Course Jargon
Short name for Individual Research Report
IRR
Focuses on the natural world, including issues related to ecosystems, climate change, conservation, and the impact of human activity on the environment.
Environmental
Looks at financial and economic aspects, such as market trends, resource distribution, cost-benefit analyses, and the economic impact of policies or actions.
Economic
Music’s Effect on Academic Achievement: Psychological and Behavioral Impacts on Students
Scientific/Health
20% of AP Score
PT1: IRR & TMP
Involves understanding topics through the lens of science and technology. This includes scientific research, theories, and technological advancements
Scientific
Examines issues through the study of political systems, government actions, historical events, and their influence on the present.
Political/Historical
The Ivory Trade in African Nations: Unbalanced Ecosystems that Arise from Diminished Elephant Populations
Environmental
1200 Word Essay
IRR: Individual Research Report
Considers themes through the lens of creativity, expression, art, literature, and philosophical thought, exploring concepts like beauty, ethics, and meaning.
Artistic/Philosophical
Focuses on cultural practices, societal norms, traditions, and how social groups interact. It involves understanding identity, community, and cultural diversity.
Social/Cultural
Would a Regulated Organ Market be a Solution to the Organ Shortage in Canada?
Ethical
8-10 min recorded visual presentation
TMP: Team Multimedia Presentation
Explores potential future scenarios, predictions, and innovations. It considers how current trends might evolve and impact the future.
Futuristic
Involves the study of moral principles, values, and ethical dilemmas, including questions of right and wrong, justice, and fairness.
Ethical
The Sub-Saharan Ivory Trade: How Corruption Fuels War and Poverty Whilst Damaging Tourism
Political
A frameworks or perspectives used to interpret and analyze information
Lens(es)
a visual analysis strategy that helps students examine and interpret images or visual texts by breaking down the key components.
OPTIC
Refers to compensation given to individuals or groups who have suffered harm, loss, or injustice, often due to historical wrongs.
Reparations
Powering the Poor: Effects of Energy Systems in Developing Countries
Social/Cultural: Developing Countries