Science Course Descriptions

General Goals

The goal of science education is to develop scientific literacy. Students normally take Science 10 in their first year of high school. Those interested in science at the postsecondary level can choose from a variety of courses at the academic level in grades 11 and 12. For highly motivated students, advanced courses are offered in biology, chemistry and physics. Students must take at least one first science credit to graduate - see course descriptions. 

Course Descriptions

Science 10 — 1 credit

Completes the first Science requirement
or Completes the additional Science requirement
or Completes a Science/Tech/Math requirement

In Science 10, students are given an opportunity to explore foundation topics in four disciplines of science - biology (ecology), chemistry, meteorology and physics (motion) - in four separate units of study. Within each unit the students practice and strengthen the skills required to participate in the activities of science, and develop an understanding of concepts within that science discipline. An exploration of the relationship among science, technology, society, and the environment, provides a unifying theme across the four areas of science. Broad topical areas include: sustainability of ecosystems; chemical reactions; weather dynamics; and linear motion. This course serves as a basic introduction for further studies in science, particularly in biology, chemistry and physics.

Sciences 10F — 1 credit

Completes the first Science requirement
or Completes the additional Science requirement
or Completes a Science/Tech/Math requirement

In Sciences 10, students are given an opportunity to explore foundation topics in four disciplines of science - biology (ecology), chemistry, meteorology and physics (motion) - in four separate units of study. Within each unit the students practice and strengthen the skills required to participate in the activities of science, and develop an understanding of concepts within that science discipline. An exploration of the relationship among science, technology, society, and the environment, provides a unifying theme across the four areas of science. Broad topical areas include: sustainability of ecosystems, chemical reactions, weather dynamics and linear motion. This course serves as a basic introduction for further studies in science, particularly in biology, chemistry and physics.