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Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist
Cheryl Richardson
B.Sc., OCT

Course Code

SNCM4U

Course Name

Science

Grade

Grade 12

Course Type

University Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

August 2024

Curriculum

SNCM4U – The Ontario Curriculum, Science, Grades 11 and 12, 2008 (revised)

This course enables students, including those pursuing postsecondary programs outside the sciences, to increase their understanding of science and contemporary social and environmental issues in health-related fields. Students will explore a variety of medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutritional science, public health issues, and biotechnology. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study and helps refine students’ scientific investigation skills. Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science
Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.
Unit Title & Description
Time Allocated
Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry and Career Exploration

In this unit, you’ll dive into the world of scientific investigation and discover exciting careers in science. You’ll conduct experiments, research a science career, and reflect on your learning journey. You’ll be assessed through research reports, lab reports, and self-assessment reflections using AI tools.
10 Hours
Unit 2: Technological Innovations in Health Science

Explore the cutting-edge world of medical technologies and their impact on health. You’ll analyze case studies, participate in AI-driven debates on ethical implications, and create a digital portfolio to showcase your understanding and reflections. Assessments include case study reports, debate participation, quizzes, and your digital portfolio.
20 Hours
Unit 3: Pathogen Investigation and Disease Control

Delve into the fascinating study of pathogens and how diseases spread and are controlled. You’ll conduct microbiology lab experiments, research historical and contemporary diseases, and role-play public health scenarios. Your assessments will include lab reports, research papers, role-play assessments, and AI-driven self-assessments.
20 Hours
Unit 4: Nutritional Science and Personal Health

Investigate the science of nutrition and its impact on personal health. You’ll work on dietary analysis projects, conduct lab experiments on digestion, and present your findings. You’ll be assessed through dietary reports, lab reports, presentations, and AI-based reflections.
Unit 5: Public Health and Community Wellbeing

Learn about public health issues and advancements that impact community wellbeing. You’ll research public health campaigns, engage in AI-driven debates on policies, and complete a community service project. Assessments include research presentations, debate participation, project reports, and AI self-assessments.
20 Hours
Unit 6: Biotechnology and Its Impacts

Discover the exciting world of biotechnology and its applications. You’ll create models of biotechnological processes, participate in AI-driven debates on biotech issues, and work on group research projects. You’ll compile a reflective portfolio to summarize your learning. Assessments include model presentations, debate participation, project reports, and reflective portfolios.
23 Hours
Final Exam
Comprehensive assessment of all specific expectations covered in the course. Activities and Assessments: Cumulative final exam to assess overall understanding and application of course concepts.
20 Hours
Total Hours
120 Hours
At Royal Ontario Academy, our asynchronous, self-paced courses are crafted to engage students actively, encouraging deep learning and self-reflection. Our online OSSD courses are normally divided into 8-10 smaller sections to help students learn content in manageable portions. Lessons connect concepts to practical, relatable social, environmental, and economic issues, fostering lifelong learning by helping students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Students are encouraged to explore, investigate, and think critically as they progress independently. This approach emphasizes problem-solving skills, guiding students to persist through challenges, reason through complex ideas, and explore alternative solutions on their own, building resilience and independence essential for success beyond the classroom.

Our virtual high school courses provide a variety of learning experiences through virtual labs, simulations, knowledge checks, reflections, and videos. Interactive activities and discussion forums are designed to draw on students prior knowledge, keeping them engaged and actively participating. These tools enable OSSD students to practice, reflect, and apply concepts flexibly at their own pace, creating a personalized learning journey tailored to each student’s interests and goals.

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments.
The final exam is a closed book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

All OSSD courses follow a simple evaluation breakdown at our virtual high school:
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the online course. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation or exam. This may be a final exam, a final project/report, or a combination of both an exam and a project.

Students will receive two reports per course:
  • First Mid Term Report: Reflects achievement and development after the first 4 Units.

  • Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course.


According to Growing Success First Edition, Grades 1 to 12, 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:
  • are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
  • support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit;
  • are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
  • are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year or course and at other appropriate points throughout the school year or course;
  • are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
  • provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
  • develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.
– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.
– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com
Students should have the following minimum hardware and software requirements to access the Advanced Functions
Minimum Technical Specifications

Hardware
  1. A PC running Windows XP or higher or
  2. A Mac running OS X or
  3. A Chromebook running Chrome OS
  4. 2GB of RAM
  5. High speed internet connection
  6. A sound card with speakers or headphones
  7. A functional webcam and microphone

Software
  1. Adobe Reader
  2. Java
  3. A typical Office Suite including a word processor application, equation editor and spreadsheets

Browser
  1. Mozilla Firefox4 or higher or
  2. Internet Explorer 7 or higher or
  3. Safari 5 or higher or
  4. Google Chrome 11 or higher
  5. In some cases, a scanner or phone/camera may be used to submit handwritten assignments.

Do students need any additional resources (i.e. textbooks)?

Every student in a virtual high school needs access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.

Any additional course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

All Royal Ontario Academy online course content is contained within our moodle learning management system, so no textbooks are required. For English courses and some social science/humanities courses, students may be required to locate copies of novels and plays that are readily available at public libraries or bookstores.
1. What is SNCM4U?
SNCM4U is a Grade 12 Science course at University Preparation level.

2. What are 4U – (eg: 3M in AWQ3M (SNCM4U))
4U for the SNCM4U refers to the grade level and the course type. 4 refers to the 12th Grade and the second digit refers to the University Preparation course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for SNCM4U?
The prerequisite for Science is Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science

4. How long does it take to complete the SNCM4U online course?
The completion of the SNCM4U course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your SNCM4U online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the SNCM4U?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the SNCM4U in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
For students registered in Grade 11 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “”W”” being entered in the “”Credit”” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass Science Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

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