Sciences 11/12

Earth Science 11 is a great stepping stone for those interested in studying environmental sciences at high school and university. Students will be focusing on:

• The properties of earth materials (minerals, rocks, and geological resources) and the economic and environmental implications of these resources. 

• Plate Tectonics and factors that affect plate motion.

• Transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.

• Hydrologic cycle and the influence on weather and climate.

• Origins and interactions of Earth and its solar system.

Looking for a Science 11 credit but struggled with Science 10? Science for Citizens is the course for you. We start by looking at how science has everyday uses in the workplace. Then we focus on how natural changes and human choices affect global systems. Finally, we look at how science informs our decisions and impacts our daily lives.

Topics include:

• Safe use of household and workplace chemicals/WHMIS

• Home technologies

• Waste recycling and disposal

• Forensic Science

• Extreme weather events

• Survival Needs

• Energy production and impacts

• Sustainability of resources 

(Life Sciences 11 and Chemistry 11 are strongly 

recommended for success in this course)

This is an advanced course for those students interested in the complex understanding of the human body and its inner workings. The big ideas are explored through research and lab work. There is a fair amount of material to take in and synthesize in this course; daily study is required in order to be successful in this course. Topics include:

• Homeostasis is maintained through physiological processes.

• Gene expression is an interaction between genes and the environment.

• Organ systems have complex interrelationships to maintain homeostasis.

Physics 12 is a study of mechanics and electromagnetism.  It is designed to develop a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.  Lab experience and problem-solving experience are the focus of the learning opportunities.

Core units are as follows:

• Kinematics in two dimensions, 

• Dynamics in two dimensions, 

• Circular Motion and 

• Gravitation Electrostatics, electric circuits and electromagnetism.

A scientific calculator and graph paper are required for this course.

Chemistry 12 is an advanced course for students planning to take post secondary Chemistry, or for those students having a strong interest in the underlying scientific and mathematical processes of natural events.  The course work has a mathematical emphasis and requires a high degree of commitment to working on advanced problem solving.

Required equipment:  notebook, graph paper and a scientific calculator.

The changes in the global climate system are evident in our everyday lives. It is essential to understand the impact of human activities on our ecosystems and planet. Humanity's survival is dependent upon our ability to understand sustainability to support the well-being of self, community and Earth. This course will provide you with knowledge to investigate and gather scientific evidence of changes that are occurring in global climate systems and the impacts on biodiversity. It will give you an opportunity to learn about how humanity can mitigate and adapt towards a more sustainable way of life though an analysis of global environmental ethics, policy and law.