The Annual Calgary Science Fair

Albert Li: Participation *   

Manreet Bansal: Participation *   

Thompson Luu & Kushal Saini: Bronze *  

Zainab Osman: Gold *  

Bhanvi Sachdeva: Gold, Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta, & Substitute for the Canada Wide Science Fair   

All of our students did us proud with their enthusiasm and positivity. Zainab's little sister in grade 5 also won gold as well as another stage award.  We all cheered for our future patriot as well.

 Congratulations to our students and their mentors Darlene Fitzner and Shaveta Phull!

In high school science courses, you focus on interconnected ideas and principles, such as change, diversity and energy. You develop scientific knowledge through collecting, analyzing and interpreting experimental evidence. In science courses, you make connections among science, technology and society. You continue to develop your sense of wonder about the natural world.

Senior High Science Programs Vision Statement

The senior high science programs will help all students attain the scientific awareness needed to function as effective members of society. Students will be able to pursue further studies and careers in science, and come to a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. The same framework was used for the development of all the senior high science programs, including Science 10, Biology 20-30, Chemistry 20-30, Physics 20-30, and Science 20-30. The expected student knowledge, skills and attitudes are approached from a common philosophical position in each science course.

In the senior high science programs, students focus on learning the big interconnecting ideas and principles. These ideas, or major themes, originate from science knowledge that transcends and unifies the natural science disciplines. These themes include change, diversity, energy, equilibrium, matter and systems; the process by which scientific knowledge is developed, including the role of experimental evidence; and the connections among science, technology and society. In addition to forming a framework for the curriculum, these ideas provide continuity with the junior high program and build on students’ previous learning.

The senior high science programs place an increased emphasis on developing methods of inquiry that characterize the study of science. For example, students will further their ability to ask questions, investigate and experiment; gather, analyze and assess scientific information; and test scientific principles and their applications. They will develop their problem-solving ability and use technology. By providing students with opportunities to develop and apply these skills, they will better understand the knowledge they have acquired.

Students will be expected to show an appreciation for the roles of science and technology in understanding nature. They will possess enthusiasm and positive attitudes toward science and maintain a lifelong interest in science.

The learning context is an integral part of the senior high science programs. It will foster the expected attitudes in students, further the development of students’ skills and increase students’ understanding of science knowledge, science process, and the connections among science, technology and society. The context for learning will be relevant so students will experience science as interesting and dynamic. Learning opportunities will be made meaningful by providing concrete experiences that students can relate to their world.

The senior high science programs place students at the centre. Students are active learners and will assume increased responsibility for their learning. They will appreciate the value of teamwork and make a positive contribution when working with others to solve problems and complete tasks.