Chemistry 11 A thorough understanding of the basic chemistry concepts taught at both Science 9 and 10 levels are needed for Chemistry 11 Equipment: A scientific calculator is necessary. Class work involves labs, activities, demonstrations, individual work, and lectures. The course requires moderate mathematical ability, and considerable abstract reasoning ability…. Read more

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Description: This exciting course is a partnership between Oak Bay Secondary (SD #61) and Camosun College. The purpose of this course is for students to gain post-secondary credits and experience while still in high school.  This particular course is a combination of Oak Bay’s Chemistry 12 and Camosun College’s General College Chemistry… Read more

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    *Mastery of the Science 10 outcomes. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for a Science 11.  This course will examine ecosystems, processes of natural change, sustainability, and stewardship of ecosystems.  Topics covered will include: Complex roles and relationships contribute to diversity of ecosystems. Changing ecosystems are maintained by… Read more

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Life Science 11 (formerly Biology 11) Prerequisite: Science 10 This survey course looks at the organic forms from the simplest (viruses) to the most complex (vertebrate animals). This course is appropriate for students requiring a grade 11 credit or wishing to pursue a Biological or Health Science related post-secondary program…. Read more

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It is recommended that students have mastered the physics-related learning outcomes from Science 10 prior to Physics 11. Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The behaviour of mechanical systems will be described and analyzed mathematically, with an emphasis on lab work and developing problem-solving skills.  The Big Ideas covered will… Read more

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Description: This exciting course is a partnership between Oak Bay Secondary (SD #61) and Camosun College. The purpose of this course is for students to gain post-secondary credits and experience while still in high school. This particular course is a combination of Oak Bay’s Physics 12 and Camosun College’s General… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Science 8 Topics Covered will include: Biology – “Cells are derived from cells”; sexual and asexual reproduction Chemistry – “The electron arrangement of atoms impacts their chemical nature”; elements, atoms, and the periodic table Physics – “Electricity is the movement of electrons”; static and current electricity, and electrical circuits… Read more

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Science 9 Discovery An inquiry-based alternative to Sc 9 & 10 with the same curricular competencies and content.  “We want the lovers of science, the inquisitive, the keen. Basically, we want the science-geeks.” The Science Discovery Program (formerly known as Science Honours)  is intended to encourage those with a keen… Read more

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Recommended: Science 9 Sciences 10 In Sciences Naturelles 10 students will explore a wide variety of topics concerning genetics, chemistry, energy, and astronomy. Through various learning activities including inquiry labs, research projects, quizzes and tests, students will gain insight into the following big ideas: Genetics: DNA is the basis for… Read more

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Science 10 Discovery An inquiry-based alternative to Sc 9 & 10 with the same curricular competencies and content.  “We want the lovers of science, the inquisitive, the keen. Basically, we want the science-geeks.” The Science Discovery Program (formerly known as Science Honours)  is intended to encourage those with a keen interest in science. We will focus… Read more

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Anatomy & Physiology 12 (formerly Biology 12) Recommended Prerequisite: Biology 11 Description: Anatomy and Physiology 12 focuses on Human Biology. It is a survey of the body systems and how they are integrated. Detailed topics include scientific method, biochemistry and the following body systems: digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, urinary, and… Read more

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Description: This exciting course is a partnership between Oak Bay Secondary (SD #61) and Camosun College. The purpose of this course is for students to gain post-secondary credits and experience while still in high school. This particular course is a combination of Oak Bay’s Anatomy & Physiology 12 and Camosun… Read more

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Recommended: Chemistry 11 Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. This challenging and interesting course includes lectures, individual work, demonstrations, activities and labs. Topics covered include: Reactants must collide to react, and the reaction rate is dependent on the surrounding conditions. Dynamic equilibrium can be shifted by changes to the surrounding… Read more

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    *Mastery of the Science 10 outcomes.  Life Science 11 is recommended or may be taken concurrently. Information:  This course is open to grade 11 and 12 students. Victoria is surrounded by ocean on three sides, yet most people just look across the surface. Using a variety of local habitats and… Read more

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It is recommended that students have mastered the learning outcomes from Physics 11 prior to Physics 12 . Equipment: A simple scientific calculator is required. Much more rigorous than Physics 11, this course will apply mathematical models to the analysis of mechanical systems.  Lab activities will be used to test… Read more

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Sciences 9 Sciences Naturelles 9 s’agit d’un survol de plusieurs disciplines des sciences à travers 4 unités d’études: la biologie, la chimie, l’écologie et l’électricité. À travers plusieurs activités d’apprentissage diverses (incluant des labos d’enquêtes, des projets de recherches et des quiz/test) on explore les grandes idées suivantes: Biologie :… Read more

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Sciences Naturelles 10 s’agit d’un survol de plusieurs disciplines des sciences à travers 4 unités d’études concernant la génétique, les réactions chimiques, l’énergie et l’astronomie. À travers plusieurs activités d’apprentissage diverses (incluant des labos d’enquêtes, des projets de recherches et des quiz/test) on explore les grandes idées suivantes: La génétique:… Read more

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