Science for Citizens 11

Science for Citizens 11 provides students with credit for a Science 11 course. The focus of the course is on real world, practical applications of science. The big ideas in this course are: how scientific processes and knowledge inform our decisions and impact our daily life; how scientific knowledge can be used to develop procedures, techniques and technologies that have implications for places of employment; and how scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally. Topics of exploration include the science of health and nutrition, the science of the home and workplace, climate and disaster preparedness, sustainability, and forensic science. The course is delivered in a blended model of modular-based learning with hands-on exploration of topics including discussions, labs, projects, and film studies.

This course fulfills the Science 11 requirement for graduation, but does not qualify as a science prerequisite for most university programs.

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