Science courses provide students with the facts, principles, and concepts for a better understanding of their environment. Inter-relationships among science, technology and society are illustrated in all courses. Students develop logical and critical thinking skills and scientific problem solving skills.
Although a 20 level course is the minimum requirement for a High School Diploma, at least one 30 level course is required for the majority of faculties in post-secondary institutions and/or programs.
Science 14
(5 credits)
Science 14 is a general introductory course designed to meet the needs of students who have experienced difficulty in science and mathematics. It emphasizes the application of science to everyday life, including topics from biology, health sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences. Particular attention is paid to the development of learning and scientific skills.
Students in this course generally go to Science 24 to complete Diploma requirements. This course does not prepare students to consider Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics at the Grade 11 and 12 levels.
Prerequisite: Less than 65% in
Grade 9 Science
Science 24
(5 credits)
The Science 24 program consists of 4 units each dealing with a different aspect of Science. In Unit A, "Application of Matter and Chemical Change" students expand their understanding of matter from Science 14. Emphasis is on chemical reactions that are important to today's society in meeting our personal needs. Unit B, "Understanding common Energy Conversion Systems", is studied in the context of food chains, fossil fuels and generation and distribution of electricity. In Unit C, "Disease Defense and Human Health", students investigate a variety of environmental, pathogenic and genetic factors and their effects on health. Finally, Unit D, "Motion, Change and Transportation Safety" looks at the laws of conversation of momentum and how they affect the design of cars, safety regulations and practices governing transportation.
Prerequisite: 50% in Science 14 or
45% in Science 10
