Foundation Statements

Students enter Grade 12 Science courses after having successfully completed studies in physics, chemistry, or biology in Grade 11 Science courses. The Nelson Education Grade 12 series in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology engage students in learning activities that extend their knowledge and further develop the skills and attitudes they need in preparation for postsecondary studies.

The three Grade 12 programs present their respective subjects not only as intellectual pursuits, but also as rich and exciting activity-based enterprises operating within a social context. Activities accommodate multiple intelligences and are designed to suite a variety of learning styles. Students work individually and cooperatively on a rich assortment of closed-ended and open-ended activities, and are provided ample opportunities to practise new learning. Safety is emphasized in all activities.

Meaningful connections are made among science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE) in all three programs. The STSE focus serves to unify the series. Whenever possible, concepts are introduced in relation to real-world problems and issues. Varied situations are provided in all three resources for students to practise and improve their skills of inquiry, critical thinking, research, and decision making. They confront issues related to human values and deal with situations that further develop "habits of mind" promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

Opportunities to incorporate the use of information technologies for collecting, organizing, and presenting information are provided in the activities of each program.


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