Science courses have been designed for a wide variety of students, taking into
account their interests and possible postsecondary destinations. Some courses have been
designed to serve as preparation for specialist studies in science-related fields; others have been designed for students intending to go on to postsecondary education but not
to study science; yet others have been designed with the needs of the workplace in
mind.
The overall intention is that all graduates of Ontario secondary schools will achieve
excellence and a high degree of scientific literacy while maintaining a sense of wonder
about the world around them. Accordingly, the curriculum reflects new developments
on the international science scene and is intended to position science education in
Ontario at the forefront of science education around the world.