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Please make an appointment with a school counsellor if you have any questions regarding course selection for the 2026-2027 academic year
Students require at least one 20 level science to graduate.
2026-27 ABCI Science Pathway.pdfScience 10 (SCI10)
Science 10 (SCI10)
This course introduces concepts of sustainability of ecosystems, motion, and chemistry.
The scope of the course is designed to help students experience a variety of sciences to help them choose appropriate courses in grades 11 & 12.
Students will participate in a variety of activities that seek to foster the development of scientific skills.
There will be an emphasis on the impact of science on the cultural perspectives of our society as well as the use of scientific inquiry and technological problem solving.
Environmental Science 20 (ESC20)
Environmental Science 20 (ESC20)
Prerequisite: Science 10
Prerequisite: Science 10
What you need to know:
Students will learn how to examine local and global environmental issues such as climate change, water, soil and air quality, urbanization, bioresource management, waste handling and disposal, land-use planning, and the impacts of agriculture and industry on the environment from scientific and Indigenous knowledge perspectives.
Students will examine the role of environmental policies and ethics on decision making and will investigate environmental science related careers.
Computer Science 20 (CSC20)
Computer Science 20 (CSC20)
Prerequisite: Science 10
Prerequisite: Science 10
What you need to know:
*Open to grade 10 students with permission from guidance counsellor
This course focuses on the study of computational thinking and software design, and allows students to become creators of computer applications.
Through hands-on activities, students will develop the fluency necessary to solve a variety of real-world problems.
Several programming environments will be used throughout the course, including Scratch and Python.
Students who are considering careers in computers, engineering, math, sciences, game design, web development, and even art should consider this class an excellent opportunity to develop new approach to problem-solving.
Health Science 20 (HSC20)
Health Science 20 (HSC20)
Prerequisite: Science 10
Prerequisite: Science 10
What you need to know:
This course will challenge students to look at the health science field from holistic and analytic perspectives.
These provide a basis for making sound personal health choices.
Students will apply information in the areas of medical knowledge systems and ethics, human anatomy and physiology, nutrition and metabolism, and medical diagnostics.
Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body will provide a context for studying the normal and abnormal functioning of various body systems is also examined. The tools and techniques used to diagnose these systems.
Students will also investigate the range of health science careers and post-secondary programs available in Saskatchewan.
Physical Science 20 (PSC20)
Physical Science 20 (PSC20)
Prerequisite: Science 10
Note: It is recommended that students have achieved a minimum of 70% in Science 10 and Math 10. Math skills are important for success in this course.
What you need to know:
This course combines elements of Chemistry and Physics to investigate concepts related to heating and cooling, the foundations of chemistry, including the mole and quantitative analysis of molecules and chemical reactions, and the characteristics and properties of waves.
An overarching theme is the study of the enterprise of public and private science as it occurs in agriculture, industry, and universities to help students better understand the physical science related career paths.
Student inquiry will guide independent investigations of physical science phenomena.
Biology 30
Biology 30
Prerequisites: Health Science 20 or Environmental Science 20
Prerequisites: Health Science 20 or Environmental Science 20
What you need to know:
Cellular structure and function will be reviewed followed by an in-depth look at the structure and function of DNA, cell division, and the mechanics and consequences of genetics.
The Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection will be studied as well as Classification and the diversity of life on Earth.
Chemistry 30 (CHE30)
Chemistry 30 (CHE30)
Prerequisite: Physical Science 20
Prerequisite: Physical Science 20
What you need to know:
Topics explored in this course include chemical bonding and materials science, equilibrium systems including aqueous equilibria and acid base equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions and applications of electrochemistry.
Students will also carry out a student directed study in an area of personal interest relevant to Chemistry 30.
Computer Science 30 (CSC30)
Computer Science 30 (CSC30)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 20
Prerequisite: Computer Science 20
What you need to know:
Students who are looking at enrolment in a post-secondary Computer Science/Engineering/Technologist program should consider this course.
This course will challenge students to extend their current understanding of computer science concepts, particularly through the object-oriented programming paradigm.
The Processing language will be used extensively through the term, which allows for impressive visuals to be created in your programs.
A culminating major project will allow students to focus their study on particular interests (game design, productivity software, app development, robotics, etc.…) towards the end of the course. Students who are considering computer science, engineering, math, or sciences at the post-secondary level should take this class.
Physics 30 (PHY30)
Physics 30 (PHY30)
Prerequisite: Physical Science 20
Note: It is recommended that students have achieved a minimum of 70% in Physical Science 20 and Foundations of Math 20. Math skills are important for success in this course.
What you need to know:
Physics 30 uses concepts related to motion, forces, gravitation, electromagnetism, and nuclear and quantum physics to expand the exploration of the nature of physics started in Physical Science 20.
Additionally, there will be an increased emphasis on the mathematical description and analysis of physical phenomena.
Mathematical skills are vital for success in this course.
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