Science Course Descriptions
Science 8
Students will build and connect their understanding of science in the context of their daily lives. This course addresses a variety of learning outcomes across four main topics: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth Science. The Chemistry unit focuses on particle model & atomic theory, the Biology unit on cells and micro-organisms, Physics unit focuses on optics and Earth Sciences on plate tectonics.
Science 9
Students will get the opportunity to expand their understanding of scientific concepts and develop skills and attitudes for scientific discovery and inquiry. Students will study cell structure and function and their relationship to life, electrons and electricity, atoms, chemicals and chemical bonds and energy flow in the different spheres of earth and their connections.
Science 10
Through discussion, activities, labs and projects, Science 10 explores topics within the four main disciplines of science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. Topics include genetics, chemical reactions and formula, energy transfer, and astronomy. Students will be required to demonstrate their scientific literacy as well as their critical thinking skills to analyze scientific problems. After science ten students will need to choose which discipline of science they are interested in pursuing in grade 11 and 12.
Life Sciences 11 (formerly known as Biology 11)
Life Sciences 11 explores a wide range of topics from the microscopic to the more complex. Through assignments, projects and labs, students will gain an insight into the fields of microbiology, plant and animal biology as well as ecology. The three main themes of biology 11 are: unity and diversity, ecological relationships and evolution and adaptations.
Course prerequisite: Science 10
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (formerly known as Biology 12)
Biology 12 takes an extensive look at the human body and the complex processes that keep us alive. Students will start at the cell and biological molecules and explore up to larger systems, including the digestive, nervous and reproductive systems. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of how the body works as they complete labs and assignments for each of the 8 major body systems covered in this course.
Course prerequisite: Science 10 is required, Biology 11 is recommended but is not required.
Chemistry 11
Chemistry studies the composition, properties and interactions of matter. In chemistry 11, students will learn about the atom and its structure, how chemical formulas and equations are made and about different types of chemical reactions. Chemistry involves the development and application of a knowledge base centered about chemical concepts as well as mathematical skills and processes. Students will learn about the unit of the mole, and perform calculations involving unit analysis, concentrations and dilutions. The skills learned in chemistry 11 are required to continue into chemistry 12.
Course prerequisites: Science 10, Math 10 Pre-calculus and Foundations is recommended but not required
Chemistry 12
A strong understanding of chemistry 11 is required for chemistry 12 as concepts, such as mole calculations, are built upon in this course. As with chemistry 11, chemistry 12 requires the ability to obtain and apply knowledge, as well as perform mathematical calculations. Chemistry 12 focuses on the concept of equilibrium: solubility equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium and redox reactions.
Course prerequisites: Chemistry 11, Math 11 Foundations or Pre-calculus
Physics 11
Everything we do in life is governed by the laws of physics. Our rapid technological change in the recent past is closely related to our understanding of physics principles. Just think of life without cell phones, the Internet, debit cards or Justin Bieber. Moreover, the concepts of physics have a profound effect on the way we think about our universe, our societies, and ourselves. Topics covered in physics 11 include kinematics and dynamics in one dimension, momentum, energy and electric circuits.
Course prerequisite: Science 10, Math 10 Pre-calculus and Foundations
Physics 12
In physics 12 students will build upon the concepts learned in physics 11. Topics include: kinematics and projectiles, dynamics, and momentum in two dimensions. This course challenges students ability to analyze, experiment and apply problem-solving skills to better understand the world around us.
Course prerequisite: Physics 11, Math 11 Foundations or Pre-calculus
Students will build and connect their understanding of science in the context of their daily lives. This course addresses a variety of learning outcomes across four main topics: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth Science. The Chemistry unit focuses on particle model & atomic theory, the Biology unit on cells and micro-organisms, Physics unit focuses on optics and Earth Sciences on plate tectonics.
Science 9
Students will get the opportunity to expand their understanding of scientific concepts and develop skills and attitudes for scientific discovery and inquiry. Students will study cell structure and function and their relationship to life, electrons and electricity, atoms, chemicals and chemical bonds and energy flow in the different spheres of earth and their connections.
Science 10
Through discussion, activities, labs and projects, Science 10 explores topics within the four main disciplines of science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. Topics include genetics, chemical reactions and formula, energy transfer, and astronomy. Students will be required to demonstrate their scientific literacy as well as their critical thinking skills to analyze scientific problems. After science ten students will need to choose which discipline of science they are interested in pursuing in grade 11 and 12.
Life Sciences 11 (formerly known as Biology 11)
Life Sciences 11 explores a wide range of topics from the microscopic to the more complex. Through assignments, projects and labs, students will gain an insight into the fields of microbiology, plant and animal biology as well as ecology. The three main themes of biology 11 are: unity and diversity, ecological relationships and evolution and adaptations.
Course prerequisite: Science 10
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (formerly known as Biology 12)
Biology 12 takes an extensive look at the human body and the complex processes that keep us alive. Students will start at the cell and biological molecules and explore up to larger systems, including the digestive, nervous and reproductive systems. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of how the body works as they complete labs and assignments for each of the 8 major body systems covered in this course.
Course prerequisite: Science 10 is required, Biology 11 is recommended but is not required.
Chemistry 11
Chemistry studies the composition, properties and interactions of matter. In chemistry 11, students will learn about the atom and its structure, how chemical formulas and equations are made and about different types of chemical reactions. Chemistry involves the development and application of a knowledge base centered about chemical concepts as well as mathematical skills and processes. Students will learn about the unit of the mole, and perform calculations involving unit analysis, concentrations and dilutions. The skills learned in chemistry 11 are required to continue into chemistry 12.
Course prerequisites: Science 10, Math 10 Pre-calculus and Foundations is recommended but not required
Chemistry 12
A strong understanding of chemistry 11 is required for chemistry 12 as concepts, such as mole calculations, are built upon in this course. As with chemistry 11, chemistry 12 requires the ability to obtain and apply knowledge, as well as perform mathematical calculations. Chemistry 12 focuses on the concept of equilibrium: solubility equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium and redox reactions.
Course prerequisites: Chemistry 11, Math 11 Foundations or Pre-calculus
Physics 11
Everything we do in life is governed by the laws of physics. Our rapid technological change in the recent past is closely related to our understanding of physics principles. Just think of life without cell phones, the Internet, debit cards or Justin Bieber. Moreover, the concepts of physics have a profound effect on the way we think about our universe, our societies, and ourselves. Topics covered in physics 11 include kinematics and dynamics in one dimension, momentum, energy and electric circuits.
Course prerequisite: Science 10, Math 10 Pre-calculus and Foundations
Physics 12
In physics 12 students will build upon the concepts learned in physics 11. Topics include: kinematics and projectiles, dynamics, and momentum in two dimensions. This course challenges students ability to analyze, experiment and apply problem-solving skills to better understand the world around us.
Course prerequisite: Physics 11, Math 11 Foundations or Pre-calculus