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. (Prerequisite: Biology 40S, BIO 30S is also considered an asset)
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. Enrolment in this course is determined by invitation.
Science 20E (SCI 20E)
EAL students are provided learning activities that parellel 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. 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, Fresh Water Supplies and Systems, 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.
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. Enrolment in this course is determined by invitation.
Science 20E (SCI 20E)
EAL students are provided learning activities that parellel 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. 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, Fresh Water Supplies and Systems, 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.