Activities Overview Activities offered are divided into three overarching areas: Fitness, Team Sports, and Individual Sports/Aesthetic Activities. Each area includes a variety of sports and activities.
Fitness
Cardiovascular endurance training
Strength training
Flexibility training
Calisthenics
CrossFit
HIIT
Team/Individual Sports
Football
Basketball
Volleyball
Handball
Hockey
Ultimate Frisbee
Omnikin
Badminton
Track and Field
Aesthetic Activities
Dance
Gymnastics
Yoga
Martial Arts
Student Planning Students plan their year based on their individual preferences and the options provided by the school. However, throughout the school year, each student must choose at least one activity from each area to diversify their experiences, develop a broad set of skills, and ensure balanced group participation.
Skills
Personal Fitness and Workout
Agility
Coordination
Flexibility
Aerobic endurance
Strength endurance
Absolute strength
Individual training session planning skills
Sports
Games basic rules
Passing and receiving
Dribbling skills
Shooting skills notions
Attacking techniques and tactics
Defensive techniques and tactics
Different competitive organization: 1×1, 3×3, 5×5, and 7×7
Dance and Movement
Individual balance
Pair balances
Group balances
Theme dance
Movement composition skills
Synchronization
Aesthetic notions
Use of space, time, level, force, and flow
Approaches to Learning (ATL)
Give and receive meaningful feedback
Set SMART goals that are appropriate
Develop a plan to achieve goals
Work collaboratively in teams
Make fair and equitable decisions
Negotiate ideas
Help others to succeed
Demonstrate perseverance
Build resiliency
Physical and Health Education
Physical and Health Education
Grade 10
Content
Activities Overview Activities are divided into three overarching areas: Fitness, Team Sports, and Individual Sports/Aesthetic Activities. Each area offers a variety of sports and activities.
Fitness
Cardiovascular Endurance
Strength
Flexibility
Calisthenics
CrossFit
HIIT
Team/Individual Sports
Football
Basketball
Volleyball
Handball
Hockey
Ultimate Frisbee
Omnikin
Badminton
Track and Field
Aesthetic Activities
Dance
Gymnastics
Yoga
Martial Arts
Student Planning Students plan their year based on their individual preferences and the options provided by the school. However, throughout the school year, each student must select at least one activity from each area to diversify their experiences, develop a broad skill set, and balance group participation.
Skills
Personal Fitness and Workouts
Agility
Coordination
Flexibility
Aerobic endurance
Strength endurance
Absolute strength
Individual training session planning skills
Sports
Games basic rules
Passing and receiving
Dribbling skills
Shooting skill notions
Attacking techniques and tactics
Defensive techniques and tactics
Different competitive organizations: 1×1, 3×3, 5×5, and 7×7
Dance and Movement
Individual balances
Pair balances
Group balances
Theme dance
Movement composition skills
Synchronization
Aesthetic notions
Use of space, time, level, force, and flow
Approaches to Learning
Give and receive meaningful feedback
Set SMART goals that are appropriate
Develop a plan to achieve goals
Work collaboratively in teams
Make fair and equitable decisions
Negotiate ideas
Help others to succeed
Demonstrate perseverance
Build resiliency
Physics
Sciences
Grade 11
Content
Space, Time, and Motion
Kinematics
Forces
Momentum
Work
Energy
Power
Rigid Body Mechanics (HL)
Galilean Relativity (HL only)
Special Relativity (HL only)
The Particulate Nature of Matter
Thermal Energy Transfers
Greenhouse Effect
Gas Laws
Thermodynamics (HL only)
Current, pd, Resistance
Circuits
Wave Behaviour
Thermal Energy Transfers
Greenhouse Effect
Gas Laws
Thermodynamics (HL only)
Current, pd, Resistance
Circuits
Fields
Gravitational Fields
Electric Fields
Magnetic Fields
Motion in Electromagnetic Fields
Induction (HL only)
Nuclear and Quantum Physics
Structure of the Atom
Quantum Physics (HL only)
Radioactive Decay
Fission
Fusion and Stars
Skills
Describing and analyzing motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration
Outlining the differences between distance and displacement, speed and velocity, calculating the average and instantaneous values of velocity and acceleration
Applying equations of motion to solving projectile problems
Recognizing the impact of fluid resistance
Resolving motion into appropriate components
Application of Newton’s laws of motion
Drawing free body diagrams and analyzing resultants
Frictional forces and the nature and application of contact forces
Understanding the nature and use of field forces
Using momentum within interactions, collisions, and explosions, applying energy considerations
Circular motion and applications of centripetal force
Applying and calculating work, energy, power, efficiencies, and energy transformations
Understanding the impact and application of mechanical energy conservation
Connecting linear motion applications from Newton’s laws to rotational rigid body dynamics and equations of motion
Moment of inertia applied to rotational motion of different mass-distributed objects and KE of rotational motion
Applying frames of reference and special relativity
Using Lorentz transformation equations, applying dilation and contraction, and understanding space-time diagrams
Applying molecular theory, density calculations, temperature scales, thermal energy transfers, and calculations
Black body radiation luminosity and brightness scales including Wien’s law and Boltzmann law applications
Applying conservation of energy, emissivity, albedo, solar constant calculations, and understanding the connection of greenhouse gases to the emission and absorption of infrared radiation and the greenhouse effect
Applying gas law data, gas behavior equations, monatomic gases, and ideal gas conditions of temperature, pressure, and density
Laws of thermodynamics applied, entropy within systems and their net changes, applying thermodynamic processes to solving problems including heat engines and pumps
Building and drawing circuits, applying current, pd, power, and resistance, applying Ohm’s law, and dissipation of power
Solving combination circuit problems with resistors and/or cells in series and parallel, applying Ohm and Kirchhoff laws
Conditions, examples, and defining equations of simple harmonic motion, specific application to mass-spring systems and simple pendulum equations, and energy changes within oscillations
Understanding types of wave motion, defining variables, and the nature of sound, water, light, and electromagnetic waves
Wave and particle nature of light, diffraction, reflection, refraction principles, and applications of Snell’s law, superposition of waves, and interference patterns including single, double slit, as well as conditions for constructive and destructive interference and applications for multiple slits
Conditions for standing waves, drawing them with nodes and antinodes as applicable to strings and pipes
Applying different levels of damping and resonance
Doppler effect sound and light, considering the effect of motion of the source or an observer and extending understanding to large body motion in spectral line analysis
Applying Kepler’s laws and Newton’s law of universal gravitation for large masses, gravitational field strength, lines, and potentials and their equation/solution work
Distinguishing and calculating escape and orbital speeds
Applying electric and magnetic field concepts, forces, field strengths, potentials, and equation usage
Magnetic field forces on charges/conductors in magnetic fields
Force equation uses and application to parallel wires
Understanding flux and flux linkage and electromagnetic induction and its effects in different scenarios
Applying nuclear notation and experiments in the discovery of the nucleus, relevance of emission and absorption spectra, and analysis of energy transitions within the atom
Using Einstein’s photoelectric effect and his energy-mass equivalence equations, de Broglie wavelength, and photon scattering connecting the dual nature of matter and light
Understanding nuclear instability and radioactive decay: alpha, two types of beta decay, and gamma radiation
Finding decay constant, activity, half-life, decay law application, understanding discrete and continuous spectra
Understanding nuclear power station components, fission reactions, fusion energy sources in stars, and star evolution
Knowing the 4 axes of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, star properties, stellar parallax calculations for stellar distance calculations, and determining star radii
Physics
Sciences
Grade 12
Content
Space, Time, and Motion
Kinematics
Forces
Momentum
Work
Energy
Power
Rigid Body Mechanics (HL)
Galilean Relativity (HL only)
Special Relativity (HL only)
The Particulate Nature of Matter
Thermal Energy Transfers
Greenhouse Effect
Gas Laws
Thermodynamics (HL only)
Current, pd, Resistance
Circuits
Wave Behaviour
Thermal Energy Transfers
Greenhouse Effect
Gas Laws
Thermodynamics (HL only)
Current, pd, Resistance
Circuits
Fields
Gravitational Fields
Electric Fields
Magnetic Fields
Motion in Electromagnetic Fields
Induction (HL only)
Nuclear and Quantum Physics
Structure of the Atom
Quantum Physics (HL only)
Radioactive Decay
Fission
Fusion and Stars
Skills
Describing and analyzing motion in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration
Outlining the differences between distance and displacement, speed and velocity, calculating the average and instantaneous values of velocity and acceleration
Applying equations of motion to solving projectile problems
Recognizing the impact of fluid resistance
Resolving motion into appropriate components
Application of Newton’s laws of motion
Drawing free body diagrams and analyzing resultants
Frictional forces and the nature and application of contact forces
Understanding the nature and use of field forces
Using momentum within interactions, collisions, and explosions, applying energy considerations
Circular motion and applications of centripetal force
Applying and calculating work, energy, power, efficiencies, and energy transformations
Understanding the impact and application of mechanical energy conservation
Connecting linear motion applications from Newton’s laws to rotational rigid body dynamics and equations of motion
Moment of inertia applied to rotational motion of different mass-distributed objects and KE of rotational motion
Applying frames of reference and special relativity
Using Lorentz transformation equations, applying dilation and contraction, and understanding space-time diagrams
Applying molecular theory, density calculations, temperature scales, thermal energy transfers, and calculations
Black body radiation luminosity and brightness scales including Wien’s law and Boltzmann law applications
Applying conservation of energy, emissivity, albedo, solar constant calculations, and understanding the connection of greenhouse gases to the emission and absorption of infrared radiation and the greenhouse effect
Applying gas law data, gas behavior equations, monatomic gases, and ideal gas conditions of temperature, pressure, and density
Laws of thermodynamics applied, entropy within systems and their net changes, applying thermodynamic processes to solving problems including heat engines and pumps
Building and drawing circuits, applying current, pd, power, and resistance, applying Ohm’s law, and dissipation of power
Solving combination circuit problems with resistors and/or cells in series and parallel, applying Ohm and Kirchhoff laws
Conditions, examples, and defining equations of simple harmonic motion, specific application to mass-spring systems and simple pendulum equations, and energy changes within oscillations
Understanding types of wave motion, defining variables, and the nature of sound, water, light, and electromagnetic waves
Wave and particle nature of light, diffraction, reflection, refraction principles, and applications of Snell’s law, superposition of waves, and interference patterns including single, double slit, as well as conditions for constructive and destructive interference and applications for multiple slits
Conditions for standing waves, drawing them with nodes and antinodes as applicable to strings and pipes
Applying different levels of damping and resonance
Doppler effect sound and light, considering the effect of motion of the source or an observer and extending understanding to large body motion in spectral line analysis
Applying Kepler’s laws and Newton’s law of universal gravitation for large masses, gravitational field strength, lines, and potentials and their equation/solution work
Distinguishing and calculating escape and orbital speeds
Applying electric and magnetic field concepts, forces, field strengths, potentials, and equation usage
Magnetic field forces on charges/conductors in magnetic fields
Force equation uses and application to parallel wires
Understanding flux and flux linkage and electromagnetic induction and its effects in different scenarios
Applying nuclear notation and experiments in the discovery of the nucleus, relevance of emission and absorption spectra, and analysis of energy transitions within the atom
Using Einstein’s photoelectric effect and his energy-mass equivalence equations, de Broglie wavelength, and photon scattering connecting the dual nature of matter and light
Understanding nuclear instability and radioactive decay: alpha, two types of beta decay, and gamma radiation
Finding decay constant, activity, half-life, decay law application, understanding discrete and continuous spectra
Understanding nuclear power station components, fission reactions, fusion energy sources in stars, and star evolution
Knowing the 4 axes of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, star properties, stellar parallax calculations for stellar distance calculations, and determining star radii
Sciences
Sciences
EY3
Content
Animals
Plants
Seasons
Properties and uses of materials
Growth
Skills
Talking about activities that occur during the day and night
Comparing activities that occur during the seasons
Making connections between the weather and how to protect oneself
Identifying simple patterns in daily and seasonal cycles
Observing the features of the local environment affected by daily and seasonal cycles
Taking responsibility for living things in the environment
Using senses to describe observable properties of familiar materials (including solids, liquids, gases)
Being aware of the role of plants in sustaining life (e.g., providing oxygen, food)
Showing responsibility when caring for plants
Recognizing that imagination contributes to scientific developments
Exploring the use of imagination as a tool to solve problems (e.g., particular inventions, scientific discoveries)
Grouping materials based on properties for the purpose of recycling
Sciences
Sciences
EY4
Content
Habitats
Growth
Animals
Plants
Seasons
Sustainability
Changes of state
Properties and uses of materials
Magnetism
Skills
Talking about activities that occur during the day and night
Comparing activities that occur during the seasons
Making connections between the weather and how to protect oneself
Identifying simple patterns in daily and seasonal cycles
Observing the features of the local environment affected by daily and seasonal cycles
Observing the needs of living things to stay healthy
Taking responsibility for living things in the environment
Using senses to describe observable properties of familiar materials (including solids, liquids, gases)
Describing observable changes, including changes of state, that occur in materials
Being aware of the role of plants in sustaining life (e.g., providing oxygen, food)
Showing responsibility when caring for plants
Recognizing that imagination contributes to scientific developments
Exploring the use of imagination as a tool to solve problems (e.g., inventions and scientific discoveries)
Investigating ways to reuse familiar materials
Grouping materials based on properties for recycling
Sciences
Sciences
EY5
Content
Properties of materials
Changes we observe around us
Natural environment
Light
Senses
Animals
Plants
Lifecycles
Seasons
Sustainability
Skills
Observing and gathering data
Using scientific vocabulary to explain observations and experiences
Identifying a problem to be explored
Carrying out investigations
Comparing activities that occur during the seasons
Making connections between the weather and how to protect oneself
Identifying simple patterns in daily and seasonal cycles
Observing the features of the local environment affected by daily and seasonal cycles
Taking responsibility for living things in the environment
Using senses to describe observable properties of familiar materials (including solids, liquids, gases)
Describing observable changes, including changes of state, that occur in materials
Identifying the parts of plants used by other living things (e.g., for food, shelter, tools)
Being aware of the role of plants in sustaining life (e.g., providing oxygen, food)
Showing responsibility when caring for plants
Recognizing that living things, including humans, need certain resources for energy and growth
Describing the life cycles of a variety of living things (e.g., a range of animals and plants)
Recognizing that imagination contributes to scientific developments
Exploring the use of imagination as a tool to solve problems (e.g., particular inventions, scientific discoveries)
Investigating ways to reuse familiar materials
Grouping materials based on properties for recycling
Sciences
Sciences
Grade 01
Content
Characteristics of materials
Energy
Forces
Gravity
Magnetism
Healthy habits
Geography
Geology
Skills
Using a variety of instruments and tools to measure data accurately
Planning and carrying out systematic investigations, manipulating variables as necessary
Taking and testing predictions
Using scientific vocabulary to explain observations and experiences
Observing the needs of living things that enable them to stay healthy
Taking responsibility for living things in the environment
Recognizing that living things, including humans, need certain resources for energy and growth
Identifying the major food groups and understanding the role they play in human development
Describing the natural features of local and other environments (e.g., underlying geology)
Analyzing ways in which humans use the natural environment
Reflecting on and self-assessing personal use of natural resources
Sciences
Sciences
Grade 02
Content
Body
Movements of body parts
Animal classification
Organisms
Basic needs of living things
Habitat
Skills
Using scientific vocabulary to explain their observations and experiences
Interpreting and evaluating data gathered to draw conclusions
Considering scientific models and applications of these models
Describing the life cycles of a variety of living things (e.g., a range of animals and plants)
Investigating the responses of animals to changes in their habitats
Recognizing the contribution of scientific developments
Reflecting on and self-assessing personal use of natural resources
Assessing the impact that changes in environmental conditions can have on living things
Exploring scientific and technological developments that help people understand and respond to changes
Sciences
Sciences
Grade 03
Content
Brain
Earth and space
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Sustainability
Skills
Assessing the impact that changes in environmental conditions can have on living things
Recognizing and reporting on the environmental impact of some manufacturing processes
Explaining how human activities can have positive or adverse effects on local and other environments
Examining the impact of events in the solar system on the Earth
Analyzing ways in which humans use the natural environment
Identifying or generating a question or problem to be explored in relation to human impact on the local environment
Reflecting on and self-assessing personal use of natural resources
Investigating ways that familiar materials can be reused
Grouping materials based on properties for the purpose of recycling
Describing how a particular material is recycled
Exploring the role of living things in recycling energy and matter
