This course will cover the social, political, environmental and economic impact of a variety of contemporary and emerging issues in the world. Through their inquiry, learners will focus on questions of quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. This course is based on the principles of active democratic citizenship, ecological literacy, critical media literacy and ethical decision making, and consolidates learning across the disciplines to empower learners as agents of change for a sustainable and equitable future. These topics will be explored through the use of research, activities and discussions.