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Grade 9 Biology
Ninth Grade Biology is a one-year study of life and living systems. Students learn about the molecular basis of life as well as the various levels of complexity seen in the world, gaining an appreciation of the difficulty in defining life. Topics of study include the scientific method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cell respiration, cell growth and genetics, evolution, botany, and chordate anatomy/physiology. Students study the contributions of scientists such as Louis Pasteur, Charles Darwin, James Watson and Francis Crick examining the scientific revolutions that were sparked by their work. There is also an emphasis on modern genetics and the biotechnology and genomics revolution. Students make observations and do a variety of investigations to study relevant examples of class concepts.
Grade 10 Chemistry
Tenth Grade science is an introduction to Chemistry. Students use the periodic table to study, predict and calculate situations of atomic structure, states of matter, the mole, stoichiometry, gas law, bonding, organic chemistry, solutions and acid/bases. They make observations, classify and identify reactions with various chemicals while making safety procedures paramount. A wide variety of methods and materials are used.
Grades 11 and 12
IB Physics SL Year 1 and 2
The IB Physics course follows the syllabus outlined by the IBO for the study of physics to standard level. During the course of study students look at the topics of physical measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, waves and atomic and nuclear physics. In addition students explore the option topics relating to further mechanics and energy. They carry out investigations to satisfy the internal assessment requirements of the course. Each student is involved also in the Group Four project towards the end of year one of the program. A variety of methods and resources are used throughout the course.
IB Chemistry HL Year 1 and 2
The IB Chemistry course follows the syllabus outlined by the IBO for the study of chemistry to higher level. During the course of study students look at the topics of stoichiometry, atomic theory, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction and organic chemistry. In addition they explore the option topics relating to fuels and energy and environmental chemistry. They carry out investigations to satisfy the internal assessment requirements of the course. Each student is involved also in the Group Four project towards the end of year one of the program. A variety of methods and resources are used throughout the course.
IB Biology HL Year 1 and 2
I.B. Biology HL is a 2 year course designed for highly motivated students who are interested in biology and ready to accept the challenge of the IB curriculum and examinations. This class introduces students to the study of living things through four basic biological concepts: structure and function, universality versus diversity, equilibria within systems, and evolution. These concepts serve as themes that run throughout the following course content: evolution, cell structure and function, biochemistry, cell respiration and photosynthesis, nucleic acids and proteins, genetics, human anatomy and physiology, botany, ecology and conservation. Biological drawing, planning, data collection and safety are emphasized in the Laboratory experiences. All students also take part in an interdisciplinary project of their own design at the end of their first year.
