- Course Registration Guide
Course Descriptions
2023/24
Science 9
(Grade 9; 1 year; 1.0 credit)
Science 9 is an interdisciplinary course that, combined with Science 10, will cover topics in physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences and engineering. The course is built using the Next Generation Science Standards (USA) and through their study, students will gain a more holistic understanding of the world around them. The course will allow students to gain the skills necessary for inquiry, and the development of scientific models and explanations. It will also allow students to become more scientifically literate and encourage them to reflect on the impact of science, technology, and engineering on society and the environment. Topics of study include: forces, chemical bonding, chemical reactions that govern the carbon cycle, climate change adaptations, and evolution. This course will prepare students for Science 10, which will build on this course, and ultimately prepare students for any of the International Baccalaureate sciences.
Science 10
(Grade 10; 1 year; 1.0 credit)
Science 10 is an interdisciplinary course that, combined with Science 9, will cover topics in physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences and engineering. The course is built using the Next Generation Science Standards (USA) and through their study, students will gain a more holistic understanding of the world around them. The course will allow students to gain the skills necessary for inquiry, and the development of scientific models and explanations. It will also allow students to become more scientifically literate and encourage them to reflect on the impact of science, technology, and engineering on society and the environment. Topics of study include inheritance, chemical changes, waves, collisions, and electricity. This course will prepare students for any of the International Baccalaureate sciences.
IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Standard Level
(Grade 11/12; 2 years; 2.0 credits)
This is a two-year course in environmental systems and societies that provides students with a coherent perspective of the interrelationships between environmental systems and human societies; one that will enable students to adopt an informed personal response to the wide range of pressing environmental issues that they will inevitably come to face. The course aims to foster an international perspective, awareness of local and global environmental concerns and an understanding of the scientific method. Studied topics include ecosystems, human carrying capacity and resource use, conservation and biodiversity, pollution management, sustainable food production, and global warming. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate the application of the scientific method and prepare students for the major internal assessment (IA) in year 2. ESS is an interdisciplinary course that satisfies the IB Diploma requirements for Group 3 and/or Group 4.
IB Biology SL
(Grade 11-12; 2 year; 2.0 credit)
IB Biology Standard Level is a two year course that covers six topics in biology including: biochemistry, cells, genetics, ecology, evolution and human physiology. This is an advanced biology course aimed to prepare students for future study in university. Students will learn and continuously practice the writing and analysis skills which are critical for success on external exams and investigation reports. Throughout the course, the scientific method is taught and applied and Theory of Knowledge, international-mindedness and ethical principles are addressed. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate the application of the scientific method and prepare students for the major internal assessment (IA) in year 2. A minimum of 40 lab hours will be completed during the course.
IB Biology HL
(Grade 11-12; 2 year; 2.0 credit)
IB Biology Higher Level is a two year course that covers six core and four additional higher level topics including: biochemistry, cells, genetics, ecology, evolution, animal and plant physiology. Additional higher level topics are similar to the core topics but are studied in greater depth and represent 70 extra teaching hours. This is an advanced biology course aimed to prepare students for future study in university. Students will learn and continuously practice the writing and analysis skills which are critical for success on external exams and investigation reports. Throughout the course, the scientific method is taught and applied and Theory of Knowledge, international-mindedness and ethical principles are addressed. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate the application of the scientific method and prepare students for the major internal assessment (IA) in year 2. A minimum of 60 lab hours will be completed during the course.
IB Chemistry SL
(Grade 11-12; 2 year; 2.0 credit)
Standard level chemistry over two years covers 11 core topics. The topics include Quantitative chemistry, Atomic structure, Periodicity, Bonding, Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibrium, Acids & Bases, Measurements and Data Processing. In addition to these 11 topics there will be one additional topic chosen as the “option”. The 4 “options” to choose from include Material Science, Biochemistry, Energy, and Medicinal Chemistry. This course is a lab heavy course with 40 hours total dedicated to laboratory work. Throughout the course, the scientific method is taught and applied and Theory of Knowledge, international-mindedness and ethical principles are addressed. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate application of the scientific method. Students who choose to enroll in this course are expected to spend extra hours completing labs and/or theory outside of the school day.
IB Chemistry HL
(Grade 11-12; 2 year; 2.0 credit)
Higher level chemistry over two years covers 11 core topics and 10 additional HL topics. The topics include Quantitative chemistry, Atomic structure, Periodicity, Bonding, Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibrium, Acids & Bases, Measurements and Data Processing. The HL topics build directly on core topics. In addition to these 11 topics there will be one additional topic chosen as the “option”. The 4 “options” to choose from include Material Science, Biochemistry, Energy, and Medicinal Chemistry. This course is a lab heavy course with 60 hours total dedicated to laboratory work. Throughout the course, the scientific method is taught and applied and Theory of Knowledge, international-mindedness and ethical principles are addressed. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate application of the scientific method. Students who choose to enroll in this course are expected to spend extra hours completing labs and/or theory outside of the school day.
IB Physics SL
(Grade 11-12; 2 year; 2.0 credit)
IB Physics standard level course includes 8 topics and an option. These topics are measurement, mechanics, heat, waves, electricity, atomic physics, and energy. The option is chosen out of 4 possibilities. This course is a lab heavy course with 40 hours total dedicated to laboratory work. Throughout the course, the scientific method is taught and applied and Theory of Knowledge, international-mindedness and ethical principles are addressed. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate application of the scientific method. Students who choose to enroll in this course are expected to spend extra hours completing labs and/or theory outside of the school day.
IB Physics HL
(Grade 11-12; 2 year; 2.0 credit)
IB Physics higher level (HL) includes all the material covered by the SL course in addition to 4 higher level topics covering wave phenomena, fields, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics. These 4 topics are extensions of 4 of the SL topics, and they are at a higher level conceptually, they also require a high level of math to solve the problems. This course is a lab heavy course with 60 hours total dedicated to laboratory work. Throughout the course, the scientific method is taught and applied and Theory of Knowledge, international-mindedness and ethical principles are addressed. The use of technology is mandatory throughout the course, as is the Group IV project. Laboratory experiences are used to illustrate application of the scientific method. Students who choose to enroll in this course are expected to spend extra hours completing labs and/or theory outside of the school day.