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 2026. 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 is a 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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