The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not “Eureka!” but “that’s funny. . .” - Isaac Asimov
Teachers:
Biology:
- S. Avveduto
- M. Cuda
- K. Lau
- K. Neill
- J. Salt
- M. Schlissler (AH)
Chemistry
- J. Dragert
- M. Quinn
Physics
- N. Camara
- M. Estabrooks
- B. Metropolit
Courses
Grade 9 science became a de-streamed course in 2022 and we are excited to offer a STEM curriculum including units on the engineering process, the scientific method, biology, chemistry, physics and space. With each unit of study our students will be using the coding skills to build projects that support the curriculum expectations with a focus on experiential learning.
If you have questions regarding choosing science courses please speak to your science teacher. All students are required to take science in grade 9 and 10. Grade 10 allows students to make a choice between applied level, academic or locally developed programs. If you have any questions regarding which pathway to take, please speak to you science teacher, guidance councillor and parent or guardian.
Opportunities
Extra Help
Science teachers are available for extra help, either in person or virtually. Please arrange a time with your teacher. You can arrange a time with your teacher by emailing them.
Contests
Science students have to opportunity to participate in a variety of contests throughout the school year. If you are interested in any of the following please speak to your science teacher. For the 2022-2023. Ask your teacher for more information.
- University of Toronto Biology contest (grade 12 biology)
- Sir Isaac Newton Physics exam (grade 12 physics)
- OAPT physics exam (grade 11 physics)
- Avogadro Chemistry contest (grade 11 chemistry)
- Chem 13 Chemistry contest (grade 12 chemistry)
- McMaster on line physics contest (grade 11 physics)
- Michael Smith Contest (grade 10 science)
- University of Toronto National Biology Contest (grade 11 & 12 biology)
Science Council
The science council is an amalgamation of the biology, chemistry, physics, STEM, astronomy and environmental science clubs. We meet every Thursday at lunch in room 2063. If you would like more information please join the science council google classroom using the code tguf3uv. Events we have run this year include:
- visits from Stouffville firefighters
- school wide mental health and well being activities
- grade 8 STEM events
- Wendat STEM night
- Toronto Zoo e-waste collection campaign
- March Mammal Madness
- owl pellet dissection
- suturing workshop
- exoplanet watch
- envirothon
- and many more!
Join us anytime of year for exciting science activities.
Resources
Homework help in Science
General Sciences (Grade 9 and 10)
For simulations on most science topics, try the gizmos on Explore Learning. You will need a login and password from your teacher.
Physics (Grade 11 and 12)
For physics help grade 11 or 12 go to the following site. No need for a login, you can search physics topic and find simulations to help you learn while you play.
For a tutorial on physics concepts use the following link.
Chemistry (Grade 11 and 12)
For chemistry help grade 11 or 12 go to the following site. No need to login, you can download the free program to draw chemical structures of organic and organometallics, polymers and other structures you will study in chemistry.
Biology (Grade 11 and 12)
For simulations on most biology topics try the gizmos on Explore Learning. You will need a password and login from your teacher.
Future Careers
If you enjoy sciences and are interested in careers in science check out Science Buddies. Science Buddies is a site that allows you to search a multitude of different careers for which you require science.
Would you like to meet people working in science fields? Check out Let's Talk Science to virtually meet and learn about the work people are doing in science related careers.