Grade 12 · University Preparation
SES4UGrade 12 Earth and Space Science
This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them.
Course Code
SES4U
Grade
Grade 12 · High School
Course Type
University Preparation
Format
Online School Course
Hours
110 Hours
Credit Value
1.0
Prerequisite
SNC2D, Grade 10 Science
How your school delivers SES4U
SES4U ships as a structured course shell in your branded LMS: learning activities, assessments, rubrics, and student-facing materials organized around Ontario curriculum expectations. Ontario educators support facilitation, feedback, and grading workflows, and every assessment decision stays with your school's principal-of-record.
Summary of Units and Timelines
| Unit | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Astronomy and Planetary Science | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Earth’s Geological History | 25 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Geological Process | 25 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Geological Process | 25 Hours |
| Summative | Final Summative Assignment | 8 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
SES4U is a Grade 12 Earth and Space Science course at a University preparation level.
4U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and U means it is a university preparation course. Click here for more information on Course Coding System
Prerequisite: SNC2D, Grade 10 Science Click here for more information on Ontario secondary curriculum and their prerequisites
At school conex you can complete an online highschool credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 12 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your home, and to your day school.
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