Grade 11 Environmental Science (SVN3E) provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in work and life after secondary school.
 
Courses Type: Workplace Preparation
Prerequisite: SNC1D , or SNC1P , or SNC1W, Grade 9 De-streamed Science
 
 
Grade 11 Environmental Science allows students to develop their fundamental scientific knowledge and skills. SVN3E explores current topics in environmental science and places emphasis on practical applications of scientific and mathematical literacy.
 
SVN3E 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 SVN3E course profile.
 
Unit Order
Unit Name
Suggested Time
Unit 1
Natural Spaces
25 Hours 
Unit 2
Sustainability
30 Hours 
MID SEMESTER POINT
Unit 3
Ecological Systems
25 Hours 
Unit 4
Community Action
25 Hours 
FINAL
Final Summative Assignment
5 Hours 
View Sample Gradebook 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.
 
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 11 Science Online Course
 
Human Impact on the Environment
The biotic elements of an ecosystem include humans.
Abiotic and biotic factors interact within an ecosystem.
People have positive and negative effects on the environment, both locally and globally.
Human Health and the Environment
Environmental factors can have negative effects on human health.
It is possible to minimize some negative health effects associated with environmental factors by making wise lifestyle choices and taking other precautions.
Energy Conservation
The impact of energy production and consumption on environmental sustainability depends on which resources and energy production methods are used.
Natural Resource Science and Management
Biodiversity is a measure of the health and sustainability of an ecosystem.
Careful resource management planning is necessary to sustain ecosystems.
The Safe and Environmentally Responsible Workplace
Workplace safety is the responsibility of both employees and employers.