Canadian Science Accelerator Program –
80-Day Session Plan
Goal: Master Grade 11/12 + IB Science topics while strengthening academic English and lab
reporting vocabulary.
Structure: 80 sessions × 100 minutes
🔬 Month 1: Biology Foundations (Sessions 1–20)
Sessions 1–5: Cells & Biochemistry
● S1: Introduction to cells (organelles, prokaryote vs. eukaryote)
○ Vocab: nucleus, mitochondria, cytoplasm, ribosome
● S2: Cell transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport)
○ Vocab: concentration gradient, semi-permeable, endocytosis
● S3: Enzymes & metabolism (activation energy, catalysts)
○ Vocab: substrate, active site, denaturation
● S4: Macromolecules (proteins, carbs, lipids, nucleic acids)
○ Vocab: polymer, monomer, peptide bond
● S5: Cell division (mitosis & meiosis)
○ Vocab: chromosome, chromatid, cytokinesis
Sessions 6–10: Genetics & Evolution
● S6: Mendelian genetics (dominant, recessive, Punnett squares)
● S7: DNA & RNA structure (replication, transcription, translation)
● S8: Mutations & genetic disorders
● S9: Evolution & natural selection
● S10: Biodiversity & classification (taxonomy, phylogeny)
Sessions 11–15: Physiology Systems
● S11: Circulatory system (heart, blood vessels, oxygen transport)
● S12: Respiratory system (gas exchange, lungs, hemoglobin)
● S13: Nervous system (neurons, synapses, brain structure)
● S14: Endocrine system (hormones, feedback loops)
● S15: Homeostasis (internal balance, examples across systems)
Sessions 16–20: Biotechnology & Ecology
● S16: Biotechnology (CRISPR, cloning, GMOs)
● S17: Molecular genetics (protein synthesis, regulation)
● S18: Ecology basics (food webs, energy transfer, niches)
● S19: Population dynamics (carrying capacity, limiting factors)
● S20: Case study discussion: Human impact on ecosystems
⚗️ Month 2: Chemistry Mastery (Sessions 21–40)
Sessions 21–25: Atomic Theory & Bonding
● S21: Atomic structure (protons, neutrons, electrons)
● S22: Periodic trends (electronegativity, ionization energy)
● S23: Ionic vs. covalent bonding
● S24: Intermolecular forces (dipole, hydrogen bonds, London forces)
● S25: Lewis structures & VSEPR theory
Sessions 26–30: Reactions & Stoichiometry
● S26: Balancing chemical equations
● S27: Types of reactions (synthesis, decomposition, redox)
● S28: The mole concept & Avogadro’s number
● S29: Stoichiometric calculations (limiting reagent, yield)
● S30: Solutions & solubility
Sessions 31–35: Energetics, Kinetics & Equilibrium
● S31: Thermochemistry (enthalpy, exothermic vs. endothermic)
● S32: Heat capacity & calorimetry
● S33: Collision theory & reaction rates
● S34: Factors affecting rate (temperature, concentration, catalysts)
● S35: Chemical equilibrium (Le Chatelier’s principle)
Sessions 36–40: Acids, Bases & Organic Chemistry
● S36: Properties of acids and bases (pH scale)
● S37: Strong vs. weak acids/bases, neutralization
● S38: Redox reactions & electrochemistry (oxidation states)
● S39: Electrochemical cells & batteries
● S40: Intro to organic chemistry (hydrocarbons, isomers)
⚛️ Month 3: Physics & Earth Systems (Sessions 41–60)
Sessions 41–45: Mechanics & Energy
● S41: Kinematics (displacement, velocity, acceleration)
● S42: Newton’s Laws of Motion
● S43: Work, energy, and power
● S44: Conservation of energy & momentum
● S45: Circular motion & gravitation
Sessions 46–50: Fields & Forces
● S46: Gravitational fields & planetary motion
● S47: Electric fields & Coulomb’s law
● S48: Magnetic fields & electromagnetism
● S49: Induction & transformers
● S50: Applications (motors, generators, MRI machines)
Sessions 51–55: Waves & Light
● S51: Wave properties (frequency, amplitude, wavelength)
● S52: Sound waves (speed, resonance, Doppler effect)
● S53: Light as a wave (reflection, refraction, diffraction)
● S54: Electromagnetic spectrum
● S55: Dual nature of light (wave-particle duality)
Sessions 56–60: Modern Physics
● S56: Quantum theory (Planck, photons)
● S57: Atomic models (Bohr, Schrödinger)
● S58: Nuclear physics (fission, fusion, half-life)
● S59: Standard Model of particles
● S60: Case study discussion: Nuclear energy vs. renewable energy
🌍 Month 4: Environmental & Space Science (Sessions
61–80)
Sessions 61–65: Earth’s Systems
● S61: Earth’s atmosphere & climate
● S62: Hydrosphere (oceans, freshwater systems)
● S63: Geosphere (plate tectonics, rock cycle)
● S64: Biosphere & ecosystem interactions
● S65: Earth system models
Sessions 66–70: Sustainability & Human Impact
● S66: Human population growth & carrying capacity
● S67: Ecological footprint & resource use
● S68: Pollution (air, water, soil)
● S69: Conservation & biodiversity protection
● S70: Environmental policy & ethics
Sessions 71–75: Space & Cosmology
● S71: History of astronomy & telescopes
● S72: Stars & galaxies
● S73: Big Bang theory & cosmic background radiation
● S74: Black holes & dark matter/energy
● S75: Space exploration & technology
Sessions 76–80: Integration & Final Projects
● S76: Interdisciplinary review (biology + chemistry + physics links)
● S77: Group 4 Project-style activity (real-world science problem-solving)
● S78: Lab report writing workshop (data analysis, academic phrases)
● S79: Presentation skills (scientific communication)
● S80: Final presentations & vocabulary mastery review
