SNC2D – Science, Grade 10, Academic

Prerequisite:

Grade 9 Science, Academic (SNC1D) or Applied (SNC1P)

Course Description

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.

Outline of Course Content

Unit	Titles
Unit 1	Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
Unit 2	Biology: Tissues, Organs and Systems of Living Things
Unit 3	Chemistry: Chemical Reactions
Unit 4	Earth and Space Science: Climate Changes
Unit 5	Physics: Light and Geometric Optics