Science Cluster
Please find here a handout explaining the difference between Biology and Chemistry expectations,
as well as preferred timeline to take these courses.
Agriculture 110
Agriculture 110 includes the history and evolution of Agriculture in New Brunswick which recognizes Indigenous and settler contributions, everyday impacts on life in New Brunswick, and specific types of Agriculture predominant in New Brunswick. Learners will apply knowledge of plants and animals to local contexts, to introductory plant growing and animal care research skills, this leads to creating quality Agriculture products and/or operations. Learners will apply skills during Agriculture experiences and/or work placements and will have build knowledge in Agricultural careers. Agriculture 110 allows the opportunity for a learner-led personal choice project or development of a business proposal and plan to summarize and demonstrate learning.
Biology 112
Biology 112 emphasizes the nature of life. Lecture and demonstration methods are used together with a laboratory program. Science 9/10 will prepare students for this Biology course. Topics include the cell, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, taxonomy.
There are 2 dissections, a worm and a frog.
Environmental Geoscience 110
Geoscience, the study of planet Earth, can include geochemistry, geology, geomatics, geophysics, hydrogeology, palaeontology, physical geography, etc. Environmental geoscience can also include environmental sciences, meteorology, soil sciences, oceanography, etc. In Environmental Geoscience 110, learners will consider how Earth systems change over time. Geographic science is applied to the arrangement, interaction, and change of physical/natural features and human activity on and near Earth’s surface including safer and more sustainable ways of searching for Earth resources, disposing of waste, selecting places to live and constructing new buildings, etc. Geomatics, a subset of geographic science, allows learners to explore technologies for collecting, managing, and analyzing data about Earth and phenomena arranged on and near its surface.
FI Science 10 - Required for all future courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
This course looks into the study of matter and energy. Student will examine how matter is transformed into the products and technologies they use daily, how this matter flows through society, and explore clean energy production for sustainable societies. Students will work on critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and communication to research and design sustainable solutions as well as to plan and conduct experiments.
Forestry 110
Forests and sustainable forest management have and will continue to play an essential role in the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the province. Forestry 110 will develop an appreciation and understanding of the societal values placed on forested ecosystems, how forests are managed to achieve these values, and the interactions between humans and forests. The learning outlined will promote literacy, knowledge, and skills to enable students to meaningfully engage in public discourse around forests and the forest sector. The course will also identify multiple career pathways within the forest sector for rewarding employment within the province of New Brunswick.
Human Physiology 110
Human Physiology 110 is designed to appeal to a wide range of learners including students for whom this will serve to fulfill their science graduation requirement and students who will take additional science courses. A study of Human Physiology will be relevant to every student, providing them with the tools they will need to make informed choices about their own health and that of others. It will also be relevant to those students who will be going on to careers in the social sciences, health care and medicine. This course focuses on the biology and healthy functioning of all of the major human body systems and how wellness can be compromised by struggles with mental and social health, lifestyle choices and disease.
Need more information? Email Mr. Battis.
Intro to Electronics 110 -
This course introduces electronic components such as diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, inductors and capacitors along with basic electronic circuitry. Introductory electronics is application-based using the components and circuitry in such applications as rectification, filtering and amplification. Computer assisted instruction and computer simulation of electrical circuits are an integral part of this course. Introductory Electronics will be of interest to students with a career objective in the electrical occupational area as well as those who plan to continue their education at the technical or engineering level.
Science 10 - Required for all future courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
This course looks into the study of matter and energy. Student will examine how matter is transformed into the products and technologies they use daily, how this matter flows through society, and explore clean energy production for sustainable societies. Students will work on critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and communication to research and design sustainable solutions as well as to plan and conduct experiments.