Havergal College Course Calendar, 2019-20 Academic Year

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

PREREQUISITE PATHWAYS

Chemistry SCH4U Grade 12, University Biology SBI4U Grade 12, University Earth and Space Science SES4U Grade 12, University

Biology SBI3U Grade 11, University

Chemistry SCH3U Grade 11, University

Science SNC1D Grade 9, Academic

Science SNC2D Grade 10, Academic

Physics SPH3U Grade 11, University

Physics SPH4U Grade 12, University

Environmental Science SVN3Me Grade 11, University

Science education plays a vital part in the development of a person’s intellectual curiosity. At Havergal College, we are committed to developing young women with strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities. We prepare our students for the rigors of post-secondary science education while nurturing a sense of wonder about the natural world around us. Our science programs not only encourage inquiry and exploration of ideas, but also provide challenging content in the areas of biology, chemistry and physics. Havergal students must be able to make informed decisions about the impact of science and technology as well as about environmental issues. These decisions can only be made with a solid understanding of the science involved.

The Science and Technology courses offered in Grades 7 and 8 focus on the skills and processes that are fundamental to scientific investigations. Students use these skills and processes to conduct and report on their own experiments. Students learn to confidently and safely use the tools and equipment necessary to gather data and report accurately on that data. Computer technology is directly incorporated into these courses and students use this technology to record, analyse and present their results. Word processing, spreadsheet and PowerPoint applications are taught and used by the students in an authentic context. During their investigations, students learn the core content required in Grade 7 and 8 Science and Technology.

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