Courses

This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills and use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens.

TBA

This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid-base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.

This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells and body systems; chemical reactions; factors affecting climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.

This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.

This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behavior of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

This course introduces students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study qualitative analysis, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, organic chemistry and electrochemistry, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will employ a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in everyday life and in the development of new technologies and products.

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behavior of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

This course introduces students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study qualitative analysis, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, organic chemistry and electrochemistry, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will employ a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in everyday life and in the development of new technologies and products.

The overall aim of the Secondary Science program is to ensure scientific literacy for every Secondary School
graduate. This aim can be achieved by meeting three overall goals for every student, which is as follows

• to understand the basic concepts of science
• to develop the skills, strategies, and habits of study required for scientific inquiry
• to relate science to technology, society, and the environment

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics, to develop their problem solving and laboratory skills, and to refine their ability to communicate scientific information.
This policy reflects and supports the school mission: To develop in students the love of sport through
learning and the love of learning through sport. The BCSS Science Department strives to recognize and
respect the whole student while endeavoring to foster commitment and responsibility and develop strong time management skills. Although we must all accept responsibility and take initiative for our own learning, your classroom teacher will work with you to provide the support you need to strive for excellence in your Grade 11 Physics class.

The overall aim of the Secondary Science program is to ensure scientific literacy for every Secondary School graduate.

This aim can be achieved by meeting three overall goals for every student, which is as follows:

• to understand the basic concepts of science
   
• to develop the skills, strategies, and habits of study required for scientific inquiry
   
• to relate science to technology, society, and the environment

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics, to develop their problem solving and laboratory skills, and to refine their ability to communicate scientific information.
This policy reflects and supports the school mission: To develop in students the love of sport through learning and the love of learning through sport. The BCSS Science Department strives to recognize and respect the whole student while endeavoring to foster commitment and responsibility and develop strong time management skills. Although we must all accept responsibility and take initiative for our own learning, your classroom teacher will work with you to provide the support you need to strive for excellence in your Grade 11 Physics class.

The overall aim of the Secondary Science program is to ensure scientific literacy for every Secondary School graduate. This aim can be achieved by meeting three overall goals for every student, which is as follows:

• to understand the basic concepts of science
• to develop the skills, strategies, and habits of study required for scientific inquiry
• to relate science to technology, society, and the environment

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics, to develop their problem solving and laboratory skills, and to refine their ability to communicate scientific information.
This policy reflects and supports the school mission: To develop in students the love of sport through learning and the love of learning through sport. The BCSS Science Department strives to recognize and
respect the whole student while endeavoring to foster commitment and responsibility and develop strong time management skills. Although we must all accept responsibility and take initiative for our own learning, your classroom teacher will work with you to provide the support you need to strive for excellence in your Grade 12 Physics class.

This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.

This course investigates interactions between natural and human systems, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of human activity on ecosystems and natural processes. Students will analyse these impacts and propose ways of reducing them. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas. They will also consider questions of individual responsibility and environmental stewardship as they explore ways of developing a more sustainable relationship with the environment.