Grade 9 Science - SNC1W

This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.

Prerequisite: None

Grade 9, Locally Developed Science - SNC1L

This course emphasizes reinforcing and strengthening science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and the relationship between science, society, and the environment, to prepare students for success in everyday life, and in the workplace, and in the Science Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course. Students explore a range of topics, including science in daily life, properties of common materials, life-sustaining processes in simple and complex organisms, and electrical circuits. Students have the opportunity to extend mathematical and scientific process skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical science activities.

​Prerequisite: None

Grade 10

Grade 10, Academic Science - SNC2D1

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. 

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science (SNC1W)

Grade 10, Applied Science - SNC2P1

This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells and body systems; chemical reactions; factors affecting climate change; and the interaction of light and matter. 

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science (SNC1W)​

Grade 10, Locally Developed Science - SNC2L1

This course emphasizes reinforcing and strengthening science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and the relationship between science, society, and the environment, to prepare students for success in everyday life, and in the workplace, and in the Science Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course. Students explore a range of topics, including science in the media, interactions of common materials, interdependence of organisms in communities, and using electrical energy. ​ Students have the opportunity to extend mathematical and scientific process skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical science activities.

 Prerequisite: None

Grade 11

Grade 11, University Biology - SBI3U1

This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation. 

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science (SNC2D)

Grade 11, Advanced Placement Biology  - University Preparation - SBI3UE

This course follows the same description outlined in the SBI3U1 course above, and in addition, it provides enrichment activities and projects that help prepare students for the Advanced Placement Biology exam which takes place in grade 12.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science (SNC2D)

Grade 11, College Biology - SBI3C1

This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. 

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic or Applied Science (SNC2D or SNC2P)

Grade 11, University Chemistry - SCH3U1

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment. 

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science (SNC2D)

Grade 11, Advanced Placement Chemistry - University Preparation - SCH3UE

This course follows the same description outlined in the SCH3U1 course above, and in addition, it provides enrichment activities and projects that help prepare students for the Advanced Placement Chemistry exam which takes place in grade 12.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science​ (SNC2D)

Grade 11, University Physics - SPH3U1

This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. 

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science​ (SNC2D)

Grade 11, Advanced Placement Physics - University Preparation - SPH3UE

This course follows the same description outlined in the SPH3U1 course above, and in addition, it provides enrichment activities and projects that help prepare students for the Advanced Placement Physics exams which takes place in grade 12.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science​ (SNC2D)

Grade 12

Grade 12, University Biology - SBI4U1

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. 

Prerequisite: Grade 11 University Biology (SBI3U)

Grade 12, Advanced Placement Biology  - University Preparation - SBI4UE

This course follows the same description outlined in the SBI4U1 course above, and in addition, it provides enrichment activities and projects that help prepare students for the Advanced Placement Biology exam that takes place in May.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 University Preparation Biology (SBI3U)

Grade 12, University Chemistry - SCH4U1

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. 

Prerequisite: Grade 11 University Chemistry (SCH3U)

Grade 12, Advanced Placement Chemistry - University Preparation - SCH4UE

This course follows the same description outlined in the SCH4U1 course above, and in addition, it provides enrichment activities and projects that help prepare students for the Advanced Placement Chemistry exam that takes place in May.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 University Chemistry (SCH3U)

Grade 12, College Chemistry - SCH4C1 (only offered according to availability)

This course enables students to develop an understanding of chemistry through the study of matter and qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will use a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and the effects of technological applications and processes on society and the environment. 

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic or Applied Science (SNC1D/SNC1P)

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Grade 12, University Physics - SPH4U1

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 University Physics (SPH3U)

Grade 12, Advanced Placement Physics - University Preparation - SPH4UE

This course follows the same description outlined in the SPH4U1 course above, and in addition, it provides enrichment activities and projects that help prepare students for the Advanced Placement Physics exams that takes place in May.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 University Preparation Physics (SPH3U)

For more information, please refer to the Ontario Curriculum Documents linked below:

​Gr. 9 Ontario Science Curriculum

Gr.10 Ontario Science Curriculum 

Gr. 11-12 Ontario Science Curriculum