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.

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science, Academic or Applied