Science

In addition to the units covered in Chemistry 12, the AP course adds Thermodynamics and Applications of Thermodynamics. AP is faster-paced than regular Chemistry 12 and adds complexity in some units. Students will engage in problem-solving for open-ended theory, multiple-choice calculations, and guided inquiry investigations. Solid algebra skills are essential: formulae, rearrangement of formulae, substitution…

The AP version of this course is very different from Physics 11 and explores physics concepts in greater depth and mathematical rigour. Students study kinematics, focusing on how an object’s motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted; dynamics, examining the forces involved in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, circular, and rotational motion; statics; and fluid mechanics. The course…

AP Physics 12 builds on the work in AP Physics 11 and continues to focus on concepts involving forces and fields, energy conservation, and systems of particles. These concepts are reflected in the study of thermodynamics, electrostatics, circuits, electromagnetism, waves, optics, rotational motion, and modern physics. Problem-solving, both individually and in groups, is a large…

This course provides students with an understanding of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. This course explores what defines life, how it is organized, and the unifying role of evolution. Students examine prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and investigate how life exists in both single-celled and multicelled forms. They study the science of classification and how…

This course covers key topics that explain the structure, function, and continuity of life. Students explore biomolecules and how they form the foundation of living organisms; examine cell structures and functions, with a focus on membranes and the movement of materials across them; and study the principles of evolution and natural selection. The course also…

Earth Sciences 11 provides students with an opportunity to understand the scientific principles underlying these issues and to explore sustainable ways to address them. Through project-based learning, students learn the basics of astronomy, geology, hydrology, oceanography and atmospheric sciences while gaining an understanding of Indigenous perspectives on earth systems and their connections with our solar…

This course examines the biological processes that support life from the molecular to the organismal level. Students study biological molecules, metabolism, and enzymes, as well as how the body regulates its internal environment and transports materials across cell membranes. The course explores DNA replication and gene expression, the role of proteins in determining cell structure…

This course covers key topics that explain the structure, function, and continuity of life. Students explore biomolecules and how they form the foundation of living organisms; examine cell structures and functions, with a focus on membranes and the movement of materials across them; and study the principles of evolution and natural selection. The course also…

This course focuses on the core principles that explain how living systems function and interact. Students examine how evolution drives both the diversity and unity of life, and how biological systems use energy and molecular building blocks to grow, reproduce, and maintain dynamic homeostasis. The course also explores how living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and…