Science Program

the entrance requirements of the universities or technical institutes that offer the programs of interest to them. COURSE SEQUENCE Science 20 Science 30 Science 10 Chemistry 20 Chemistry 30

Physics 20 Physics 30

Science 9 Biology 20 Biology 30

Science 14 Science 24

Referral Science 10-4 Science 20-4

SCIENCE ADVANCED PlACEMENT SEQUENCE

Sci 9 Sci 10 75% Chem 20/30 AP

Biology 20/30 AP

The AP Science program is for students who enjoy chemistry, physics or biology and have had a high level of achievement in the subject.

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science 10

Prerequisite: 50% in Science 9

Recommended 65% or better in Science 9 and Math 9

Science 10 is the introductory course to senior high school science. Units in Biology,

Chemistry and Physics cover concepts of energy transfer and flow in: single-celled organisms and plants, chemical reactions, large scale results of energy outcomes in global systems and introduces the comparison of motion scalars and vectors.

BIOlOGY 20

Prerequisite: Recommended 65% or better in Science 10

Biology 20 covers various components of Ecology and Human Systems. In the Ecology unit, the movement of energy through the Biosphere is investigated. Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis are covered in depth and basic concepts of evolutionary theory are investigated. In the Human Systems section, the Digestive, Respiratory, Excretory, Circulatory, and muscle function are examined.

CHEMISTRY 20

Prerequisite: Recommended 65% or better in Science 10

Chemistry 20 picks up where the Science 10 chemistry unit left off and continues investigations in solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and chemical bonding. PHYSICS 20

Prerequisite: Recommended 65% or better in Science 10 and 60% in Math 10-C

Physics 20 deals with linear and two dimensional vectors, kinematics, dynamics, periodic motion (wave behaviours) and energy conservation. Forces covered include centripetal force, and the force of gravitational attraction between all matters. This really is rocket science! SCIENCE 20

Prerequisite: Science 10 and Math 10-C

Science 20 is an academic course that covers basic organic chemistry, momentum, ecology, and basic concepts in Earth Sciences. It is recommended for those students who wish an academic approach to studying Sciences at high school, but may not be pursuing post- secondary studies in science.

BIOlOGY 30

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Prerequisite: Chemistry 20, Recommended 65%

Chemistry 30 looks at the relationships that underlie the very nature of chemical change. Aside from an introduction to Organic Chemistry, thermochemical changes, electrochemical changes, equilibrium, and acids are explored in detail.

PHYsics 30

Prerequisite: Physics 20, Recommended 65% and Pure Math 20, 60%

Physics 30 is a course that investigates more deeply both Newtonian Physics and more modern physical concepts. Momentum and impulse, electric and magnetic forces and fields, and the various concepts of electromagnetic radiation are covered. Also covered are concepts in atomic and nuclear physics as well as The Standard Model.

science 30

Prerequisite: Science 20

As with Science 20, Science 30 integrates Biology, Chemistry, and Physics concepts. Units deal with environmental relationships between living systems, chemistry, and energy interactions. Also covered are electromagnetic energy and its associated effects.

SCIENCE 14/24 SEQUENCE

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Science 9

These courses are designed to offer an integrated Science program which will provide essential science concepts and a general understanding of how science affects everyday life. Successful completion of these two 5 credit courses fulfill the 10 credit Science requirement for an Alberta High School Diploma.

SCIENCE 10-4 AND 20-4 (KNOWlEDGE AND EMPlOYABIlITY SEQUENCE)

Successful completion of Science 10-4 and Science 20-4 allow students to meet the credits requirement of the Certificate of Achievement. The same general course outline is followed as Science 14-24 as students learn about the Environment, Life Forms and Diversity, and the balance of Biological, Chemical, and Physical

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BIOlOGY 20/30 AP

Prerequisite: 75% or better in Science 10

Biology 20/30 AP is a more in-depth investigation of the concepts covered in the regular Biology 20/30 courses. Extra emphasis is placed on lab work, and research. The subject matter and labs covered in the Biology AP courses are equivalent to most first year university Biology courses.

Note | The Biology 30 AP exam is IN ADDITION to the regular Biology 30 Diploma exam.

CHEMISTRY 20/30 AP

Prerequisite: 75% or better in Science 10

Chemistry 20/30 AP covers the regular Chemistry 20 & 30 course content as well as additional topics and includes a larger lab component; some of which are of university equivalence. Note | The Chemistry 30 AP exam is IN ADDITION to the regular Diploma Chemistry 30 exam.

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social studies ProGraM

Social Studies is a subject which assists students to acquire the basic knowledge, skills and positive attitudes needed to be responsible citizens and contributing members of society. Social Studies draws upon history, geography, economics, other social sciences, the behavioural sciences and humanities while attempting to teach a wide range of critical and creative thinking skills.

COURSE SEQUENCE

European History AP

Social 10-1 Social 20-1 Social 30-1

Social 9

Social 10-2 Social 20-2 Social 30-2

Referral Social 10-4 Social 20-4

Honours social studies

The Social Studies Curriculum provides enrichment opportunities for all interested students who achieve an 80% in their respective class. Students will focus on a specific area of their social studies curriculum which intrigues them and create an honors project surrounding this focus area. The Honours Project will include a body of research, a visual component and the expectation that the project will be shared with their class. The project will be assessed between one and five percent of the student’s grade as determined through the cooperating teacher’s evaluation based on a mutually agreed upon evaluation rubric. Students interested in pursuing Advanced Placement History are encouraged to complete an Honors project in both the Social 10-1 and 20-1 programs.

euroPean HistorY adVanced PlaceMent (5 credits)

An interest in history and the desire to develop critical thinking is what is needed to enjoy this course.

European History AP focuses on the intellectual and cultural, political and diplomatic, and social and economic history of Europe from 1450 CE to the 21st Century, from the Italian Renaissance to the modern era. Skills in university level writing, primary historical source analysis, and the study of art as a commentary are developed throughout the course. The AP exam provides the student the opportunity to potentially gain credit for a first year university history course.

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