Science

Science Department

Assistant curriculum Leader:
Mr. Berhane, ext. #20095

Introduction: 

The primary goal of science is to understand the natural and human-designed worlds. Science refers to certain processes used by humans for obtaining knowledge about nature, and to an organized body of knowledge about nature obtained by these processes. Science is a dynamic and creative activity with a long and interesting history. Many societies have contributed to the development of scientific knowledge and understanding. . . . Scientists continuously assess and judge the soundness of scientific knowledge claims by testing laws and theories, and modifying them in light of compelling new evidence or a re-conceptualization of existing evidence.
(From: SCCAO and STAO/APSO, “Position Paper: The Nature of Science”

Special Programs: 

STEM+ 
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Physics
 




Georges Vanier Secondary School is an AP, Advance Placement certified testing centre. Vanier offers: AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus courses. AP courses: www.ap.ca or www.collegeboard.com 
The Advanced Placement (AP) The AP Program is an educational endeavor of secondary schools and universities. Through AP courses, high school students engage in university-level study where they participate in classes that are more rigorous than most other high school offerings. Students who choose to successfully complete the AP exams earn not only a Grade 12 credit(s), but also first year University/Advance Placement credit(s). Students applying to American or Canadian universities and colleges also have the opportunity to impress Admissions Departments with a record of successful completion of AP courses. Georges Vanier Secondary School is an AP, Advance Placement certified testing centre. Vanier offers the AP Calculus course. Supplementary sessions are offered to support academic learning and prepare students for the AP exams in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Economics . AP courses: www.ap.ca or www.collegeboard.com

Course Offering: 
 

Course Offering: 

SNC1D0 - Grade 9 STEM+
SNC1D - Grade 9 Science
SNC1D - Grade 9 Science (ESL)

 

SNC2D0 - Grade 10 STEM+
SNC2D - Grade 10 Science
SNC2D - Grade 10 Science (ESL)

SBI3C - College Grade 11 Biology
SBI3U - Grade 11 Biology
SBI3U0 - Grade 11 Pre-AP Biology
SCH3U - Grade 11 Chemistry
SCH3U0 - Grade 11 Pre-AP Chemistry
SPH3U - Grade 11 Physics
SPH3U0 - Grade 11 Pre-AP Physics

SBI4U - Grade 12 Biology
SBI4U0 - Grade 12 AP Biology
SCH4C - College Grade 12 Chemistry
SCH4U - Grade 12 Chemistry
SCH4U0 - Grade 12 AP Chemistry
SPH4U - Grade 12 Physics
SPH4U0 - Grade 12 AP Physics

prerequisite chart for science