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Science
Science is a quest for knowledge about nature. The Science Program will provide students with experiences characteristic of this endeavor. These will include a study of natural phenomena and the behaviour of matter. Knowledge will be gained by empirical and theoretical methods directed to enable students to experiment and discover. Thus, students will be able to state hypotheses, design appropriate tests and models, and make revisions based on additional evidence accumulated from their observations. Science provides a greater exposure than any other subject to experimentation and verification; processes that are applicable to many other facets of life. This will help students learn and think rationally during and beyond their years of formal schooling. It is the aim of science education to develop scientifically-literate learners who understand how science, technology and society influence one another and who will be able to use this knowledge in critical thinking and decision-making as responsible citizens of our increasingly complex and technologically oriented society.
Rockway highschool students also have the opportunity to participate in Academic contests to improve their learning.
Grade 7 Science
The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of science while developing skills for critical observation and problem solving. The major concepts will be developed using familiar examples from the natural world, observed during field trips and from the student's past experiences. Students will gain an appreciation for the balance that exists in nature and for the forces of nature that shape our lives. Topics of study include ecosystems, mixtures, heat, structures and the earth’s crust.
Grade 8 Science
The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of science while further developing skills for critical observation and problem solving. The major emphasis of this course will be on the physical environment and the collection of data from that environment. Processing the data in further calculations and presenting it in tables and graphs are important skills to which the students will be introduced. An individual library research or science fair project will be prepared and reported on by each student. Topics for study include cells and organ systems, fluids, optics, mechanical efficiency and water systems.
SNC1D1 Science Grade 9 Academic
This course enables students to understand basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop skills in the processes of scientific inquiry; and to relate science knowledge to technological social and environmental knowledge. Students will learn scientific theories and conduct investigations related to cell division and reproduction; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the universe and space exploration; and the principles of electricity.
SNC1P1 Science Grade 9 Applied
This course enables students to understand basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop practical skills in scientific investigation; and to apply their knowledge of science to everyday situations. Students will design and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to cell division and reproduction the structure and properties of elements and compounds astronomy and space explorations and static and current electricity.
SNC2D1 Science Grade 10 Academic
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. MET Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science, Academic or Applied.
SNC2P1 Science Grade 10 Applied
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. MET Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science, Academic or Applied.
SBI3U1 Biology Grade 11 (University Preparation)
This course furthers students' understanding of the processes involved 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. MET Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic.
SCH3U1 Chemistry Grade 11 (University Preparation)
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 qualitatitive and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment. MET Prerequisite: Science Grade 10 Academic.
SPH3U1 Physics Grade 11 (University Preparation)
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. MET Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic. RMC recommendation: MCR3U or MCF3M concurrent corequisite or prerequisite.
SBI4U1 Biology Grade 12 (University Preparation)
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. MET Prerequisite: Biology Grade 11 University Preparation.
SCH4U1 Chemistry Grade 12 (University Preparation)
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. MET Prerequisite: Chemistry Grade 11 University Preparation.
SPH4U1 Physics Grade 12 (University Preparation)
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 scientic investigations 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. MET Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation.