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…

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…

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…

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 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…

Chemistry 11 examines how elements and compounds are measured, observed, quantified, and transformed. Areas of study include atoms and molecules, matter and energy, the mole, solubility and organic chemistry. The course emphasizes laboratory-based learning, where students develop skills in experimental design, laboratory techniques, data and error analysis, conceptual modelling, and scientific communication. Much of the…

This course provides students with an introduction to sustainable engineering by integrating the main principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy, aligned with the Science 10 curriculum. Through project-based learning, students will learn the basics of the engineering design process while exploring sustainability challenges our planet faces and investigating possible solutions. This option for Science…

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…