From grades 8-10, students at R.C Palmer are expected to take the junior science courses preceding any advanced science course.

These courses formally establish the main science concepts — such as understanding the periodic table and atomic theory — which are essential for a bulk of later science concepts.

In terms of chemistry and overall, students will learn of the catalysts influencing the behaviour of matter— such as KMT, which enables them to both understand the interconnectedness of many scientific fields as well as apply lessons learned to future educations.

 

Courses Offered

Science 8

Prerequisite: Grade 7 

Science 8 is a blanket course that introduces students to main science concepts used all throughout high school

— such as physics, chemistry, and biology; as well as the core competencies of a positive scientific attitude!

Overall, in terms of chemistry, students will learn of the following in collaborative groups and inquiry projects —fundamental science concepts used in a bulk of later science:

- KMT
- Atomic Theory
 

Science 9

Prerequisite: Science 8

Science 9, delves deeper into the fundamental science concepts developed in Science 8.

Overall, in terms of chemistry, students will learn of the following in hands-on labs, collaborative groups, and inquiry projects — including and not limited to:

- KMT
- Electron theory
- Earth's geological processes
 

Science 10

Prerequisite: Science 9

Science 10 is the last of the junior science courses and continues the development of students' competencies in fundamental concepts before they step into senior courses.

This course, beyond the listed below, teaches and emphasizes the scientific approach to problem solving as well as the importance to observation and interpretation.

Overall, in terms of chemistry, students will learn of the following:

- KMT
- Electron theory
- Reaction kinetics
 

Wrapped microscopes