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Grade 12 Science

SNC 4M1 GRADE 12 UNIVERISTY/COLLEGE GENERAL SCIENCE

REVISED: 2001 08

TITLE: Science, Grade 12 University/College Preparation

CREDIT VALUE: One

LEVEL: University/College

GUIDELINE TITLE: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 & 12 – Science

MIN. GUIDELINE: Science, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

DESCRIPTION: This course enables students, including those who do not intend to pursue science related programs at the post secondary level to further develop their understanding of science and its technological applications. Students will explore a range of topics, including organic products in everyday life; pathogens and disease; energy alternatives and their impact globally; communications systems; and science and contemporary societal issues. Emphasis will be placed on relating these topics to global issues as well as to daily life, and on developing skills in the ares of experimentation, research, critical thinking, and analysis.

CORE UNITS:

  1. Organic Products in Everyday Life
  2. Pathogens and Disease
  3. Energy Alternatives and Global Impact
  4. Communications Systems 5. Science and Contemporary Societal Issues

PREREQUISITE: Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, i.e. SNC 3M1

 

SNC 4E1 GRADE 12 WORKPLACE SCIENCE(OFFERED BASED ON ENROLMENT)

REVISED: 2003 01

TITLE: Science, Grade 12 Workplace Preparation

CREDIT VALUE: One

LEVEL: Workplace

GUIDELINE TITLE: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 & 12 – Science

MIN. GUIDELINE: Science, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation

DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the science-related knowledge and skills they need to help them make informed decisions in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students will explore a wide range of topics, including chemistry at home and at work; communication technology;medical technology;gardening, horticulture, landscaping and forestry; and alternative life-sustaining environments. Emphasis is placed on relating these topics to students’ experiences both in the world of work and in daily life.

CORE UNITS:

  1. Chemistry at Home and Work
  2. Communications: Sounds and Pictures
  3. Medical Technology
  4. Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping and Forestry
  5. Alternative Environments

PREREQUISITE: Science, Grade 11, Workplace, i.e. SNC 3E1