Students will learn about ecosystems and the environment; the effects of forces that act on and within different structural forms; the distinctions between substances and mixtures; and the effects of heat.
Courses Type: Middle School
Prerequisite: Grade 6 Science
In this course students will learn to understand life systems and the impact human beings have on the environment. Students will continue to learn about the effects of forces that act on and within different structural forms. By exploring the distinction between pure substances and mechanical mixtures and solutions, students will come to recognize that most matter is either a solution or a mechanical mixture – including most foods and drinks and many medicines, cosmetics, building materials, and cleaning agents. By acquiring a working understanding of the nature of heat, students will gain new insights into the ways that heat affects our world.
SNC7G Online Course Outline and Timeline
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 SNC7G course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Interactions in the Environment | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Form and Function | 25 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Pure Substances and Mixtures | 25 Hours |
MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 4 | Heat in the Environment | 25 Hours |
| FINAL | Course Culminating Activity | 10 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.