Science 10
(5 credits)
Science 10 is an integrated academic course, which helps students understand and apply the fundamental concepts and skills common to biology, chemistry and physics. The key scientific concepts of energy, matter, and change are emphasized.
Prerequisite: 65% in Grade 9 Science or
65% in Science 14
Biology 20
(5 credits)
The key science themes in Biology 20 are the concepts of systems, equilibrium, energy, and matter. These concepts are continuously related and interconnected in the study of the biosphere; ecosystems; photosynthesis and cellular respiration; and human systems.
Recommended Prerequisite:
65% in Science 10
Biology 30
(5 credits)
The major topics studied are chemical and electrical regulatory systems; reproduction and development; cells, chromosomes and DNA; and changes in populations and communities. Laboratory work is included. Students must write a provincial diploma examination.
Recommended Prerequisite:
65% in Biology 20
Chemistry 20
(5 credits)
Matter and chemical change are the themes common to all units of Chemistry 20. In addition, different units also integrate knowledge and skills about the nature of science, technology, and STS issues. Scientific problem-solving skills are progressively developed along with the empirical and theoretical knowledge necessary to describe and understand chemical substances and their reactions. After a review of the chemistry from Science 10, the following topics are studied: matter & chemical bonding, gases, solutions and acids & bases, and quantitative relationships in chemical changes.
Recommended Prerequisite:
65% in Science 10
Chemistry 30
(5 credits)
The scientific and technological knowledge and skills developed in the previous Chemistry 20 course are continued in the study of the Chemistry 30 core curriculum. Major topics include electrochemistry (technology emphasis), acids, bases and equilibrium (nature of science emphasis), and chemical energy (science and society emphasis). Many laboratory activities and exercises are used to develop communication and problem-solving skills. Students must write a provincial diploma examination.
Recommended Prerequisite:
65% in Chemistry 20
Physics 20
(5 credits)
This course in physics continues the study of motion and energy using the concepts and mathematical skills introduced in Science 10. The description of motion (kinematics) is extended to vector quantities and circular motion. The study of the causes of motion (dynamics) includes Newton’s Laws and mechanical energy, work, and power. The themes of energy and change continue in the introduction to mechanical waves.
Recommended Prerequisite:
65% in Science 10 and Pure or Applied Math 10
Physics 30
(5 credits)
The theories and laws developed in Physics 20 are used extensively in the study of conservation laws, electric and magnetic forces and fields, nature of the atom, and waves and particles. Various technological applications and societal implications are integrated with the core topics throughout the course. Communication and problem-solving skills are emphasized in order to prepare students for post-secondary programs and the provincial diploma examination.
Recommended Prerequisite:
65% in Physics 20
