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SES4U - GRADE 12 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
$499.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description For SES4U Grade 12 Earth and Space Science
This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Grade 12 Physics SPH4U
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the SES4U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Unit 1 |
Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration |
10 Hours |
|
Unit 2 |
Astronomy (Science of the Universe) |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 3 |
Planetary Science (Science of the Solar System) |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 4 |
Recording Earth’s Geological History |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 5 |
Earth Materials |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 6 |
Geological Processes |
15 Hours |
|
FINAL |
SUMMATIVE AND EXAM |
5 Hours |
|
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TOTAL |
110 Hours |
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
SES4U is a Grade 12 Earth and Space Science course at a University preparation level.
4U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and U means it is a university preparation course.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your home, and to your day school.