Course OverviewCourse Description
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. Assessment & Evaluation Coursework will make up 70% of your overall mark. At the end of semester there will be a culminating activity plus a final examination. Together, these will make up the remaining 30% of your overall mark. |
Course Schedule (tentative)Below is an tentative schedule for the topics covered in this course. To access specific information regarding assignments, readings, tests, please click on the topic to take you to that page.
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