R. D. Parker Collegiate

Infobox Secondary school
name = R.D. Parker Collegiate
type = Public High school
grades = 9–12
city = Thompson
province = Manitoba
country = Canada
district = School District of Mystery Lake
enrollment = 1200
campus = Urban
website = [http://www.mysterynet.mb.ca/rdpc/index.html]

R.D. Parker Collegiate is the only high school in Thompson, Manitoba, and holds grades 9-12 (senior 1-4). The approximately 1200 students of R.D. Parker Collegiate come from the city of Thompson and near Northern Communities. The staff of R.D. Parker Collegiate is associated with the Steelworkers and the Thompson Teachers' Association. It is named after the Vice President of Inco [http://www.inco.com/about/history/default.aspx] , Ralph D. Parker, also located in Thompson.

R.D. Parker Collegiate contains a Student Council [http://www.mysterynet.mb.ca/rdpc/sc_frames.htm] and Advisory Council [http://www.mysterynet.mb.ca/rdpc/acsl.html] .

R.D. Parker Collegiate offers courses in mathematics (divided into Consumer Math, Applied Math, and Precalculus), English, Science (divided into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Social Studies and a number of optional courses typical of Canadian High Schools. [http://www.mysterynet.mb.ca/rdpc/ezine/course/course.htm]

Science

R. D. Parker Collegiate has several science programs, Science 10F (the usual senior one program), Science 20F (senior two program), and divided courses of physics, biology, and chemistry for senior three and four.

Science 10F

Science 10F contains four major areas of study. They are Reproduction, Atoms and Elements, Electricity, and Exploration of the Universe. Reproduction studies sexual and asexual reproductions, Atoms and Elements focuses on the physical and chemical properties of matter, Electricity deals with electrostatics and sustainability issues in regards to electric power, and Exploration of the Universe studies the history of advancements in astronomy and how to locate and observe celestial bodies. A similar course, but smaller class size, Science 10F (R) is also offered.

Science 20F

Science 20F is the senior two science program, following from Science 10F. Divided into; The Dynamics of the Ecosystems, Chemicals in Action, Motion and Weather Dynamics. Science 20A provides much of the same material, but in a smaller class size.

Biology

Biology 30S introduces human biology. Cell structure, biochemistry, chemistry, and body systems are studied. Science 20F is a perquisite.

Biology 40S studies the evolution of the five animal kingdoms.

Biology 40G studies the heredity and genetics of a variety of plants and animals.

Chemistry

Chemistry 30S is focused on atomic theory. Chemistry 40S studies the periodic table, chemical bonding, reaction rates, equilibrium, as well as acids and bases.

Physics

Physics 30S Studies Newton’s laws of motion and the concept of Force Fields are introduced.

Physics 40S focuses on projectile, circular and planetary motion.

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External links

* [http://netra.mysterynet.mb.ca/rdpc/ Official school website]