDUCATION i Copyright ©2009, the Crown in Right ofAlberta, as represented by the Minister of Education. Alberta Education, Curriculum Sector, 10044 - 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 5E6. This document reflects changes in the program of studies for junior high schools up to August 2009. i Outside Edmonton dial 310-0000 for toll-free connection. Inside Edmonton dial 780-427-2984. Permission is given by the copyright owner to reproduce this Program of Studies: Junior High Schools for educational purposes and on a nonprofit basis. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES: JUNIOR HIGH CONTENTS 2009 PREAMBLE Introduction 1 Religious and Patriotic Instruction 4 Program Foundations 2 Course A. B. C. General Allprogramsofstudyarcavailableforviewinganddownloadingat Learner Specific Learner http://education.alberta.ca/teachers.aspx. Program Expectations/ Expectations/ Rationale General Specific andPhilosophy Outcomes Outcomes HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS 2002 2002 2002 LANGUAGE ARTS Chinese language Arts 2006 2006 2006 English Language Arts 2000 2000 2000 Francais Language Arts 2006° French Language Arts 2006° German Language Arts 2005 2005 2005 Spanish Language Arts 2007 2007 2007 Ukrainian Language Arts 2003 2003 2003 MATHEMATICS 2009° Mathematics K-9 2007 2007 2007 Grade 7 1996 1996 1996 Grade 8 1997 1997 1997 Grade 9 1996 1996 1996 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2000 2000 2000 pp.21,29 2001 SCIENCE 2003 2003 2003 pp. 13, 15.20,21,32, pp. 13. 15,20,21,32. 51-54.56,57,61,62. 51-54,56,57,61,62. 65-67,70,71 65-67,70,71 2003-Updated2009 2003-Updated2009 SOCIAL STUDIES 2009° pp. 1-12 2005 Grade 7, 2006 Grade 7, 2006 Grade 8, 2007 Grade 8, 2007 Grade 9, 2007 Grade 9, 2007 ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAMS Blackfoot Language and Culture Program (ECS-Grade 9) 1990 1990 1990 Cree Language and Culture Six-yearProgram, Grades 7-8-9 2007 2007 2007 Cree Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 7-8-9 2008 2008 2008 Cree Language and Culture Twelve-yearProgram, K-12 2005 2005 2005 The dates in the grid indicate the most current and up-to-date sections in each program ofstudies. ° Program information only. ©Alberta Education,Alberta, Canada 111 (Junior High, 2009) Course A. B. C. i General Allprogramsofstudyarcavailablelorviewinganddownloadingat Learner Specific Learner http://education.alberta.ca/teachers.aspx. Program Expectations/ Expectations/ Rationale General Specific and Philosophy Outcomes Outcomes CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES CTS Strands (1997-2009) Careerand Technology Studies [applies to all 22 strands] 1999 p.4 2009 Agriculture 1997 1997 p. 9-11 2009 pp. 14, 15,20,26 pp. 14, 15.20,26 2009 2009 CareerTransitions 2000 1999 pp. 10, 11 2005 p.26 2000 p. 15 2002 pp. 13,18,21 2003 pp. 14,17.20, 24-25 2004 p.23 2005 Communication Technology 1999 1999 p. 11 2005 pp. 16.23.31 2002 p. 13 2003 p. 17 2004 p.25 2005 Community Health 2001 2001 p. 17 2003 Cosmetology Studies 1997 1997 pp. 11, 12 2005 pp. 14-26, ( 29^14 2005 Design Studies 1997 1997 Energy and Mines 1997 1997 pp. 10, 11 2009 pp.20,27 2009 Fashion Studies 1997 1997 Foods 1997 1997 p. 11 2004 pp. 18, 19,25,27 2004 Forestry 1999 1999 p. 11 2009 p.22 2009 Information Processing 2009 2009 Legal Studies 1997 1997 Tourism Studies 1997 1997 p. 18 2002 Wildlife 1997 1997 CTS Clusters (2009) BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT) Computing Science 2009 2009 2009 Enterprise and Innovation 2009 2009 2009 Financial Management 2009 2009 2009 Information Processing 2009 2009 2009 Management and Marketing 2009 2009 2009 Networking 2009 2009 2009 ( (Junior High, 2009) tv ©AlbertaEducation. Alberta, Canada Course A. B. C. General Allprogramsofstudyarcavailableforviewinganddownloadingat Learner Specific http://education.alberta.ca/teachers.aspx. Program Expectations/ Learner Rationale General Expectations/ and Philosophy Outcomes Specific Outcomes TRADES, MANUFACTURING & TRANSPORTATION (TMT) Construction 2009 2009 2009 Electro-Technologies 2009 2009 2009 Fabrication 2009 2009 2009 Logistics 2009 2009 2009 Mechanics 2009 2009 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION 1990 1990 1990 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Art 1984 1984 1984 Drama 1989 1989 1989 Music 1988 1988 1988 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION 2000 2000 2000 TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY Academic Courses English Language Arts Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 pp. 1.3 2009 Mathematics Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 pp. 1,3 2009 Science Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 pp. 1,3 2009 Social Studies Grades 8 and 9 2007 2007 2007 pp. 1,3 2009 Occupational Component Courses Occupational Courses Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Art/Design andCommunication Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Auto Mechanics Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Business Services Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Construction Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Fabrics Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Foods Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Horticulture Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Human Care Grades 8 and 9 2006 2006 2006 Workplace Readiness Grades 8 and9 2006 2006 2006 RELIGIOUS OR ETHICAL STUDIES Ethics 1989 1989 1989 * ©Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada (Junior High, 2009) Course A. 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Program Expectations/ Learner Rationale General Expectations/ and Philosophy Outcomes Specific Outcomes SECOND LANGUAGES Chinese Language and Culture Six-year Program, 2005 2005 2005 Grades 7-8-9 Chinese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, 2009 2009 2009 Grades 7-8-9 French as a Second Language Nine-year Program, 2004 2004 2004 Grades4-12 German Language and Culture Six-yearProgram, 2006 2006 2006 Grades 7-8-9 German Language and Culture Nine-year Program, 2008 2008 2008 Grades 7-8-9 Italian Language and Culture Six-year Program, 2006 2006 2006 Grades 7-8-9 Italian Language and Culture Twelve-yearProgram, 2006 2006 2006 Grades 7-8-9 Japanese Language and Culture Six-yearProgram, 2005 2005 2005 Grades 7-8-9 Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, 2008 2008 2008 Grades 7-8-9 Punjabi Language and Culture Nine-year Program, 2008 2008 2008 Grades 7-8-9 Spanish Language and Culture Six-year Program, 2006 2006 2006 Grades 7-8-9 Spanish Language and Culture Nine-year Program, 2009 2009 2009 Grades 7-8-9 Ukrainian Language and Culture Six-yearProgram, 2005 2005 2005 Grades 7-8-9 Ukrainian Language and Culture Nine-year Program, 2008 2008 2008 Grades 7-8-9 (Junior High, 2009) VI ©AlbertaEducation. 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