Page 108 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Science, 2008 (revised)

Grade 12, University Preparation
A1. demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analysing and interpreting, and communicating);
A2. identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
A1. Scientific Investigation Skills
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | science
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
Performing and Recording [PR]*
A1.5 conduct inquiries, controlling relevant Throughout this course, students will: variables, adapting or extending procedures as required, and using appropriate materials Initiating and Planning [IP]* and equipment safely, accurately, and effectively, A1.1 formulate relevant scientific questions about to collect observations and data
observed relationships, ideas, problems, or
A1.6 compile accurate data from laboratory and issues, make informed predictions, and/or for-
other sources, and organize and record the mulate educated hypotheses to focus inquiries
data, using appropriate formats, including
or research
tables, flow charts, graphs, and/or diagrams A1.2 select appropriate instruments (e.g., glass-
A1.7 select, organize, and record relevant infor- ware, calorimeter, thermometer) and materials
mation on research topics from a variety of (e.g., chemical compounds and solutions), and
appropriate sources, including electronic, print, identify appropriate methods, techniques, and
and human sources, using suitable formats and procedures, for each inquiry
an accepted form of academic documentation A1.3 identify and locate a variety of print and
electronic sources that enable them to address
Analysing and Interpreting [AI]*
research topics fully and appropriately
A1.8 synthesize, analyse, interpret, and evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data; solve prob- A1.4 apply knowledge and understanding of safe
lems involving quantitative data; determine laboratory practices and procedures when
whether the evidence supports or refutes the planning investigations by correctly interpreting
initial prediction or hypothesis and whether it is Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
consistent with scientific theory; identify sources System (WHMIS) symbols; by using appropriate
of bias and error; and suggest improvements to techniques for handling and storing laboratory
the inquiry to reduce the likelihood of error equipment and materials and disposing of
laboratory materials; and by using appropriate
A1.9 analyse the information gathered from personal protection (e.g., wearing safety goggles)
research sources for logic, accuracy, reliability, adequacy, and bias
A1.10 draw conclusions based on inquiry results and research findings, and justify their conclu- sions with reference to scientific knowledge
* The abbreviation(s) for the broad area(s) of investigation skills – IP, PR, AI, and/or C – are provided in square brackets at the end of the expectations in strands B–F to which the particular area(s) relate (see pp. 20–22 for information on scientific investigation skills).
A. Scientific inveStigAtion SkillS And cAreer explorAtion
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
Throughout this course, students will:
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