thermodynamics , solubility , acid-base chemistry , and electrochemistry . Preparation for the AP examination is part of the course . Students will communicate their understanding through a variety of assessments that may include quizzes , tests , laboratory reports , projects and assignments .
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 11
Prerequisite Science 10
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based , using a variety of inquiry-based strategies
Environmental Science 11 students will refine competencies in communication , critical thinking , and personal and social awareness as they engage in the scientific process , acquire new laboratory skills and contribute to local conservation initiatives . Students will focus on broadening their understanding of local ecosystems , with emphasis placed on ecosystem diversity and sustainability . Students will apply their learning by examining environmental issues from multiple perspectives . Based on availability , a mandatory excursion trip to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre will be held in the spring of 2025 . In lieu of this trip , other experiential place-based field trips may be offered . Students will demonstrate their understanding of different standards through a variety of assessments . They will be given multiple opportunities to show progress for each standard .
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 12
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Successful completion of a Grade 11 science course
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based , using a variety of inquiry-based strategies
Environmental Science 12 students will extend competencies in communication , critical thinking , and personal and social awareness as they further engage in the scientific process , refine laboratory skills and contribute to local conservation initiatives . Students will study topics including global water consumption , food security , changes to climate systems , land use / management and environmental policy and law . The knowledge they acquire throughout these topics will be applied to real-world scenarios and used to investigate the impacts of human actions and how they can take steps to make a positive difference in the world around them . Students will also apply their learning by examining environmental issues from multiple perspectives . As Environmental Science 12 is an interdisciplinary course focused on competency development , successful completion of a Grade 11 science course isa sufficient prerequisite . Students will demonstrate their understanding of different standards through a variety of assessments . They will be given multiple opportunities to show progress for each standard .
PHYSICS 11
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Science 10 . Students should be competent at algebraic and numeric problem solving .
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based , using a variety of inquiry-based strategies
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