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Who should take SNC2D online?
SNC2D supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students planning to take Grade 11 university sciences such as SBI3U, SCH3U and SPH3U
- Students building investigation and analysis skills that support any future pathway, including college health and technology programs, apprenticeships and the skilled trades
- Grade 10 students who need a science credit toward the OSSD
- Students who want to get ahead or free up space in their regular school timetable
- Students who need a stronger Grade 10 science mark before moving into senior sciences
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Tissues, organs and systems: Examine how cells, tissues and organ systems work together in plants and animals.
- Chemical reactions: Investigate chemical reactions and their applications, with a focus on acids and bases.
- Climate change: Analyze the factors that affect climate and the causes and effects of climate change.
- Light and geometric optics: Explore the properties of light and how it interacts with mirrors and lenses.
Official Ontario course description
Science, Grade 10, Academic (SNC2D)
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Science
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school, and the credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript.
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SNC2D frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for SNC2D?
The Ontario prerequisite for SNC2D is Grade 9 Science, such as SNC1W, Grade 9 Science, De-streamed.
What comes after SNC2D?
SNC2D is the prerequisite for Grade 11 university sciences, including SBI3U Biology, SCH3U Chemistry and SPH3U Physics.
Does SNC2D count toward the OSSD?
Yes. SNC2D counts as one of the science credits required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
How long does SNC2D take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my SNC2D mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected. Your credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript, and we send your report card to your home school.
I already took SNC2D. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.