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Science & Technology
​Gr. 10 (ST)

Course Description
The course Science & Technology is part of the general education path and is required for a student’s high school leaving certificate. 
 
Textbook & Resource :  Observatory 4, facilelearning.com
 
Evaluation
Student marks will be assessed by competency using the assigned percentages according as determined by MEES and the QEP.
 
Competency
40%  Competency 1/Lab:  Seeks answers or solutions to scientific or technological problems. 
60%  Competency 2/Theory:  Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology.
 
A variety of assessment tools will be used to evaluate the above competencies, which includes:  quizzes; tests; labs; projects; journals; evaluation situations; etc.
 
*** A MEES exam will be given for the ST course in June where it will make up 50% of the final C2 mark.​​

Compulsory Concepts

​Environmental Science & Technology Gr. 10 (EST)

Course Description
This 8-credit course consists of the two programmes, each worth 4, below:

• Science & Technology (ST) is compulsory for the high school leaving certificate

 

• Environmental Science & Technology (EST) is the option course that prepares students for Secondary V Physics and Chemistry and  may be required for some CEGEP programs.

 
Textbook & Resource:  Observatory 4, facilelearning.com
 
Evaluation
There are two sets of marks; one for ST and one for EST programme.  Student marks will be assessed by competency using the assigned percentages according as determined by MEES and the QEP.
 
Competency
40%  Competency 1/Lab:  Seeks answers or solutions to scientific or technological problems. 
60%  Competency 2/Theory:  Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology.
 
A variety of assessment tools will be used to evaluate the above competencies, which includes:  quizzes; tests; labs; projects; journals; evaluation situations; etc.
 
**  Students are to write the two final evaluations in June.
*** A MEES exam will be given for the ST course in June where it will make up 50% of the final C2 mark.
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Compulsory Concepts

​Chemistry
​Grade 11

Course description:
Chemistry is a senior science course, often required for the CEGEP Science programs and many diploma programs.  The following topics are covered: Gases, Reaction Rates, Energy in Chemical Reactions, and Equilibrium.
 
Textbook:  Quantum Chemistry
Additional Resource: Heath Chemistry (1996 edition):   Chapters 1 - 5 (review), 6, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20
Parts of other chapters may be used for the purpose of review or enrichment.
Evaluation:
Student marks will be assessed by competency using the assigned percentages according as determined by MEES and the QEP.
Competency
40% Competency 1/Lab: Seeks answers or solutions to scientific or technological problems           
60% Competency 2/Theory: Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology           
 
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Compulsory Concepts