DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND
PROGRAMME
OF
STUDIES
GRADES
I-XI
1961-62
AUTHORIZED
BY
THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION
PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
1961 . 1962
This Programme of Studies states the subjects
for each Grade. lists the approved textbooks. and.
in some cases in the high school grades. provides
course outlines for the teacher to follow.
The pamphlet entitled AIMS OF PUBLIC
EDUCATION FOR NEWFOUNDLAND.. the teach·
ing Guides and supplementary bulletins and some
of the older Handbooks to the Courses of study
are all designed to assist the teacher to provide a
curriculum that will meet the needs of individual
pupils and be adaptable to the varied classroom
situations of the Province.
Guide Books, Manuals, Workbooks
And Tests
The following Workbooks and Manuals not stocked by the Depart·
ment of Education are available from the publishers named. Teachers
will decide for themselves whether or not they wish to make use of any
or all of the instructional and learning aids listed below.
The complete
address of the publishers will be found on the last page of this syllabus.
Teachers' Manual to accompany Stories About Lind. ,lind L----.Ginn
and Co.
Teachers' Manual to accompany Stories About Sally-Ginn and Co.
Teachers' Manual to accompany Your Town and Min.-Ginn and Co.
Teachers' Manual to accompany These Are Our Stori..-Ginn and Co.
Teachers' Manual to accompany This i, Our Herit'fjI.-Ginn and Co.
Workbook to accompany Th. Gre.t Adventure--Dicks and Co. or J. M.
Dent and Sons.
Workbook to accompany Understanding Our Environment-Oicks and Co.
or Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada ltd.
Teachers' Guidebook for Understanding Our Environment-Holt, Rine·
hart & Winston of Canada ltd.
Workbook )0 accompany Understanding Our World--Dicks and Co. or
Holf, Rinehart & Winston of Canada ltd.
Workbook to accompany Understanding the Universe-Dicks and Co. or
Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada ltd.
Teachers' Guidebook for Understanding Our World--Holt, Rinehart &
Winston of Canada ltd.
Teachers' Guidebook for Undttrstanding The Universe-Holt, Rinehart &.
Winston of Canada ltd.
Tests with answers for Understanding The Universe-Holt, Rinehart &
Winston of Canada ltd.
Key to Self Tests in Workbooks to accompany;
Understanding Our Environment
Understanding Our World
Understanding The Universe-Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada
ltd.
Practice Book for Beckoning Trails-Dicks and Co. or Ryerson Press.
Pradice Book for Ufe and Adventu...-Dicks and Co. or Ryerson Press.
Practice Book for Our Heritag--.Dicks and Co. or Ryerson Press.
Practice Book for Golden Caravan-Dicks and Co. or Ryerson Press.
Teachers' Guide Book for Beckoning Trails-Dicks and Co. or Ryerson
Press.
Teachers' Guide Book for Lif. and Adventur'&-----Dicks and Co. or Ryerson
Press.
Teachers' Guide Book for Our Heritage-Dicks and Co. or Ryerson Press.
Reading Tests for the Curriculum Foundation Seriel, Kindergarten to
Grade VI-W. J. Gage and Co.
Workbook to accompany World History (Smith, Muuey, Uoyd)-Ginn
and Co.
Teachers' Manual to accompany World History (Smith, Muzzey, 1I0yd}Ginn and Co.
Teachers' Guide-Somed~y Soon-Gage.
Teachers' Manual Scudder's Second Ye., L~tin Ind Workbook-Macmillan.
Teachers' Manual for World History for I letter World-Bruce Pub. Co.
Tests for World History For I Better World-Bruce Pub. Co.
Key to Tests for World History for ~ Better World-Bruce Pub. Co.
World Aff~irs-World Affairs Press.
Teachers' Guides--English-Grades 3, 4, 5, 6-W. J. Gage and Co. (separate books). Also Tests and Key for Tests for Workbooks.
Workbooks for English-Grades 3, 4, 5, 6-W. J. Gage and Co. (separate
books).
Teachers' Manuals for Canadian Speller Grades 2 and 3, Grades 4, 5 and
6 and Grades 7 and 8 (3 books).
Workbook for The Grelt Adventul"e-Donalda Dickie-Dicks and Co. or
J. M. Dent and Sons (Canada) Ltd.
Practice Book 55 and tests, Grade IX for English in Adion--O. C. Heath
and Co. or Copp Clark Co. Ltd.
Practice Book T5 and tests, Grade X for English in Action-D. C. Heath and
Co. or Copp Clark Co. Ltd.
Answer Book-English in Action, Courses I and II-J. C. Tressler-O. C.
Heath and Co. or Copp Clark Co. Ltd.
Teachers' Manual & Answer Book for Chemistry-Henry Holt.
Workbook to accompany Modern Chemistry
Teachers' Edition of the Chemistry Workbook.
Tests in Chemistry Series A and B.
Keys for Tests A and B.
Semimicro laboratory Exercises-F. T. Wiebruch. (For Schools using
semimicro equipment).
Directed Studies in World Geography-Workbook.-Ginn.
Teachers' Manual & Key
Tests-Teachers' Edition.
Experiences in Biology (Workbook}-Harcourt Brace.
Key to Workbook.
Teaching Tests, Form A and Form B.
Teachers' Manual (with Key to Tests A and 8).
Teachers' Manual and Answer Book to Humin Physiology-Henry Holt
Physiology Workbook
Teachers' Edition of Physiology Workbook.
Tests in Physiology.
Key to Tests in Physiology.
CURRICULUM CHANGES FOR 1961-62
The following apply to one·and two-room schools only.
Grlde. V Ind VI
History-8riffell, THE STORY OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
(revised) - Dent.
English
Grades VII and VIII
Roman Catholic Schools-THESE ARE OUR
HORIZON5-Ginn.
For all other Schools-LIFE AND ADVENTURERyerson.
Literltu~For
History-lambert: THE GREAT HERITAGE-House of Grant.
or Trueman: BRITAIN THE GROWTH OF FREEDOM-Dent.
Geogrilphy-Seiveright: SOUTHERN LANDS-Ginn.
THE MODERN ATlAS OF THE WORLD-Ryerson
General Science-Carroll: UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
(Chapters 24-45 - Winston.
Bair& ROCKS, MINERALS AND SCENERY OF
NEWFOUNDLAND - Curriculum Division.
Civics & Citizenship-Recommended texts: YOU AND YOUR PROVINCE
and TO YOU THE TORCH (Una, 2B-45).
(These books are not stocked by the Book Bureau
but are obtainable from Dicks and Co. Ltd., Water
St., St, John',),
Grades VII and VIII are separate classes in Health (the new course)
Arithmetic, English Language and Spelling in one· and two-room schools.
NEW TEXTS FOR 1961 • 62
Grade VIII:
History: Lambert: THE GREAT HERITAGE-House of Grant.
or Trueman: BRITAIN-THE GROWTH OF FREEDOM-Dent.
Grade X
Mathem.ticl:
Dean and Moore: FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS,
Intermediate Four-Winston.
latin: Paterson and MacNaughton: THE APPROACH TO
LATIN, Second Part - Oliver & Boyd.
Chemistry: Dull, Metcalfe & Williams:
MODERN CHEMISTRY - Holt.
Teachers' Manual & Answer Book for Chemistry Workbook
to Accompany MODERN CHEMISTRY.
Teachers' Edition of the Chemistry Workbook.
Tests in Chemistry Series A and B.
Keys for Tests A and B.
Semimicro Laboratory Exercises-F. T. Wiebruch (For schools
using semi micro equipment).
Grade XI
Biology:
Smith: EXPLORING BIOLOGY-Harcourt Brace.
Experiences in Biology (Workbook).
Key to Workbook.
Teaching Tests, Form A and Form B
Teachers' Manual (With Key to Tests A and B).
English literature:
Verity: MACBETH - Macmillan
TEACHING GUIDES
Aims of Public Education in Newfoundland.
Art-A Curriculum Guide for Grades IX to XI.
Latin-Course of Study for Grades IX, X, XI.
Biology-A Curriculum Guide for Grades X and XI.
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Economics-Outlines of a Course of Study for Grade XI.
Industrial Arts-Outline of a Course for Grades VI to XI.
Physics-Course of Study for Grades IX, X, XI. (For schools not taking thE"
Public Examinations in 1962).
Geography-A Teaching Guide for Grades IX, X. XI.
Civics & Citizenship---Outlines of a Civks and Citizenship Programme for
Grades I to VIII.
Health-A Teaching Guide for Grades I to VIII.
Chemistry-Syllabus for Grades IX, X, XI.
Physiology-Grade XI.
GRADE I
READING
(a)
(for Roman Catholic Schools)
Bilsie I •• de,.. :
The Faith and Freedom Series-Ginn and Co.
Pre-Reading Program--On the Road to Reading.
Pre·Primers-Here We Come
-This Is Our Home
-Here We Are Again
Primer
-This Is Our Family
Book One -These Are Our Friends
Workbook.:
Pre-Primers-Here We Come
-This Is Our Home
-Here We Are Again
Primer
-This Is Our Family
Book One -These Are Our Friends
TeiIChers' Milnu•• :
On the Road to Reading
Pre-Primers-Here We Come
-This Is Our Home
-Here We Are Again
Primer
-This Is Our Family
Book One -These Are Our Friends
Chuts :
(1) David and Ann
(2) Here Come David and Ann
CWord phrase and picture cards to accompany both charts)
(b)
(for.1I other Schools)
8uic I ••d.... :
The Curriculum Foundation Series-W. J. Gage and Co.
Pre-Reading Program-(New) Before We Read
Pre-Primers-New We look and See
-New We Work and Play
-New We Come and Go
Primer
-New Fun with Dick and Jane
Book One -New Our New Friends
Workboob:
Pre·Primers-New We Look and See. New We Work end Play,
and New We Come and Go.
Primer
-New Fun with Dick and Jane
Book One -New Our New Friends
THchers' Mlnu.l:
Grade I-This Manual covers the work of Pre-Primer, the Primer
and Book One.
LANGUAGE,
There is no prescribed textbook or workbook for Grade I. Teachers
should consult the English Handbook to the Course of Study.
SPElLING,
No formal instruction in Spelling should be given in Grade I.
WRITING,
Maclean's Writing Compendium-W. J. Gage and Co. Book One
(Revised Edition).
Te-chen'M.nu.l: The Maclean Method of Writing.
N.B. Teachers should know that writing is not introduced until
Grade II.
Printing should be continued throughout Grade I.
ARITHMETIC,
Workbooks: Arithmetic Workbook IA and Arithmetic Workbook iB-·
Ginn and Co.
CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP: See bulletin entitled Civics and Citizenship.
SOCIAL STUDIES,
Reference Books: (a) Stories About linda and lee-Ginn and Co. (b)
Peter's Family Teacher's Edition-W. J. Gage and Co.
HEALTH,
See Health Teaching Guide.
NATURE STUDY:
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Nature
Study, Science and Health Handbook.
ART AND HANDWORK,
See Art Teaching Guide.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
Handbook to the Course of Study.
GRADE II
READING,
(a)
(for Roman Catholic Schools)
Buic R••d.r: These Are Our Neighbours
Workbook: to accompany These Are Our Neighbours
Manual: These Are Our Neighbours
(al,o for R. C. School,)
B.sic Re.der: This is Our Parish
Workbook: to accompany This is Our Parish
Manu I: This is Our Parish
(b)
(for.1I other Schools)
Basic Readers: 2 1 New Friends and Neighbours (First half ye~r)
and 2:.! New More Friends and Neighbours (Second half year)
Tucher's Manual: to accompany New Friends and Neighbours
and to accompany New More Friends and Neighbours.
Workbooks: 2 1 To accompany New Friends and Neighbours,
2:! to accompany New More Friends and Neighbours.
LANGUAGE,
Workbook: First Steps in English, Book 2-Gage and Co.
SPELLING,
Textbook: The Canadian Speller, Grade 2-W. J. Gage and Co.
WRITING,
Maclean's Writing Compendium-Book Two.
TeICher's Manul: The Maclean Method of Writing.
ARITHMETIC,
Workbooks: Arithmetic Workbook 2A and Arithmetic Workbook 28.
CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP,
See The bulletin entitled Civics and Citizenship.
SOCIAL STUDIES,
Reference Books: (a) Slories About Sally-Ginn and Co.; (b) Hello,
David (Teacher's Edition}-W. J. Gage and Co.
HEAlTH,
See the Health Teaching Guide.
NATURE STUDY,
There is no prescribed TexTbook. Teachers should consult the Nature
Study, Science and Health Handbook to the Course of Study.
ART AND HANDWORK,
See 'he Art Teaching Guide.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Musk
Handbook to the Course of Study.
GRADE III
READING,
(a)
(for Roman Catholic Schools).
Basic Reader: This Is Our Town
Workbook: fo accompany This Is Our Town
Teacher's Manual: to accompany This Is Our Town.
(also for It C. Schools)
Buic Reader: This is Our Valley
Workbook: 10 accompany This is Our Valley
Manual: This is Our Valley
(b)
(for all othe< Schools)
Billie Re.1lders: 3 1 New Streets and Roads (First half year) anC:
32 New More Streets and Roads
Workbook:
3 1 to ",company New Streets and Roads 3:= to ac-
company New More Streets and Roads
Teacher's Mllnuill: to accompany New Streets and Roads and
New More Streets and Roads.
LANGUAGE,
English-Grade 3-W. J. Gage and Co.
SPELLING,
Textbook: The Canadian Speller-Grade 3-W. J. Gage and Co.
WRITING,
Maclean's Writing Compendium-Book 3.
Te.cher's MilnUII: The Maclean Method of Writing.
ARITHMETIC,
Textbook: Caribou Arithmetic-Book 3.
CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP:
Citizenship.
See the bulletin entitled Civics and
SOCIAL STUDIES,
Reference Books:
(a)
Your Town and Mine-Ginn and Co.
(b)
Some Day Soon-W. J. Gage and Co.
HEALTH,
See the Health Teaching Guide.
NATURE STUDY,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Nature
Study, Science and Health Handbook to the Course of Study.
ART AND HANDWORK,
See the Art Teaching Guide.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
Handbook to the Course of Study.
GRADE IV.
READING,
(a) (for Roman Catholic Schools)
Bnic Reader: This Is Our land.
Workbook: to accompany This Is Our land.
Teacher's Manu~I: to accompany This Is Our land.
(b)
(for all other Schools)
Bnic Reader: Riding With the Sun-Book 4 (T. Nelson and
Sons).
Workbook: to accompany Riding With the Sun.
Teuher's Manual: to accompany Riding With the Sun.
LANGUAGE,
Textbook: English, Grade 4-W. J. Gage and Co.
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SPElliNG,
Textbook: The Canadian Speller, Grade 4-W. J. Gage and Co.
WRITING,
Maclean's Writing Compendium-Book 4.
r •• chet's M.nual: The Maclean Method of Writing.
ARITHMETIC,
Textbook: Caribou Arithmetic-Book 4.
SOCIAL STUDIES,
Textbook: Visits in Other Lands-Ginn and Co.
Manu"l: Teacher's Book-A Manual and Key for Visits in Other
Workbook:
lands.
Workbook in Geography to accompany Visits in Other
lands.
CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP,
See Civics and Citizenship Guide.
HEALTH,
See the Health Teaching Guide.
ElEMENTARY SCIENCE,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Nttture
Study and Science sections of the Handbook to the Course of Study.
ART AND HANDWORK,
See the Art Teaching Guide.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
HlIndbook 10 the Course of Study.
GRADE V.
READING,
(a) (for Roman Catholic Schools)
Buic Ruder. These Are Our Stories.-Ginn & Co.
Workbook: To accompany These Are Our Stories.
huher's M.nual: To accompany These Are Our Stories.
(b)
(for.1I other Schools)
Buic Reader: Over land and Sea-T. Nelson and Sons.
Tucher's M.nu.l: To accompany Over land and Sea.
LANGUAGE,
Textbook: English, Grade 5--W .J. Gage and Co.
SPelLING,
Textbook: The Canadian Speller, Grade 5-W. J. Gage and Co.
WRITING,
Maclean's Writing Compendium-Book 5.
Te,cher's M,nu,l: The Maclean Method of Writing.
ARITHMETIC,
Textbook: Caribou Arithmetic-Book 5.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Textbook: The story of Newfoundland end labrador-J. M. Dent and
Sons.
CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP: See the Civics and Citizenship Teaching Guide.
HEALTH:
Textbook:
See the Health Teaching Guide.
ElEMENTARY SCIENCE:
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Nature
Study and Science sections of the Handbook to the Course of Study.
ART AND HANDWORK:
See the Art Teaching Guide.
MUSIC:
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
Handbook to the Course of Study.
FRENCH: (Only where Teachers are able to speak French fluently.)
Textbook: Spink & Mills-Totor .t Tristln-Ginn.
GRADE VI.
READING:
(a)
(b»
(for Roman Catholic Schools)
8uic Re.der: This Is Our Heritage---Ginn.
Workbook: To accompany This Is Our Heritage.
r.Acher's Mlnu.': To accompany This Is Our Heritage.
(lor all other Schools)
luic Re.der: On The Beam, Book VI~. Nelson and Sons).
Workbook: To accompany On The Beam-Book VI.
Te.cher's M.nu.l: To accompany On The Beam-Book VI.
LANGUAGE,
Textbook: English, Grade 6-W. J. Gage and Co.
SPELLING:
Textbook: The Canadian Speller, Grade 6-W. J. Gage and Co.
WRITING,
Maclean's Writing Compendium-Book 6.
Te.cher's M.nu.l: The Maclean Method of Writing.
ARITHMETIC:
Textbook: Living Arithmetic, Grade 6----Ginn and Co.
SOCIAL STUDIES,
Geography: Textbook: 3 rooms and over:
Newfoundland-Our Province
-Wheaton
1 and 2 rooms:
Story of Newfoundland and labrador-Dent
CIVICS: See Bulletin entitled Civics and Citizenship.
HEALTH: See the Health Teaching Guide.
D
elEMENTARY SCIENCE,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Nature
Study and Science sections of the Handbook to the Course of Study.
ART AND HANDWORK,
See the Art Teacthing Guide.
INDUSTRiAl ARTS,
See bulle'in entitled Outline of Course for Grades VI to XI.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
Handbook to the course of study.
GRADES VII AND VIII COMBINED
(One .nd Two Room Schools Only)
lITERATURE,
(al (for Roman Catholic Schools)
Textbook:
(b)
N.B.
These Are Our Horizons. (Ginn)
(10,.11 othO' Schools)
Textbook:: life and Adventure. (Ryerson Press)
Practice looks to accompany Beckoning Trails are not available
from the Book Bureau, but may be procured from The Ryerso~
Press. 299 Queen St. W., Toron~o or from Dicks & Co., Water St.,
St. John's.
LANGUAGE:
Grades VII and VIII are not combined for language work.
For Grade VII
Textbook: English 7.
The Canadian Speller-Grade 7.
For Grade VIII: Textbook: English 8.
The Canadian Speller-Grade 8.
ARITHMETIC:
Grade VII and VIII are not combined for Arithmetic.
Grade VII: Textbook: Intermediate Mathematics-Book One
-Copp Clark Co.
For Teachers' use: Intermediate Mathematics, Teacher's Edition.
-Copp CI.,k.
Grade VitI: Textbook: Intermediate Mathematics - Book Two
-Copp Clark Co.
For Teachers' use: Intermediate Mathematics, Teacher's Edition.
-Copp CI.,k.
HISTORY,
Textbook:
lambert: The Great Heritage-House of Grant.
or Trueman: Britain-The Growth of Freedom-Dent.
CIVICS: See bulletin entitled Civics and Citizenship.
Approved for Use: You and Your Province.-Thomas Nelson & Sons
and To You The Torch-Units 28 to 45-Mac·
millan.
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HEALTH: (not rotated) see the Health Teaching Guide.
GENERAL SCIENC£ ,
Textbooks: Understanding Our Environment---Chapters 24-45Winston.
Rocks, Minerals and Scenery of Newfoundland.
-Division of Curriculum
GRADE VII (3 Rooms & Over)
LITERATURE,
(a) (for Roman Catholic Schools)
Textbook: These Are Our Ways.
(b) (for.1I other Schools)
Textbook: Beckoning Trails.
N.B. Practice Books to accompany Beckoning Trails are not available
from the Book Bureau, but may be procured from The Ryerson
Press, 299 Queen St. W., Toronto, or from Dicks & Co., Water St.,
St. John's.
LANGUAGE,
Textbooks: English 7-W. J. Gage and Co.
The Canadian Speller-Grade 7-W. J. Gage and Co.
ARITHMETIC,
Textbooks: For pupils' use :
Intermediate Mathematics, Book One-Copp Clark Co.
For teachers' use :
Intermediate Mathematics, Teacher's Edition-Copp
CI.rk Co.
HISTORY,
Textbook: Story of Britain and the Common......ealth.-Copp Clark Co.
GEOGRAPHY,
Textbook: Canada and Her Neighbours.
Atlas: The Modern Canadian Atl8S of the World-Ryerson.
CIVICS: See bulletin entitled Civics and Citizenship.
Approved for Use:
Citizens of Canada Book 1; You and Your Community-Thomas
Nelson and Sons.
To You the Torch (Units 1 to 2n.-Macmillan.
HEALTH,
See the Health Teaching Guide.
GENERAL SCIENCE,
Textbook: Understanding Our Environment - Winston and Co.
Chapters 1 to 23.
ART: See the Art Teaching Guide
INDUSTRIAL ARTS:
See Outline of Course for Grades VI to XI.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
Handbook to the Course of Study.
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GRADE VIII (3 Rooms & Over)
LITERATURE,
(a) (for Roman Catholic Schools)
Textbook: These Are Our Horizons-Ginn and Co.
(b) (for all other Schools)
Textbook: life and Adventure---Ryerson Press.
LANGUAGE,
Textbooks:
English 8-W. J. Gage and Co.
The Canadian Speller-Grade 8-W. J. Gage and Co.
ARITHMETIC,
Textbooks:
HISTORY,
Textbooks:
For pupils' use:
Intermediate Mathematics, Book II-Copp Clark Co,
For teachers' use:
Intermediate Mathematics, Teachers' Edition-Copp
Clark Co.
lambert: The Great Heritage---House of Grant.
Trueman: Britain--The Growth of Freedom-Dent.
GEOGRAPHY,
Textbook: Southern lands-Ginn.
Atlas: The Modern Canadian Atlas of the World-Ryerson.
CIVICS: See bulletin entitled Civics and Citizenship.
Approved for Use :
You and Your Province---Thomas Nelson.
To You The Torch (Units 24 to 45) both inclusive---Macmillan.
HEALTH:
See the Health Teaching Guide.
GENERAL SCIENCE,
Textbooks: Understanding Our Environment-Winston Chapters
24-45 (new text)
Baird-Rocks, Minerals and Scenery of Newfoundland.
ART:
See the Art Teaching Guide.
MUSIC,
There is no prescribed textbook. Teachers should consult the Music
Handbook to the Course of Study.
GRADE IX.
ENGLISH LITERATURE,
Textbook: Our Heritage---Ryerson Press.
Supplementary Reading: Buchans: Prester John or
Alcott: little Women.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE,
Textbook: Tressler: English in Action, Book I-D. C. Heath.
MATHEMATICS,
Textbook: Dean and Bainbridge: Functional Mathematics-Winston.
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HISTORY: Canadian:
Textbook: Dickie: The Great Adventure-J. M. Dent and Sons.
GEOGRAPHY,
Textbook: Taylor, Seiveright, lloyd: Lands of Europe and AsiaGinn.
Atlas: The Modern Canadian Atlas of The World-Ryerson.
Brief Outline of the Course:
Introduction to Eurasia. The land, people, life, climate, vegetation and soils of Eurasia.
(ii)
The British Isles, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, the
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany.
(iji)
The general, social and economic conditions of Eastern Europe. Two illustrative countries: Poland, Czechoslovakia.
(iv)
The basin of the Danube. An imaginary journey down the
river.
(v)
Living in lands around the Mediterranean. Illustrative country, Italy.
(vi)
An overview of the cross roads countries. A study of two of
these: Turkey and Iraq.
(vii) The U.S.S.R.
(viii) An overview of South-east Asia. A study of three countries
in this area: Burma, China and Japan.
See the Geography Guide for Grades IX, X, XI.
(i)
CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP,
Time Allotment: One forty-five minute period per week.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
AIMS
To continue to emphasize the benefits of home and community membership.
To bring into relief those strands which bind us to our Province,
to Canada and to the British Commonwealth and Empire.
To reveal the interdependence which exists between our country
and the other countries of the world-the hct that the fullest life for
us depends upon an enriched life for the peoples of all nations.
To explain the nature of Colonial, British and World Government.
To bring out some contributions which the individual may make to
these larger communities.
To give information regarding the opportunities which Newfoundland has to offer.
To train for use of leisure time.
CONTENT
Benefib We Receive Because of Our Citizenship:
C.
Protection of Public Health.
Public Works-Roads.
Education:
D.
2. Colleges.
Municipal Power
A
B.
1.
Schools.
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E.
F.
G.
Public Utilities.
Administration of Law.
Protection of life and Property :
1. Fire Rangers.
2. Laws about building.
3. Safety laws concerning motor vehicles.
H. Promotion of Agriculture, Health and Industries.
II.
Government:
A. Expenditures of (a) Newfoundland Government
(b) Federal Government.
B. Sources of (a) Newfoundland Revenue
(b) Federal Revenue.
C. Nature of (a) Newfoundland Government
(b) Federal Government.
Discussion: What types of social service or welfare work should be
performed by the Government and what types should be left to private
organizations?
II.
Benefits We as Newfoundlanders Receive Because We are Citizens
of a World Community :
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sources of population.
Cultural-music, literature, are from many foreign countries.
Material benefits-foods, raw materials, manufactured products.
Problems:
1. Find out the birthplace of ten good musical composers and
of as many artists and writers.
2. Make a list of the articles of food used in anyone day in
in your home. Where did each come from?
3. Let ten or fifteen students write a short sketch of the life
of one "Good Citizen" from as' many different countries
of the world.
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
The need for making a choice and the value of considering one's
own aptitude and capacities when making a selection should be stressed.
I.
Make an Occupational Survey of Your Neighbourhood in Particular
and the Country in General.
Types of work.
Main advantages and disadvantage of each.
Possibilities of acquiring training need.
Qualifications and training needed.
Is there provision for systematic instruction for workers?
Extent to which occupation can be learned on the job.
line of promotion.
Remuneration.
Hours of work.
Seasonal demands of work.
Are workers organized?
Is supply of labour adequate to meet demand?
Common deficiencies of workers.
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II.
Recording of Puticular Aptitude of Students :
Various school subjects.
Out of school interests.
Physique, bearing and appearance.
Disposition.
Attitude, sincerity.
Integrity, trustworthiness.
loyalty, ideals.
Power of concentration.
Co-operativeness.
Initiative.
Self-confidence.
III.
Other Activities and Suggestions:
Vocational information possibilities of the various
High School subjects.
lectures and talks on vocations by adults and students who
have done some investigating.
Formation of clubs and study groups made up of those pupils
who are interested in a particular vocation, for the pur·
pose of learning as much as possible about that occupation.
Vocational guidance night in the library.
Discussion as to what true success is. Study the biography of
some man or woman who has been truly successful and
list the things that you think contributed to his or her
success and happiness.
Make a list of so-called "Blind·Alley" jobs. Are they wholly undesirable? If not, what is their value?
Make a list of desirable vocations.
list all the values you can of a good school education before
commencing to work.
Discuss with the teacher the value of a high school and college
education.
What training is reqUired for the various professions?
In some ctlses a "try.aut" in vtlrious occupations, e.g. farming,
clerking, office work, and the like, during the summer
vacations will be found helpful in making a choice.
IV.
Training for Use of Leisure Time:
As the amount of leisure time has been increasing tlnd will continue
to increase, so the necessity of training for the use of leisure time is be·
coming more apparent. A wise use of leisure will also serve as an anti·
dote to the spiritually deadening aspects of many vocational tasks. In
the adolescent period the leisure time may be very fruitful in building
character and rounding out the life of the boyar girl.
list of Avocations and Divenions:
1. Athletic Avocation-Music, Drama, Painting, literature, Photography, Appreciation of the Arts, local History.
2. Manutll Avocations-Woodwork, Metalwork, Dressmaking, Mil·
linery, Printing.
3. Scientific Avocations-Bird Lore, Woodcraft, Botany, Geology.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Physical Recreation-Baseball, Football, Tennis, Track, Basket·
ball, etc.
Social Diversions-Dancing, Receptions, Parties.
Social Welfare Activities-Boy Scout, Girl Guide, etc.
Study Clubs, Debating Societies.
PHYSICS,
There is no prescribed textbook. The syllabus consists of the follow·
ing topics which may be found in most standard texts. The follow·
ing book at present in use in some of the larger schools is recom·
mended:
Visualized Physics-Author, Alexander Taffel, Publisher---Ox·
ford Book Company, New York.
AN elEMENTARY COURSE IN MECHANICS AND HEAT
Mechanics and Hydrostatics :
1.
Introductory Concepts:
The scientific approach; Physics, mass; weight; capacity; volume;
area; composition of matter.
2.
Systems of Measurements:
Brifish and Metric systems; fundamental units and relationships
between them; simple conversions.
Density:
Definition: determination of density of regular and irregular
solids; simple calculations.
Specific Gravity :
As distinct from density; use of specific gravity bottle; hydrometer; specific gravity of solids heavier than water.
Pressure of Liquids:
Same in all directions; depth and density; manometer or pres·
sure gauge; calculation of pressure and force on vertical and
horizontal surfaces.
Archimides' Principle and Flotation:
Ships; Plimsoll line, icebergs; submarines; simple calculations.
PreS$ure of the Atmosphere :
Due to weight; medicine dropper; drinking straw; fountain pen;
mercury barometer; lift pump; exhaust and compression pump;
force pump.
Work, Energy .nd Power:
Potential and kinetic energy; illustrations; calculations in work
and power (including horsepower); moment of a force; law of
moments.
Four Simple Machines:
lever; pulley; inclined plane; wheel and axle; laws; mechanical
advantage; effiCiency; simple calculations; friction.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
HEAT,
1. Nature of Heat; Kinetic Theory; Effects (shown experimentally):
(a) Expansion of solids, liquids, gases; peculiar expansion of
water; simple practical applications; unequal expansion;
compound bar; thermomstat.
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EVilpor~tion; how it takes place; fadors affecting evapora·
tion; ccoling effects; humidity; atmospheric conditions;
forms of precipitation; hygrometer.
(c) Melting and boiling; simple explanation of each process;
effect of pressure and impurities on melting and boiling
points; regelation; pressure cooker.
2. Thermometers:
Temperature as distinct from quantity of heat; principle of
thermometers; general use; construction; calibration; suitability
of mercury and alcohol as thermometer liquids; Centigrade and
Fahrenheit scales; conversion from one scale to the other;
particular uses; Maximum, Minimum, Clinical.
3. Transmission of Heilt :
(a) Condudion; explanation, conductivity; (illustrated ex peri·
mentally); conductors and insulators; simple practical applications.
(b) Convection; explanation; illustrated experimentally, prac·
tical domestic applications.
(c) Radi.tion; explanation; use of radiometer; simple practical
applications; thermos flask.
CHEMISTRY,
Textbook: Dull, Metcalfe & Williams-Modern Chemistry-Henry
Holt.
Teacher's Manual & Answer Book for Chemistry.
Workbook to accompany Modern Chemistry.
Teacher's Edition of the Chemistry Workbook.
Tests in Chemistry Series A and B.
Keys for Tests A and B.
Semimicro laboratory Exercises-F. T. Wiebruch.
(For Schools using semimicro equipment).
The following is the course :
Chapter
Content
I.
MaHer and energy.
2.
Elements, Mixtures and Compounds.
Matter and its Changes.
3.
6.
Molecules and Valence. OMIT sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
15,16.
7.
Oxygen.
8.
Hydrogen.
10.
Water. OMIT sections 3 and 8 of Part 1 and Part 4.
16.
Carbon.
17.
Oxides of Carbon. OMIT formulas in Part 1:
sections 7, 11 and all Part 2.
19.
Solution and Crystalization. OMIT sections 9, 10 and 12
of Part I.
See Outline of Course for Grades IX, X and XI.
BOTANY,
There is no prescribed textbook. The syllabus consists of the fol·
lowing topics which may be found in any standard textbook. The
(b)
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behaviour of peas, beans, and maize (Indian corn) when germinating.
How to set up a germination jar. Parts of a seed with diagram. Ex·
periments to show that seeds when germinating, give off C02. Tests
that tell where the root and shoots elongate. The effect that water,
light and hard objects have upon the growth of roots.
Buds and winter shoots. Erect spreading and prostrate stems.
Stems that store food, e.g. rhizomes, tubers, bulbs, corms.
Ex-<:urrent and deliquescent stems.
Function of roots.
Forms, tap, fibrous, swollen.
Function of leaves.
Photosynthesis. Difference between green leaves and white leaves.
Tests for starch. Form, arrangement and venation of leaves.
Behaviour of leaves towards light. Transpiration. Work of stomates.
Tests to show that water vapour is given off by leaves and that there
are as a rule more stomates on the under side of the leaf. Respiration.
Green plants respire less in sunlight than in darkness.
Why?
Pollination, fertilization.
Dry and fleshy fruits-achenes, pods, berries, drupes.
Parts of a flower of the four floral rows-sepals, petals, stamens,
pistils.
Ufe histories of Meadow Buttercup, Sweet Pea, Rocket, Sundew. The
student must be thoroughly familiar with the following terms togetheir with their meanings.
Microyple
Embyro
Gravity
Radicle
Monocotyledon
Rhizomes
Plumule
Dicotyledon
Annual
Hypocoyte
Endosperm
Biennial
Perennial
Respiration
Vascular bundles
Bulbs
Stomates
Runners
Needles
Cells
Tubers
Tendrils
Venation
Corms
Photosynthesis
Membrane
Compound leaves
Transpiration
Protoplasm
N.B. Botany like all sciences requires mUCn practical work. Simple experiments with seeds, etc., should be done in the classroom or at
home. Students should gain, much of their knowledge not from
books but from Nature's great out-of-doors.
LATIN,
Textbook:
FRENCH,
Textbook:
Paterson & MacNaughton: Approach to latin-First Part
-Oliver & Boyd-Clarke Irwin.
See Course of Study for Grades IX, X and XI.
Dando: Modern French Course-D. C. Heath and Co.
Book I or the Single Volume Edition.
Unit I (Premiere Unite) to Unit 5.
(Cinquieme Unite) both inclusive.
N.B.
Teachers are advised to use the large edition of Dando which contains the work for Grades IX, X, and XI.
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GERMAN,
Textbook:
Chiles and Wiehr: First Book in German---Ginn & Co.
lesson I-IX.
General Reading: Meyer: Auf dem Corfe-Houghton and Mifflin.
SPANISH,
Textbook:
Quinito En Espana-Holt and Co.
Chapters 1-42 inclusive.
ART,
Consult the Bulletin entitled, "Art_A Curriculum Guide for New·
found land Schools."
SINGING AND MUSIC APPRECIAnON,
The syllabus is that of the Intermediate Division of the Trinity College
of Music, london.
THEORY OF MUSIC,
The syllabus is that of the Intermediate Division of the Trinity College
of Musk, london.
GRADE X.
ENGLISH LITERATURE,
Textbook: Golden Caravan-Ryerson Press.
Supplementary Reading: Masefield: lost Endeavour or
Elliott: The Mill On The Floss.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE,
Textbook: Tressler: English in Action, Book II-D. C. Heath & Co.
MATHEMATICS,
Textbook: Dean and Moore:
HISTORY,
Textbook:
Functional Mathematics-Winston.
(For R. C. Schools)
Neff and Planer: World History For a Better WorldBruce Publishing Co.
Unit II (Greece, the Teacher of the Ancient World) to
Unit IX (from Frankland to Third Republic in France)
both inclusive.
(For All Other Schools)
Smith, Muzzey, lloyd: World History-Ginn.
Chapter IV (How the Greeks lived and Governed Themselves) to Chapter XX (The Making of Modern England)
both inclusive.
GEOGRAPHY,
Textbook:
Atln:
Bradley: World Geography-Ginn.
Pages 1 to 378; Pages 535 to 554.
See Geography Guide for Grades IX, X, XI.
Directed Studies in World Geography Revised (Workbook).
Teachers' Manual & Key.
Tests.
Tests--Te.chers' Edition.
Atlas for Newfoundland Schools.
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GENERAl SCIENCE,
Textbook: Understanding Our World-Chapters 25 to 56 (revised
text).
BIOLOGY,
Textbook:
Ella Thea Smith:
Exploring Biology-Harcourt Brace.
Experiences in Biology (Workbook).
Key to Workbook.
Teaching Tests, Form A and Form B.
Teacher's Manual (With Key to Tests A and B).
See the bulletin that outlines the Course for Grades X
and XI.
PHYSICS,
There is no prescribed textbook. The sylabus consists of the follow·
ing topics which may be found in any standard textbook. The fol·
lowing textbook is recommended:
Alexander Taffel:
York.
Visualized Physics---Qxford Book Co., New
AN ELEMENTARY COURSE IN MAGNETISM, ElECTRICITY AND LIGHT
Magnetism and Electricity :
1.
Nature of magnetism; magnetic substances; natural and artificial
magnets; temporary and permanent magnets; permeability and retentivity; polarity; lines of forcej magnetic field determined experi·
mentallyj laws of magnetsj nature of lines of force.
2.
Magnetization:
The molecular theory as explanation of phenomena in (1) above,
methods of magnetization; (a) strokingj (b) induction (c) use of electric currentj demagnetization by imp~ct and heating.
3.
The earth's magnetism; the compass; declination; angle of dip.
4.
Current Eledricity :
Simple electron theory; potential; potenti~1 difference; electromotive
forcej current; resistancej Ohm's law; power; quantity of electrical
energy used units of measurement; electric meter, distinction between series and parallel circuits excluding all calculations.
5.
Electromagnets:
Magnetic effects of current flowing in (~) a straight wire (b) a single
loop (c) a coil magnetic field of the foregoing; Right Hand rule as applied to foregoingj polarity; effect of a core and its magnetization;
application of electromagnets; electric bell, buzzer, telegraph receiver, crane, "two-pole electric motorj shunt and series wound."
6.
Heating, effects of electricity; due to resistance; factors affecting
quantity of heat producedj fuses; toasters; ironj simple electric heater; incandescent lamp; fluorescent l~mp; neon lighting.
7.
Chemical effects of electricityj the simple cell; the lelanche cell; the
dry cell; elementary treatment of the storage battery; electro-plating
with copper.
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LIGHT,
1.
Nature of Light:
Sources; propagation; shadows; eclipses; transparency; translucency;
opacify; luminous and illuminated bodies.
2.
Reflection of Light:
The law of reflection; regular and irregular reflection; direct and
diffused lighting_
Plane mirrors; position and nature of image; simple uses of plane
mirrors; simple periscope.
Curved mirrors; positions and nature of images; simple calculations
on distances and sizes of images; uses of curved mirror; spherical and
parabolic reflectors.
3.
Refraction of Ught:
Cause of refraction; laws of refraction (omitting refractive index);
refraction by rectangular and triangular prisms; dispersion and
colour; the spectrum.
Refraction by convex and concave lenses; position and nature of
images; simple calculations on size and distance of images; the
magnifying glass; projection lantern; simple camera; the human eye.
CHEMISTRY,
Dull, Metcalfe & Williams: Modern Chemistry-Holt.
Teachers' Manual & Answer Book for Chemistry
Workbook to accompany MODERN CHEMISTRY
Teachers' Edition of the Chemistry Workbook
Tests in Chemistry Series A and B
Keys for Tests A and B.
Semi micro laboratory Exercises-F. T. Wiebruch
(For schools using semimicro equipment).
The follOWing is the course:
Ch;tpter
Content
4. Atomic Theory and Structure. OMIT sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16 and 19.
6.
9.
11.
12.
13.
17.
19.
20.
27.
28.
Molecules and Valence (as in Grade IX).
The Gas laws. OMIT problems on ....apor pressure of water.
Calculating Chemical Formulas.
Chemical Equations
Chemical Problems (section 2 only-weight-weight problems).
Oxides of Carbon (Part 2 only--<arbon monoxide).
Acids, Bases and Salts. OMIT; Part 3, all: Part 4, section 21.
The Theory of Ionization (sections 1, 4, 5 only).
Sulphur and Sulphides (re....iew Reduction in Chapter 8, section 5).
Oxides and Acids of Sulphur. OMIT: Part 2, section 7, sub-section 2--<hamber process; also the equation in section 9, sub-section 3.
(See Outline of Course).
BOTANY,
There is no prescribed textbook. The syllabus consists of the Grade
IX syllabus together with the following topics which may be found in
any standard textbook:
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Germination of Marrow, Acorns and Sunflower seeds.
Experiments to show:
(a) That bean seeds contain starch;
(b) Sunflower seeds contain oil.
Study of twigs of Alder, lilac, Dogberry, Maple in early Spring.
Observe their behaviour when opening and the arrangement of
the buds.
Compare the habit or appearance of larch, spruce, fir and pine
with that of dogberry, maple, lilac, birch.
Note the difference between the brace of roots of maize, the aerial
roots of Ivy and the parasitic roots of Dodder. Why are they termed "adventitious"?
Protoplasm. The living plant uses water. Hot water causes plants
to become limp cold water makes them turgid-Why?
Experiments to show root pressure and how root pressure works.
Experiments to show the following;
(a) loss of water from leaves plucked from fresh plants;
(b) that this vapour is acid;
(c) that the greater loss of water is usually on the under side of
the leaf;
(d) tests to show the vascular bundles in a celery stem; and
(e) the annual rings in a three year old tree;
(f)
gas given off by green plants when making starch.
Dispersal of fruits by wind, water, animals and explosive
mechanism.
Study the fruits of Strawberry, Peach, Apple, Burdock, Sweet Pea, Oak,
Raspberry, Corn, Thistle, Tomato, Dandelion. Plant Associations.
Life Histories of Dandelion, Sunflower, Strawberry, Fern, Pigeon, White
Moss, Mushrooms.
The student must be thoroughly familiar with the following terms and
their meanings;
Caulicle
Motor Zone
Cones
Girdle scars
testa
leaf scars
lateral buds
Terminal buds
Cylindrical
Excurrent
N.B.
Deliquescent
Fertilization
Vascular bundles
Guard cells
Gravity
Reticulate
Palmate
Sessile
Receptacle
Crown tubers
Adventitious
Annual rings
leaflets
Florets
Involucre
Prothallium
Spores
Mycelium
Sphagnum
leaf mosaics
Botany like all sciences requires much practical work. Simple
experiments with seeds, etc., should be done in classrooms or
at home. Students should gain much of their knowledge not from
books only but from Nature's great out-of-doors.
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LATIN,
Textbook:
Paterson & MacNaughton: The Approach to latin-·
Second Part.--Oliver & Boyd~(Clarke Irwin).
(See Course of Study),
FRENCH,
Textbooks:
(a)
Dando:
Modern French Course-D. C. Heath
and Co. Book I or the single Volume Edition.
Unit 6 (Sixieme unite) to Unit 8 (Huitieme Unite)
(b)
both inclusive.
Ceppi; le Casque Invisible-D. C. Heath & Co.
(a)
Quinito En Espana-Holt and Co.
(b)
Quinito En America-Holt and Co.
SPANISH,
Textbooks:
Chapters 42---end.
Chapters 1 to 18 inclusive.
GERMAN,
Textbook:
Chiles and Wiehr: First Book in German-Ginn & Co"
lessons X-XXI.
General Reading: Meyer: In der Stadt-Houghton and Mifflin.
ART,
Consult the Bulletin entitled, "Art_A Curriculum Guide for Newfoundland Schools",
PRACTICAL MUSIC: (Instrumental or Vocal)
The syllabus is that of the Intermediate Division of the Trinity College
of Music, london.
THEORY OF MUSIC,
The syllabus is that of the Intermediate Division of the Trinity College
of Music, london.
GRAD~
ENGLISH,
(a) Literature :
Textbooks:
(a)
XI.
Shakespeare: Macbeth-Macmillan (Verity
Edition).
(b) Argosy to Adventure-Ryerson Press.
The following selections may be omitted :
From Section II-A-page 102 to page 113-That is, from When
Was One-and.Twenty to The Express, both inclusive.
Section II-B-page 135 to page 143.-That is, from Smoke and
Steel to Very Like a Whale, both inclusive.
Section II-C-page 144 (middle) to page 146.-That is from The
Axe of The Pioneer to The Players, both inclusive.
Section Ill-page 235 to page 248.-That is, from Touring The
Atomic World to In The Wide Awe and Wisdom of the Night, both
inclusive.
Section IV-page 320 to page 339.-A Wig For My Lady.
Section V-page 426 to page 445.-That is, the two selections
Haircut and Mrs. Packletides Tiger.
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Section VI-page 492 to page 533.-That is, from On Doing Nothing
to Island of Magic, both inclusive.
Section VII-page 558 (bottom) to page 565 (middle) The Wind
Our Enemy.Also page 584 to page 592.-David.
(b)
Language:
Composition:
Textbook: Tressler and lewis: Mastering Effective English
-Copp Clark.
Part I, Units 1 to 12; Part II, Units 15 to 18 and
21; Units 13, 14 and 19 are also taken, but not
for examination purposes; Part Ill, Units 26 to
28 and Mastering Effective English Handbook
pp 481 and 557.
MATHEMATICS,
(a) Algebra:
Textbook: Hall and Knight:
Elementary Algebra-Macmillan.
(a) Chapter 16, article 121.
(bl Chapter 21, article 171 and 172.
(c) Chapter 22, article 180. Examples XXlla
(omitting numbers 29 to 36.)
(d) Chapters 26 to 28.
(e) Chapters 30 to 34.
(Omit articles 243, 244 and 245.)
(I) Chapter 39.
(Omitting problems 32 to 36 in Examples
XXXIXb.
(g)
Chapter 44. Article 425 to 428 including
Examples XlIVd.
The topics prescribed may be found in any other
textbook such as :
C. V. Durrell: New Algebra for Schools-Bellar
C. V. Durrell: School Certificate Algebra-Bell.
(b)
Geometry:
(c)
R. W. Gibbs:
Dedudve Geometry-A. and C.
Black. Chapters 10 to 13.
Trigonometry:
Textbook:
Textbook:
HISTORY,
Textbook:
Textbook:
Hall and Knight: Elementary Trigonometry-Macmillan.
Articles 1-4; 9-7; 22·40; and 42-53.
(For R. C. Schools)
Neff and Planer: World History For a Better WorldBruce Publishing Co.
Unit IX (From Frankland to Third Republic in France
to Unit XV (World War I) both inclusive.
(For All Other Schools)
Smith, Muzzey, lloyd:
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World History-Ginn and Co.
Chapter XIX (France under Her Grand Monarch louis
XIV) to Chapter XXXVII (The Making of the Peace Settlements).
Current Events: The contents of above texts should be supplemented by discussions of current events.
In this connection World AHairs will be found very timely.
GEOGRAPHY,
Textbook: Stamp and Kimble: The World-longmans.
Atlas: Atlas for Newfoundland Schools-Wheaton.
Grade XI Geography for 1961-62 will be regional geography and
will comprise a study of :
(i) The continents and countries of North America, South America
and Africa.
(ii) The Commonwealth countries of Australia, New Zealand, India
and Ceylon.
(iii) Thailand, Viet-Nam, laos, Cambodia, Malaya, Indonesia, Mon·
golia, Tibet, Sinkiang, Hong Kong, Manchuria, Korea and
Formosa.
See the Guide Book in Geography for Grades IX, X, XI.
To the extent that individual schools may consider some review of
Grade X geography desirable a good opportunity is provided for doing
. this in Part I of Stamp and Kimble's general World Geography.
The amount and extent of this review is of course entirely up to
each school and will depend on the skills and understandings of basic
World Geography already known by the new Grade XI class.
Should students be taking World Geography for the first time without having done the Grade X course a number of lessons will have to be
qiven on the six basic topics of Part One before starting the course outlined for this Grade in Regional Geography.
ECONOMICS,
, Textbook: Steinberg: Our Economic life-Pitman.
(See Outlines of a Course of Study for Grade XI).
BIOLOGY,
Smith: Exploring Biology-Harcourt Brace.
Experiences in Biology (Workbook).
Key to Workbook.
Teaching Tests, Form A and Form B.
Teachers' Manual (With Key to Tests A and B).
(See a Curriculum Guide for Grades X and XI).
BOTANY,
There is no prescribed textbook. The syllabus consist of the following topics which may be found in any standard textbook: The elementary facts of plant structure and physiology, and the relationshio
of plants to their environment together with fifteen simple experiments and the study of the following flowers:
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Sweet Peas, White Clover, Meadow Buttercup, Bulbous Buttercup,
Creeping Buttercup, Pansy, Dandelion, Crocus, Blueberry, Wild Rose,
Willow, Alder, Spruces, Pine, larch, Fir. In order to assist the teacher
the syllabus is divided into three sections, comprising the work
which should be covered in the three school terms and each containing the flowers, etc., available at that time of the year.
First Term:
Parts of a typical flower-e.g. Sweet Pea-together
with the functions of each: Pollination; Fertilization;
life Histories of Sweet Pea; White Clover; Meadow
Buttercup; Pansy; Dandelion; Wild Rose; Creeping Buttercup; Inflorescences;
Formation and Dispersal of
fruits and seeds; Types of Fruit; leaf Fall.
Second Term: Structure of seeds, especially Bean, Green Pea, Maize,
Food of the embryo with tests to prove the nature of
reserves. Condition of germination and why they are
necessary. Osmosis. Uses of Cotyledons. Digestion
of starch. Food materials of green plant; plants grow
in complete water culture; production of chlorophyll;
extraction of chlorophyll; test from starch. Functions of
leaf; structure of typical leaf; venation; leaf arrangement; leaf protection; decay and fall of leaf. Functions of stems; function of roots; external and internal
structure; resting-buds; Balance of Nature.
Third Term: Crocus, Willow, Alder, Spruces, Fir, larch, Pine, Blueberry, Plant ecology.
GENERAL SCIENCE,
Textbook: Understanding The Universe-Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
1947 edition Chapters 1, 2,5,6,7; Chapters 14 to 26
inclusive; Chapters 28, 29; Chapters 31 to 33 inclusive;
Chapters 35 to 38 inclusive; Chapters 40 to 47 inclusive; Chapters 49 to 57 inclusive.
1952 edition Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7; Chapters 14 to 26
inclusive; Chapters 28, 29; Chapters 31 to 33 inclusive;
Chapters 35 to 38 inclusive; Chapters 40 to 47 inclusive;
Chapters 50 to 58 inclusive.
PHYSICS,
There is no prescribed textbook. The syllabus consist of the topics
listed below which may be found in any standard textbook. The following textbooks are recommended:
(a) Alexander Taffel: Visualized Physics-oxford Book Co., New
York.
(b) Milliken, Gale and Coyle:
New Elementary Physics-Copp
Clark Co., ltd., Toronto, Ontario.
GRADE XI: The work of Grade IX and X is included in the following
outline for Grade XI.
MECHANICS and HYDROSTATICS,
1. lntrodudory Concepts:
The scientific approach; Physics; mass; weight; capacity; volume;
area; composition of matter.
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2.
System of Measurements :
British and Metric systems; fundamental units and relationships
between them; simple conversions.
3.
Density:
Definition; determination of density of regular and irregular
solids; density of liquids; simple calculations.
4.
Pressure of Uquids;
Same in all directions; depth and density; manometer or pressure gauge; calculation of pressure and force on vertical and
horizontal surfaces; Pascal's law; applications; hydraulic-press,
hydraulic brakes, grease ramp.
5.
Archimides' Principle and Flotation:
Ships; Plimsoll line; icebergs; submarines; calculations.
6.
Specific Gravity:
As distinct from density; use of specific gravity bottle; hydrometer; specific gravity of solids heavier than water; specific
gravity of solids lighter than water; specific gravity of liquids
by the displacement method.
7.
Pressure of the atmosphere:
Due to weight; medicine dropper; drinking straw; fountain
pen; mercury barometer; lift pump; exhaust pump; compression
pump; force pump; Boyle's law with simple calculations; flotation in air; aneroid barometer; altimeter; siphon.
8.
Force and Motion:
Definition of force; velocity, acceleration, inertia, momentum;
composition and resolution of forces and velocities by the
parellelogram Jaw; simple calculations on uniformly accelerated
bodies moving in a straight line; calculations on freely falling
bodies.
9.
10.
Centre of Gravity and Stability.
Parallel Forces :
Moment of force; Jaw of moments; problems, including those
where weight of level is considered.
11. Work, Energy and Power:
Potential and kinetic energy; illustrations; calculations in work
and power (including horsepower).
12 Simple Machines:
lever; pulley; inclined plane; wheel and axle; screw; wedge;
laws; mechanical advantages; efficiency; simple calculations;
friction and coefficient of friction.
HEAT,
1. Nature of Heat; Kinetic Theory; Effects (shown experimentally).
(a) Expansion of solids, liquids, gases; peculiar expansion of
water; simple practical applications; unequal expansion;
coefficient of expansion with simple calculations; compound bar; thermostat.
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(b)
Evaporation; how it takes place; factors affecting evapora·
lion; cooling effects; humidity; atmospheric conditions;
forms of precipitation; hygrometer.
(c) Melting and Boiling; simple explanation of each process;
effect of pressure and impurities on melting and boiling
point; regelation; pressure cooker.
(d) Measurement of Heat: calorie and B.T.U.; specific heat;
latent heat of fusion; latent heat of vaporization (determined experimentally by method of mixtures).
2.
Thennometry :
Temperature as distinct from quantity of heat; principle of
thermometers; general use; construction; calibration; suitability
of mercury and alcohol as thermometer liquids; Centigrade and
Fahrenheit scales; conversions from one scale to the other;
particular uses; Maximum, Minimum, Clinical; Absolute temperature and Charles law.
3.
Transmiuion of Heat:
(a) Conduction; explanation; conductivity; (illustrated experi·
mentally) conductors and insulators; simple practical applications.
(b) Convection; explanation; illustrated experimentally; practical domestic applications.
(c) Radiation; explanation; use of radiometer; simple practical
applications; thermos flask.
4.
Transfonnation of Heat:
Freezing mixtures; refrigerators; four cycle gasoline engine;
diesel engines; mechanical equivalent of heat.
LIGHT,
1. Nature of Ught :
Sources; propagation; shadows; eclipses; transparency; translucency; opacity; luminous and illuminated bodies; illuminating
power and intensity of illumination; the Inverse Square law;
Bunsen photometer.
2.
Reflection of light:
The law of reflection .... regular and irregular reflection; direct
and diffused lighting; plane mirrors; position and nature
of image; simple uses of plane mirrors; simple periscope;
curved mirrors; positions and nature of images; simple calculations on distances and sizes of images; uses of curved mirrors;
spherical and parabolic reflectors.
3.
Refraction of light:
Cause of refraction; laws of refractions; refractive index deter·
mined experimentally; refraction by rectangular and triangular
prisms; dispersion and colour; the spectrum; critical angle; total
reflection; prism periscope; binoculars. Refraction by convex
and concave lenses; position and nature of images; simple calculation on size and distance of images; the magnifying glass;
proiection lantern; simple camera; the human eye.
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MAGNETISM .nd ELECTRICITY,
1. N~ture of Milgneti5mi magnetic substances; natural and artificial
magnets; temporary and permanent magnets; permeability and retentivity; polarity; lines of force, magnetic fields, determined experimentally; laws of magnets, nature of lines of force.
2.
M;agnetiZlltion; the molecular theory as explanation of phenomena
in (l) above; methods of magnetization: : (a) strok.ing (b) induction
(e) use of electric current; demagnetization by impact and heating.
3.
4.
5.
Terrestrial magnetism; the earth's magnetism; the compass; declination; angle of dip.
Current Electricity; simple electron theory potential; potential difference; electromotive force; current; resistance; Ohm's law; series
and parallel circuits; power quantity of electrical energy used; units
of measurement; electric meter; cost of energy used.
Electromilgnets; magnetic effects of current flowing in (a) a straight
wire (b) a single loop (c) a coil; magnetic fields of the foregoing;
Right Hand rule as applied to the foregoing; polarity; effects of core
and its magnetization; application of electromagnets; electric bell,
buzzer, telegraph receiver, crane; effect of passage of current
through (a) a straight wire (b) a single loop (c) a coil, in a magnetic
field; simple two-pole electric motors, a shunt and series wound;
effects of moving (a) a straight wire (b) a single loop (c) a coil in a
magnetic field; induced current, lenz's law; Right Hand Rule; AC.
generator transformer.
6.
Heating effects of electricity; due to resistance; factors affecting
quantity of heat produced; fuses; toasters; iron; simple electric heater; incandescent lamp; fluorescent lamp; neon lighting.
7.
Chemiul effects of electrify; the simple cell; the lelanche cell; the
dry cell; elementary treatment of the storage baNery; electroplating
with copper.
SOUND,
Origin of sound; its transmission; tranverse and longitudinal wave·
motions; amplitude and frequency; difference between a musical
sound and a noise, loudness, pitch and quality and factors affecting
them; laws of vibrating strings; velocity; frequency and wave-length
echoes.
All students are expected, where possible, to carry out indiVidually,
at least fifteen representative experiments, and note books containing their own account of such experiments should be available for
inspection by Supervisors of Schools.
CHEMISTRY,
There is no prescribed textbook. The syllabus consists of the topics
listed below which may be found in most standard texts. The following books at present in use in some of the larger schools are recommended:
(a) Masson: Chemistry Made Easy--SChool Science Press, New
York.
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(b)
lemkin: Visualized Chemistry-oxford Book Co., New York.
Black and Conant; New Practical Chemistry-The Macmillan Co.,
of Canada.
(d) Croal, Couke and louden: Chemistry for Secondary Schools
and Experiments in laboratory Chemistry-Copp Clark Co. ltd.
The work of Grades IX and X is an essential preliminary to the fol·
lowing outlines for Grade XI.
(c)
1.
Atomic Theory including Dalton's assumptions. laws of: conservation of matter, constant proportions, multiple proportions, Gaylussac and Avogadro, Boyle, Charles.
Numerical examples:
(a) Atomic and Molecular weights.
(b) Percentage composition.
(c)
Empire formulae.
(d) Weights from equations.
(e) Standard temperature and pressure.
(f) Gram molecular weight
(g) Gram molecular volume.
(h) Volumes from equations.
(i) True molecular formulae.
2.
Equivalents-displacement of hydrogen; oxidation, reduction of
oxides.
3.
Electron Theory and valence.
Oxidation and reduction if desired.
4.
Electrochemical series:
Ag, Au.
5.
Ionization:
Electroylsis cf acids, bases and salts-neutralization, simple explan·
ations only. (Ionic equations not required).
6.
Halogens:
Fluorine-Hydrofluoric acid and etching of glass.
Chlorine-as in Grade X.
Bramine-lab. preparation-properties-uses.
Iodine-lab. preparation-properties-uses.
7.
Oxides of nitrogen:
Nitrous oxide; nitric oxide, nitrogen peroxide.
8.
Carbon:
Allotropic forms-properties-uses.
9.
Carbon monoxide:
lab. preparation and reduction of carbon dioxide-properties-uses.
Water gas and producer gas.
10.
Sodium and potassium ilnd their compounds:
The chloride, hydroxide, carbonate (lab. method, Solvay Process)
bicarbonate and nitrate.
K, Na, Ca, Mg, AI, 2n, Fe, Pb, H. Cu, Hg,
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11.
Extrution of metills from their ores:
(1) Reduction of oxides (smelting of iron).
Roasting followed by reduction (lead, zinc).
Electroylsis (aluminum).
(2)
(3)
12.
Commercial prepariltions :
Oxygen, nitrogen, sulphuric acid (lead Chamber Process), ammonia
(Haber Process), nitric acid (Ostwald Process), chlorine electroylsis
of salt solution.
All students are expected to cany out individually at least fifteen
representative experiments and note books containing their own
accounts of such experiments should be available for inspection by
Supervisor of Schools.
PHYSIOLOGY,
Textbook:
LATIN,
Textbooks:
FRENCH,
Textbook:
Morrison, Cornett, Fether: Human Physiology-Henry
Holt.
Teacher's Manual and Answer Book.
Physiology Workbook.
Teacher's Edition of Physiology Workbook.
Tests in Physiology.
Key to Tests in Physiology.
(See Teaching Guide)
Smith and Thompson:
First Year latin-Allyn and
Bacon.
Scudder: Second Year latin-Allyn and Bacon.
From First Year latin lXVII (sixty-seven) to lesson
lXXII (seventy-two).
From Second Year latin, pages 1-102 inclusive and
books I, III and V of the Gallic War.
Dondo: Modern French CourseBook II or Single Volume Edition.
Unit 9 to Unit 13, both inclusive.
Set Reader: lectures pour Debuntantes-Holt and Co.
Omit stories 36, 38, 41, 42, 43, and 51 to 60, both
inclusive.
Suggested Additional Textbooks :
Ritcie and Moore: Elementary French CompositionNelson.
More Elementary French Composition-Nelson.
Roe: French Comprehension Tests-Nelson.
GERMAN,
Textbook: Chiles and Wiehr: First Book in German-Ginn & Co.
lessons XXI-XXXlll.
General Reading: Meyer:
Genialische Jugend-Houghton and
Mifflin.
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SPANISH,
Textbook:
Quinito En Amerka~Holt and Co.
Chapter 19 to end.
ART,
Consult the Bulletin entitled,
foundland Schools."
"Art_A Curriculum Guide for New-
MUSIC,
Either-Practical Music (Instrumental or Vocal).
The syllabus is that
of the Senior Division of the Trinity College of Music, London.
or Theroy of Music:
The syllabus is that of the Senior Division of the Trinity College of
Music, london.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION,
ENGLISH,
1.
Vocabulary and Spelling
Suggested texts: Downes: Spelling and Vocabulary Studies-Pitman
or Hager and Hutchinson: Words-McGraw-Hill.
2.
Business Letters:
(a) Physical appearance
(b)
(e)
(d)
(e)
Punctuation
Grammar
Essential qualities
Different types
Suggested texts:
Parkhurst:
English for Business-Prentice-Hall (Ryerson).
Aurner: Effective Business English.--South Western (Gage)
or Hager et al: The English of Business--McGraw·Hill.
Warner: Business Letter Writing Ind Filing-Pitman.
3.
Penmanship
Maclean's Writing Compendium-Book 6 (Gage)
or The Bailey Method of Penmanship (Pitman).
SHORTHAND,
Special attention to brief forms, special forms and most used phrases.
Reading and writing from shorthand plates. Dictation anq transcription.
Minimum attainment at end of course to be 60 words per minute
for five minutes' duration.
The average pupil should be able to write 80 words per minute.
The most advanced could be expected to do 100 to 120 words per
minute.
Texts :
Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified (Second edition).
Student's Transcript of Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified.
Gregg Dictation Simplified (Second edition).
Students Transcript Gregg Dictation Simplified (For Teachers'
use).
Teacher's Handbook Gregg Dictation Simplified.
Pitman Shorthand
Pitman Shorthand Dictation and Transcription
TYPEWRITING,
Instruction in the fundamentals of the keyboard and to build speed.
Detailed instruction in extended centering, involving purchase orders,
drawing of cheques and drafts, deposit slips and statement of Account.
Placement of memorandum and letterhead letters and advanced tabulation. Stencil cutting and spirit duplication.
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Suggested texts:
lessenberry & Crawford: 20th Century Typewriting---SOuthWestern (Gage).
or Rowe-lloyd:
Gregg Typing {Second edition}-McGraw-
Hill.
or Dickson & Elliott: New Elementary Typewritng-Ryerson.
and Dickson: Advanced Typewriting Cours&--R.yerson.
or Stuart: Complete Typewriting Course--Copp Clark.
Moreland: Typewriting & Office Practice--Pitman.
BUSINESS ARITHMETIC,
Common and decimal fractions-speed and accuracy. Commissions.
Borrowing money. life Insurance. Investments in bonds, stocks. real
estate. Home ownership. Property taxes. Property insurance. Income
taxes. Payrolls. Discounts. Using interest tables. Installment buying.
Compopnd Interest. Profit and loss. Graphs.
Suggested texts:
Applied Business Arithmetic-South Western (Gage).
Rosenberg: Business Mathematics-McGraw-Hill.
OFFICE PRACTICE,
Instruction in telephone technique. Receiving office callers. Interviews. Banking. Express. Freight and customs duties. Office machines
and appliances. Cable and wireless service. Postal information. Applying for a position. Editorial duties and use of reference books. Filing.
Suggested tem :
Sparling: Office Prutice-McGraw-Hill.
or Gregory & Cameron: Office Practic.-Ryerson.
loso and Agnew: Secretarial Office Pr.lctice-South·Western
(Gage).
BOOKKEPING ,
What an account is and why it assumes a prescribed form. Debit and
credit. Use of ledger and the principles of double entry bookkeeping.
Journalizing. Posting to ledger. Balancing accounts. Taking off a trial
balance. Making a trading and profit and loss statement and final balance
sheet. The work sheet.
Suggested texts :
20th Century Bookkeeping and Accounting Introductory
Course-Gage.
Kahn et al: Bookkeeping and Aceounting-McGraw-Hill.
PUBLISHERS OF BOOKS AND OTHER TEACHING AIDS
The Book Society of Canada, ltd.,
Sheppard Avenue,
Agincourt, P.O., Ontario.
Clarke, Irwin and Company ltd.,
791 St. Clair Avenue West,
Toronto, 10.
The Copp Clark Company Ltd.,
495-517 Wellington Street West,
Toronto, 26.
J. M. Dent and Sons (Canada) Ltd.,
100 Scarsdale Road,
Don Mills, Onto
W. J. Gage and Company ltd.,
1500 Birchmount Road,
Box 550,
Scarborough, Onto
Ginn and Company Publishers,
35 Mobile Drive,
Toronto, 16.
Longmans, Green & Co.,
20 Cranfield Rd.,
Toronto 16.
The Macmillan Company of Canada ltd.,
St. Martin's House,
70 Bond Street,
Torohto,2.
Thomas Nelson and Sons (Canada) ltd.,
91 Wellington Street West,
Toronto, 1.
The Ryerson Press,
299 Queen Street West,
Toronto.
Holt, Rinehart & Winston Co. of Canada ltd.
130 Ev~ns Ave.,
Toronto, 14, Onto
Wm. Collins Sons and Co., ltd.,
53 Avenue Ro~d,
Toronto.
Thomas Allen Ltd.,
266 King Street West,
Toronto.
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Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons (Canada) ltd.,
381-383 Church St.,
Toronto, 2.
Oxford University Press,
480 University Avenue,
Toronto, 2.
McClelland and Stewart ltd.,
25 Hollinger Road,
Toronto, 13.
The House of Grant (Canada) ltd.,
29 Mobile Drive,
Toronto 16.
ADDRESSES FOR TEACHING AIDS
United Nations Association in Canada,
237 Queen Street,
Ottawa.
Canadian Citizenship Branch,
Dept. of Citizenship and Immigration,
Ottawa.
The World Book Company,
Yonkers-on·Hudson,
New York.
School Publications and Specialities, ltd.,
Hamilton, Ontario.
Cole's,
726 Yong. St.,
Toronto.
Knowlton Supply Co.,
651 Barrington St.,
Halifax, N.S.
Maritime Extension College,
Pictou,
Nova Scotia.
Moyer School Supplies ltd.,
14 Church Street,
Moncton, N.B.
The James Text ltd.,
Educational and Art Publishers,
Belleville, Ontario.
World Affairs Press,
705 Yong. St.,
Toronto.
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