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What is the Individuals and ​Societies program about

In accordance with the Ministry of ​Education Social Sciences program, ​the MYP Individuals and Societies ​incorporates disciplines traditionally ​studied under the general term the ​Humanities. These include ancient ​and Modern History, Geography, ​History of Quebec and Canada, ​Contemporary World and Financial ​Education.

Students are exposed to learning ​opportunities through inquiry and ​investigation. The aim is to develop ​research and analytical skills as well as ​to understand multiple perspectives. ​Students develop their ability to express ​themselves eloquently and with ​purpose.

history program Cycle 1

Secondary I

Students are introduced to the course to ensure a solid ​foundation. The teacher focuses on developing the ​reading, annotating, memorizing and listening skills ​required to succeed. This is done through various ​approaches including activities and dynamic games.

Students will be learning the following historical ​periods, in accordance with MEES:

Introduction to history

Sedentarization

The emergence of civilization: Mesopotamia

The first experience of democracy (Ancient Greece)

Secondary II

Students are introduced to more autonomous ​learning. The teacher focuses on developing their ​study, research and communication skills. This is ​done through various approaches including ​activities and dynamic games.

Students will be learning the following historical ​periods, in accordance with MEES:

Romanization (Ancient Rome)

Industrialisation

The Christianization of the West

The Growth of cities and trade (Middle Ages)

Geography program Cycle 1

Secondary I

The teacher focuses on developing the student's ​ability to use geographical skills in order to ​understand different territories. This is done ​through various approaches including activities, ​dynamic games and research projects.

Students will be learning about the following ​territories, in accordance with MEES.

Regional territory: Tourism

Protected territory: Natural parks

Urban territory: Natural Hazards

Secondaire II

Students continue to discover new territories while ​looking at them from a more geo-political ​standpoint. Students will be developing their ​argumentative skills and discover the importance of ​citizen responsibility in geographical issues.

Students will be learning the following subjects, in ​accordance with MEES.

Regional territory: Energy producing ​Urban territory: The metropolis

program cycle 2- Sec. III

History of Quebec and Canada ​1500 to 1840

Students begin the first half of the History ​of Quebec and Canada course. This course ​is heavy-content and provides an ​opportunity for students to practice for the ​MEES exam which will be administered the ​following year. Students learn how to read ​and interpret historical documents with a ​particular focus on intellectual operations.

This course covers the following four ​chapters:

• The Experience of the Indigenous ​Peoples and the Colonization attempts
  
• The Evolution of Colonial Society ​under the French Rule
  
• The Conquest and the Change of ​Empire
  
• The Demands and Struggles of ​Nationhood
  

program cycle 2- Sec. IV

History of Quebec and Canada ​1840 to present

Students continue on to the second half of ​the History of Quebec and Canada course. ​This course is heavy in its content with an ​end of year MEES exam. Students learn ​how to prepare for such an evaluation.

This course covers the following four ​chapters:

• The Formation of the Canadian Federal ​System
  
• Nationalisms and the Autonomy of ​Canada
  
• The Modernization of Quebec and the ​Quiet Revolution
  
• Societal Choices in Contemporary ​Quebec
  

program cycle 2- Sec. V

Financial Education

Students are introduced to the world of ​personal finances. This is designed to prepare ​students to the realities of financial ​responsibilities. Through discussions and ​projects, students learn about various tools, ​laws and tips they can use in their future ​financial decisions in hopes of making better ​life-long choices. We discuss topics such as ​budgeting, credit, rights and responsibilities of ​consumers.

Contemporary World Studies

Students are exposed to world issues from the past and ​how they impact our current world. Students will learn ​through debates, discussions and development of ideas ​using the study of geography, history, politics, ​economics and social issues. This course is designed to ​prepare them for their citizenship role in society. In ​every subject studied, students will learn to form and ​express their opinions based on educated and informed ​arguments. Students will also explore variants of the ​following general topics:

• Power and World Organizations
  
• Past and Current Conflicts
  
• Current Events
  

Individuals and Societies in

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At Saint-Lambert International High School, ​we are proud to offer the History and ​Geography courses, in French as a second ​language and as mother tongue to increase ​overall fluency.

In secondary I and II, all students complete ​their Individuals and Societies courses in ​French. These courses are adapted according to ​the level of the French course the students are ​registered in.

In secondary III to V, students ​pursue their academic paths ​according to their French course ​enrolment.

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