OPTIONS
Optional courses enhance your learning and round out your diploma requirements. Explore the wide variety of courses Paul Kane has to offer to discover out what makes you...You!
Courses
3 creditsÂ
Explore beyond the textbook in this hands-on interactive course! Learn how to grow plants indoors and outdoors using a variety of strategies including traditional gardening with soil and hydroponics. Propagation of flowering plants, vegetables, micro greens and the construction of systems needed to support sustainable growth will all be touched on. Students are encouraged to explore a variety of individual and group projects based on interest.
3 creditsÂ
Curious about business and finances? This course provides opportunities to become financially literate in today's world. Students will sharpen their entrepreneurial skills, manage and balance cash flow, and learn to build investment portfolios.
When you join PKSU you can chose to volunteer, or earn leadership credits through the participation of a variety of fantastic school opportunities and activities throughout the year. Your commitment to service and leadership will also enhance your opportunities for scholarships.
3 credits
Curious about the field of Law? Learn about occupations related to the law and how the law impacts our daily lives.
3 credits
Focus is on ancient life and dinosaurs, earth history, evolution and geology with a field study at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Science 10 is the prerequisite or may be taken concurrently with this course.
3 credits
Question everything, learn how to argue logically, expand your wisdom and become more open-minded.
3 credits
Explore human development, personality, learning, perception, thinking, emotions and personality disturbances.
6 credits
Explore human behavior and the science of psychology. You will earn three credits in General Psychology 20 and three credits in Experimental Psychology 30. Students write the Psychology AP exam in May.
The prerequisite course is either Personal Psychology or Biology 30.
3 credits
Films are marvelous forms of literature. Through viewing film clips, documentary films, classic movies, foreign films and feature length movies, this course allows you to study the art and literature of film.
3 credits
Students learn about natural wilderness areas in Canada which contribute greatly to our quality of life. Wildlife 20 students receive accreditation in HSC3000 First Aid/CPR with AED. All students will participate in wilderness excursions which link theory to practice.