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Departments

History and Geography

Exploring the World. Understanding Place.

Our History and Geography Department helps students understand the forces that shape people, places, and the planet. Through the study of historical events, global issues, and environmental systems, students learn to think critically about the past, present, and future. Courses foster a deeper awareness of community, identity, and global citizenship.

History & Geography courses offered at SNP Secondary School:

  • Grade 9: CGC1W
  • Grade 10: CHV2O, CHC2D, CHC2P
  • Grade 11: CGF3M, CGG3O, CLU3M
  • Grade 12: CGR4M, CGW4U, CLN4U

Full course descriptions and prerequisite information is available in the Ontario Curriculum document (History & Geography courses begin on page 25).

Students learn how the past shapes the present and how people shape the land around them. These courses build understanding, perspective, and global awareness.

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    • FAQs

    Students need to take one Geography couse in grade 9 and one History couse in grade 10 in order to graduate. All other History and Geography courses can be taken by choice as electives.

    History and Geography help develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills that are valuable in any career. These subjects also foster a deeper understanding of global issues, diverse cultures, and social responsibility preparing students to be informed, active citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

    History and Geography classes at SNP Secondary School explore a wide range of engaging topics. In History, students examine global civilizations, Canadian history, Indigenous histories, and the impacts of colonization and resistance. In Geography, students investigate environmental issues, sustainability, climate change, natural resources, and how human activity shapes the planet.

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