Anatomy and Physiology 12 lets you dive deep into how the human body works. You’ll explore cell function, protein synthesis, and the major organ systems, discovering how everything works together to maintain homeostasis. Along the way, you’ll complete an inquiry-based project, work through case studies, do hands-on labs at home, and use practice tests to reinforce your learning and prepare for assessments.

Anatomy and Physiology 12 Blended lets you explore how the human body works in depth through a combination of in-person classes and online learning at home. You’ll study cell function, protein synthesis, and the major organ systems, focusing on how they work together to maintain homeostasis. The course includes hands-on, in-person labs with opportunities to work collaboratively with peers, an inquiry-based project, and case studies, along with practice tests to reinforce learning and prepare for assessments. This course is a great way to learn more about your own body and is especially valuable for students interested in the medical or health sciences fields.

How is the periodic table organized? How do reactions work? How can I determine if I will get enough product produced? These are all questions that you will learn how to answer in this course!! Essential background information is learned and can be applied to everyday life, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and environmental chemistry. All of this will be covered using a combination of assignments, projects, labs, games, and hands on activities! Successful completion of Math 10 is recommended for this course.

Chemistry is the branch of science concerned with matter. Chemistry 11 offers a broad introduction to chemistry. You will study the composition and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. The major topics include: atoms, molecules and ions, the mole concept, chemical reactions, atomic theory, solution chemistry and organic chemistry. To be successful in this course, a student should have strong math skills and problem-solving abilities

Chemistry 12 is a senior science course that attempts to explain how these uncomplaining particles behave and why. The five major topics are: reaction kinetics, equilibrium, solubility, acids, bases & salts and oxidation/reduction. Students will be expected to think deeply about many topics and will deal with questions which ask you to apply your knowledge to new situations. Chemistry 12 has a substantial emphasis on applying math to problem situations, so students need to complete Math 11 prior to taking this course.

Chemistry 12 Blended is a physical chemistry course that dives into both quantitative and qualitative analysis of chemical equilibria. In this blended course, you’ll explore reaction mechanisms, solubility products, acids and bases, and oxidation–reduction reactions through in-person classes, hands-on labs—including titrations—projects, and collaborative problem-solving activities. While the content builds on concepts from Chemistry 11, the course also emphasizes applying algebra skills to understand chemical principles, helping you develop a strong foundation for future science studies.

Earth Science 11 is a survey course exploring many facets of planet Earth – its structure, processes occuring upon and within it and the space surrounding it. Geologic topics include the formation of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics and mountain building, volcanism and earthquakes, weathering and erosion and the geologic time scale. Climate, ocean and the solar system are also explored.

Life Science 11 Blended explores the principles of ecology, natural selection, and classification, while examining many major groups of living things. This blended course combines in-person classes with online and at-home learning and includes hands-on activities, labs, dissections, and discussions. Students will also complete a diorama project and study adaptations of local organisms, making it a fun and engaging way to learn about—and experience—the nature all around us.

Life Science 11 is an overview course that provides the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation and understanding of the living world with an emphasis on the levels of organization in biology, adaptation and evolution, taxonomy, ecology, microbiology and plant and animal biology.

The study of Physics 11 provides students with the foundations for post-secondary physical sciences, astronomy and engineering. Topics from both classical and modern physics are covered in this survey course. These topics include motion, energy, waves, optics and special relativity. Additional topics such as quantum mechanics and nuclear physics may also be examined. The diversity of this material helps students to further their understanding of the technical world in which they live and prepares them for the rigorous Physics 12 course. This course best suits students with a firm understanding of mathematics.

The study of Physics 11 provides students with the foundations for post-secondary physical sciences, astronomy and engineering. Topics from both classical and modern physics are covered in this lab-based survey course. These topics include motion, energy, waves, and optics. The hands on component complements the theoretical concepts covered in this course. Learning how to work collaborativly in partners and in groups on labs is an important life skill that is practiced in this course. The diversity of the material covered helps students to further their understanding of the technical world in which they live. This course best suits students with a firm understanding of mathematics.

This course is designed for students who intend to pursue physical sciences, astronomy or engineering in university. Physics 12 covers a broad range of classical physics material including kinematics and dynamics in multiple dimensions, circular motion and dynamics, gravity, statics and electromagnetism. This integrated course requires a thorough understanding of Physics 11 and an aptitude for mathematics.

Physics 12 Blended is a blended course designed for students planning to pursue science, astronomy, or engineering at the university level. It covers a broad range of classical physics topics—including kinematics and dynamics in multiple dimensions, circular motion, gravity, statics, electromagnetism, and special relativity. Students will participate in hands-on, in-person labs, collaborating with peers and sometimes designing their own experiments. They will also complete projects and research-based assignments, applying the skills they learn to everyday life. Successful completion of Physics 11 is required.

Science 10 is an exploration of the foundations of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. Students will work through a combination of assignments, directed research projects, and laboratory investigations, all supported by engaging video and text resources as well as interactive virtual classes. In addition, each student will design and carry out a personal-interest, inquiry-based experimental project that allows them to apply scientific thinking to a question of their choice.

Welcome to science 7 Blended! We are on a trip to discover more about the ancient times and animals that lived then as well as about the pressing issues of modern times such as global warming and green technologies for the future.

This course uses a variety of Gizmos, worksheets, online resources, videos, and hands-on activities. Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including experiments, games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

This course provides an exploration of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science topics. We will take a microscopic look at the universe, exploring cells, the tiny building blocks of life, and atoms, the smallest indivisable particles of matter, before investigating two types of waves: electromagnetic and seismic. The course is designed to respond to students’ individual learning needs and is made up of a wide variety of learning experiences, assignments, and projects which allow students to glean information from both text and audio-visual materials and to express their learning through a spectrum of project types. Students are expected to participate in a monthly virtual class. Students should expect to spend approximately 3.5 hours on the course each week. Parents will need to be actively involved in keeping students on track at home and supervising infrequent tests.

Welcome to blended science 8! This year we will discover an exciting world of cells and microorganisms and understand better how our immune system works and how do we defend ourselves against viruses. We will talk about safety in the science classroom, the scientific process, electromagnetic waves and the ways they influence our world, optics, properties of matter, and the kinetic molecular theory, as well as about the history of the atomic theory. We will explore the theory of plate tectonics, and local tectonic events such as earthquakes.

This course uses a variety of Gizmos, worksheets, online resources, videos, and hands-on activities. Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including experiments, games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

Science 9 enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, sustainability and to relate science to technology, society and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the process of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems, atomic and molecular structure and properties of elements and compounds. Parents will need to be actively involved in keeping students on track at home and supervising tests and quizzes.

Welcome to Blended Science 9! This year we will cover the ever-intriguing topics of cell reproduction, DNA, and genetic engineering. We will talk about safety in the science classroom, the scientific process, the periodic table and naming of the compounds, as well as about the history of the atomic theory. We will explore some topics in ecology and how all the spheres of Earth interact as well as how matter and energy flow through ecosystems.

Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

This course uses a variety of Gizmos, worksheets, online resources, videos, and hands-on activities. Our year consists of 4 Units each with an average of 5 classes. We will try to cover the whole curriculum so it will be video/reading homework assigned for the weeks when we are not in class.

Students can expect to participate in a variety of individual, small group, and whole-class activities including experiments, games, project-based learning, oral presentations, discussions, research, hands-on activities, textbook work, and quizzes.

STEM 7 integrates the learning requirements for Science, Technology and Math into one course. The activities encompass a variety of online and hands-on tasks that are broken down into a weekly schedule within the course so students can easily follow along and ensure they are on track to finish by the end of the year.

This course uses a variety of Gizmos, worksheets, online resources, videos, and hands-on activities. There are two textbooks for the course that supplement learning for both math and science. A student should plan to spend at least three hours each week to gain the most learning from the activities in the course and remain on track to finish in June. Parents should plan to help their child manage their time, check that all tasks from each week have been completed and provide assistance for a concept that is proving harder to learn. The teacher will generally include parents in responses to student questions however students are expected to contact the course teacher independently as needed.

STEM is a multi-discipline course where students receive individual credit for Math 7, Science 7 and ADST 7.  Each course is broken down into two basic areas.  The mark for each course is calculated based on the total mark received for each category when added together.