Junior Science

Welcome to the Junior Sciences! The Junior Science courses provide an introduction to four streams of Science:

Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science or Astronomy
Physics

Science 8 includes Cells, the Immune System, Matter, Optics, and Plate Tectonics.

Science 9 includes the Atomic Theory, Chemical Formulas, Asexual and Sexual Reproduction, and Static and Current Electricity.

Science 10 includes DNA and Genetics, Chemical Processes, Energy and its effects on living things and the environment, and the Universe.

An Enriched Science 10 course is also offered.

Course Content

Cells

Characteristics of living things
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells
Micro-organisms and human interactions
Immune system
Vaccines/Antibiotics

Matter

Physical and Chemical properties and changes of matter
Introduction to Atomic Theory

Energy and Waves

Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible light and its properties
Mirrors and Lenses, Reflection and Refraction

Science 8

Welcome to Science 8! This class is really exciting as we explore and investigate certain scientific concepts like cells, the kinetic molecular theory, and energy transfer of waves and particles.

Students will engage in fun activities. Look forward to testing paper airplanes, looking at onion cells with a microscope, dissecting a cow's eyeball, building earthquake proof skyscrapers that can hold up to seismic waves, and creating different tectonic boundaries with shaving cream!

Cow Eye dissectiON

Tectonic Plate Boundaries Lab

Earthquake Proof skyscrapers

science 9

Science 9 is divided into three major areas: chemistry, biology, and physics.

Chemistry primarily focuses on the atomic theory and the structure of atoms and ions. Students will analyze data from a periodic table to determine the chemical formulas and names of ionic and covalent compounds.

In biology, students will learn about the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction and the types of cell division that occur in each method of reproduction; mitosis and meiosis.

In physics, students will learn about current electricity and engage in hands-on activities involving series and parallel circuits. Ohm's law is used to see how voltage, current, and resistance compare quantitatively in each type of circuit.

magnesium

Physical representation of a Magnesium Atom using M&M's

Chlorine

Physical representation of a Chlorine Atom using M&M's

Science 10 project

Science 10

Unlike Science 8 and 9, the Science 10 curriculum focuses on inquiry, research, and presentations. Instead of a summative exam, students will prepare a Capstone project. We will include lessons showing students how to use Data Bases and how to assess the validity and reliability of websites so that they may become critical consumers of information.