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Science & Technology

Cycle 1:

The Science and Technology program for Secondary Cycle One is aimed at developing the students’ scientific and technological literacy. In grade 7 and 8, students learn about a variety of subjects that are all encompassed in 4 Worlds: the Material World, the Living World, Earth and Space and Technology. The topics covered are all basic concepts in science, such as mass, volume, species, phases of the Moon, etc. Students have 4 periods of science in a cycle of 9 days and there are two competencies: theory (tests, quizzes, assignments) and practical (labs, projects and other more hands-on assignments).

Cycle 2:

Consumer Science: Offered in Secondary 3

The Consumer Sciences program is a social science course that allows students to gain knowledge in the following areas: 1) building a strong employment profile: career exploration;

  • preparation for independence: including personal finances, nutrition, cooking, food safety, and home and time management;
  • consumer awareness;
  • intra- and inter-personal relations: the individual as part of a community, hospitality and conflict-resolution;
  • as well as many other practical skills that will allow students to learn about how they learn and foster independence, healthy living and critical thinking

Pre-AP Environmental Science: Offered in Secondary 4

The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyse environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, as well as to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in environmental science. At WHS, the entire AP Environmental Science course will be

delivered over two years. This is the first of the two years, and the AP exam will be offered in May of the Sec IV (second) year. Successful completion of part 1 of this course is required for enrollment in part 2 next year.

Environmental Science and Technology: Offered in Secondary 4

In this program, the concept of environment refers to a set of elements in a community that interact with one another and with a group of living organisms. Thus, there is not only one environment but many, defined by their component element, their spatial and temporal boundaries, the types of living organisms that live there, and the types of relationships between them. The different elements of the environment as well as the impact of science and technology are the subject of scientific study in this course. A particular emphasis is placed on citizenship and scientific skills.

Prerequisites: Math and science grades 75% or better and final approval by administration

Co-requisites: Science & Tech. 444 and SN Math 565-426

AP Environment and Technology: Offered in Secondary 4

This is a continuation of the pre-AP Environmental Science and Technology elective course at the grade 9 level. In this program, students study the same material as in the regular Environmental Science program and in addition, students are prepared to write the AP Environmental Science exam in May where they can earn college or university credit while still in high school.

Prerequisites and corequisites: Same as for Environmental Science & Technology + students must have completed year one of the program.

Chemistry: Offered in Secondary 5

This science option focuses on the QEP and the development of student’s competencies rather than emphasizing the attainment of specific disciplinary knowledge. Students are evaluated on their attainment of competencies through an assessment based on real-life situations. Through an experimental approach, students develop a sense of environmental issues while acquiring an understanding of the relationships between science, technology and society. This course is a one-year pre-collegial program designed for those wishing to enter CEGEP in Pure and Applied or Health Science programs.

Prerequisites: 75% or better in Environmental Science or APES 558-404 and Science Math 565-426

Co-requisites: Physics 553-504 and Science Math 565-506 or AP Calculus AB

Physics: Offered in Secondary 5

This science option focuses on the QEP and the development of student’s competencies rather than emphasizing the attainment of specific disciplinary knowledge. Students are evaluated on their attainment of competencies through an assessment based on real-life situations. Through an experimental approach, students develop a sense of environmental issues while acquiring an understanding of the relationships between science, technology and society. This course is a one-year pre-collegial program designed for those wishing to enter CEGEP in Pure and Applied or Health Science programs.

Prerequisites: 75% or better in Environmental Science or APES 558-404 and Science Math 565-426

Co-requisites: Chemistry 551-504 and Science Math 565-506 or AP Calculus AB

Biology: Offered in Secondary 5

The objective of this course is to expose students to the history, diversity and function of the living things with whom we share this planet. The study includes laboratory activities, field-trips and research that will promote scientific thought and procedure and steer students towards a greater understanding of the living world. This course is ideal for students pursuing CEGEP programs in either the Social Sciences or Health Science related programs in CEGEP.

Prerequisite: 60% or better in Sec. 4 Science & Technology or equivalent