Course Syllabus SCIENCE 10 A. COMEAU 2024

General Goals & Objectives: The goal of any science course is to provide a foundation for the scientific literacy of citizens, for the development of a highly skilled and adaptable work force, and for the development of new technologies.

Content Outline: The content objectives that serve as the title for each unit of the course are as follows:

LIFE SCIENCE (DNA is the basis for the diversity of living things)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Energy change is required as atoms rearrange in chemical processes)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Energy is conserved, and its transformation can affect living things and the environment)

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (The formation of the universe can be explained by the big bang theory)

These objectives are described in more detail at: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/science/10/

Student Learning Objectives :

In completing Science 10 students will increase their scientific literacy by:

- revealing their own ideas and listening to the ideas of others in discussions of the various topics in science.

- using metacognition as a component of assessment to assess prior knowledge and promote learning.

- examining concepts, principles, laws, and theories through scientific inquiry

- actively gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes that provide the basis for sound and ethical problem solving and decision making

- gaining knowledge of how research methods are applied to advance knowledge.

- making informed and responsible decisions about themselves, their homes, workplaces, and the global community

In completing Science 10 students will increase their general literacy through reading assignments and writing assignments (research and creative) on various topics in science.

(Each topic covered will also be examined from a historical perspective so that students can develop an understanding of the place of science in society and history.)

List of Resources:

The text for Science 10 is BC Science Connections 10. The instructor holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with an Advanced Major in Biology and Psychology from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Education Degree in Secondary Science from Mount Saint Vincent University. Projects require use of the library and Internet. Labs, Demonstrations, as well as Videos and interactive websites may also be used to reinforce concepts covered in class. Guest speakers also contribute to the course.

Evaluation Scheme:

This course is divided into units. There are tests, quizzes, assignments and labs to accompany each unit. As well, there are several projects throughout the course and a final exam at the end of the term on all the material covered in the course.

Term Mark Final Mark

Assignments 20% Quizzes 15% Term Mark 80%

Tests 30% Participation 15% Final Exam 20%

Projects 20% Total 100%

Total 100%

Exam

The final exam for the course is no longer a Provincial Exam completed on-line. The exam will now be locally developed and delivered in the gym during the exam time.

Student Requirements:

To be successful in this course will require you to attend all the classes.

Attending class means coming to class rested and prepared with binder, paper, a writing implement, and homework completed.

Attending class means paying attention to everything said in class when the teacher speaks and when students ask questions and the teacher responds.

Attending class means asking a question of the teacher when you don’t understand a process, or how you will be tested on it.

Attending class means completing the assigned task during the period, not deciding you will do it at home and packing up so you can talk to your neighbor.

Attending class means completing assignments on your own. Copying assignments off a friend will get it “done” but will diminish the assignment’s value to you as a learning tool.

Attending class means keeping track of important dates like when assignments are due or tests or exams are scheduled.

Attending class means asking for help when you need it.

There are no short cuts in this course.

Hard work each day in class and at home will result in a good grade because you will understand the material and how you will be tested on it. Not paying attention or missing school (same thing really) and copying assignments will result in a low grade because you will not understand the material or how you will be tested on it.

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