Sciences
After
the Grade 10 introductory courses, students have the choice of pursuing
broadly-based general courses, or more rigorous courses in the separate
disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each of these three follows a
two-year curriculum to university entrance level. Advanced Placement (AP)
courses are offered in Chemistry, Physics and
Biology.
Science
10F (SCI 10F)
This
remedial course is only available to students who have previously completed the
course but failed to earn their grade 9 Science credit. The course covers four
main units of study: Biology/Reproduction, Chemistry/Periodic tables and acids
and bases, Physics/Electricity and Earth Space
Science/Astronomy.
Science
20F (SCI 20F)
Science
20F introduces students to basic scientific principles in biology, chemistry,
physics and weather. This course provides an excellent basis for future science
programs. The biology component emphasizes abiotic and biotic relationships,
ecological associations, and environmental impacts. The chemistry unit focuses
on a review of matter and energy, chemical reactions, and an introduction to
acids and bases. The physics component focuses on topics in kinematics, and
includes the use of computer-based motion sensors. The weather section involves
data collection and analysis, with an emphasis on prediction. The
interdisciplinary nature of Science 20F facilitates human impact studies of each
topic. This course is a prerequisite for S level courses in physics and
chemistry.
Science
Honours 20FH (SCI 20FH)
The
Science 20FH Honours course addresses the same topics and outcomes of the
Science 20F course, with an accelerated, and more rigorous approach. Extensions
of each of the four units are explored, and students are expected to develop
research skills and lab techniques beyond the 20F level. This challenging course
provides a springboard into the AP program. This course is designed for
highly motivated students with a strong standing in Grade 9 Math and Science.
Enrollment in this course is determined by
invitation.
Science
20E (SCI 20E)
EAL
students are provided learning activities that parallel the Science 20F course.
However, the materials and instructional methods used are specifically designed
for students whose first language is not English.
Science
30S (SCI 30S)
Current
Topics 30S
is designed as an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching and learning of
science and recognizes the diverse interconnectedness among the sciences as
practiced today. The course integrates a variety of science disciplines to help
students understand a science-related issue, trend, innovation or point of view
with a strong focus on student collaboration. The topics the teacher will select
for study will be based on the students’interests, current issues, or recognized
essential areas of inquiry. Possible units of study include: Global Warming and
Climate Change, Emerging Medical and Health Technologies, Renewable Energy
Technologies and other issues of the day such as the impact of animal wastes on
agricultural land and drinking water supplies. This is very much an
issues/topics approach to science.
Science
40S (SCI 40S)
Integrated
Science 40S
focuses on inquiry into science and integrates not only the sciences but looks
to other curricula to support the attainment of representational outcomes and
skills. Integrated Science 40S builds on Current Topics 30S with an extension
into outcomes of representation (oral, computer/web, print, art and film). The
course offers opportunities for students to engage in research, grant writing,
film production, debates and sustainable education mentoring. FRC students will
have opportunities to work at the FRC Wetlands Center of Excellence located at
Kelburn Farm. Students trained in wetlands education will deliver workshops for
grade 4 students and teachers from Pembina Trails School
Division.
After
the Grade 10 introductory courses, students have the choice of pursuing
broadly-based general courses, or more rigorous courses in the separate
disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each of these three follows a
two-year curriculum to university entrance level. Advanced Placement (AP)
courses are offered in Chemistry, Physics and
Biology.
Science
10F (SCI 10F)
This
remedial course is only available to students who have previously completed the
course but failed to earn their grade 9 Science credit. The course covers four
main units of study: Biology/Reproduction, Chemistry/Periodic tables and acids
and bases, Physics/Electricity and Earth Space
Science/Astronomy.
Science
20F (SCI 20F)
Science
20F introduces students to basic scientific principles in biology, chemistry,
physics and weather. This course provides an excellent basis for future science
programs. The biology component emphasizes abiotic and biotic relationships,
ecological associations, and environmental impacts. The chemistry unit focuses
on a review of matter and energy, chemical reactions, and an introduction to
acids and bases. The physics component focuses on topics in kinematics, and
includes the use of computer-based motion sensors. The weather section involves
data collection and analysis, with an emphasis on prediction. The
interdisciplinary nature of Science 20F facilitates human impact studies of each
topic. This course is a prerequisite for S level courses in physics and
chemistry.
Science
Honours 20FH (SCI 20FH)
The
Science 20FH Honours course addresses the same topics and outcomes of the
Science 20F course, with an accelerated, and more rigorous approach. Extensions
of each of the four units are explored, and students are expected to develop
research skills and lab techniques beyond the 20F level. This challenging course
provides a springboard into the AP program. This course is designed for
highly motivated students with a strong standing in Grade 9 Math and Science.
Enrollment in this course is determined by
invitation.
Science
20E (SCI 20E)
EAL
students are provided learning activities that parallel the Science 20F course.
However, the materials and instructional methods used are specifically designed
for students whose first language is not English.
Science
30S (SCI 30S)
Current
Topics 30S
is designed as an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching and learning of
science and recognizes the diverse interconnectedness among the sciences as
practiced today. The course integrates a variety of science disciplines to help
students understand a science-related issue, trend, innovation or point of view
with a strong focus on student collaboration. The topics the teacher will select
for study will be based on the students’interests, current issues, or recognized
essential areas of inquiry. Possible units of study include: Global Warming and
Climate Change, Emerging Medical and Health Technologies, Renewable Energy
Technologies and other issues of the day such as the impact of animal wastes on
agricultural land and drinking water supplies. This is very much an
issues/topics approach to science.
Science
40S (SCI 40S)
Integrated
Science 40S
focuses on inquiry into science and integrates not only the sciences but looks
to other curricula to support the attainment of representational outcomes and
skills. Integrated Science 40S builds on Current Topics 30S with an extension
into outcomes of representation (oral, computer/web, print, art and film). The
course offers opportunities for students to engage in research, grant writing,
film production, debates and sustainable education mentoring. FRC students will
have opportunities to work at the FRC Wetlands Center of Excellence located at
Kelburn Farm. Students trained in wetlands education will deliver workshops for
grade 4 students and teachers from Pembina Trails School
Division.