H. BuhlJohnston Heights SecondaryScience 10

Science 10COURSE OUTLINE. EVALUATION & CLASS EXPECTATION GUIDE

TEXT(S):Sander, Lionel, et al. BC Science 10, Toronto, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2008.

Ballou, Briar, et al. BC Science 10 Student Workbook, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2008.

INSTRUCTOR:H. Buhl

INTRODUCTION:What is Science 10 - a course overview.

(Approx. time, subject to change)

Intro UnitScientific Method, Graphing Skills, Ethical Behavior in Science, Reading Instruments, Safety.

(4 hours)

Ecology UnitInteraction of Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Cycling Matter Through Ecosystems, Factors Affecting

(25 hours)Global Biome Location, Impact of Bioaccumulation, Population Equilibriums, TEK.

Chemistry UnitAtoms & Ions & Molecules: Formulae/ Naming/ Charge, Valence Electrons, Lone and Bonding Pairs

(27 hours)of Electrons, Lewis Diagrams, Classifying Acids & Bases & Salts, Organic vs Inorganic Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Atomic Theory, Subatomic Particles, Half Life, Fusion vs Fission, Balancing Nuclear Equations.

Motion UnitUniform Motion: Displacement/ Time & Velocity, Acceleration: Velocity & Time.

(20 hours)

Energy Transfer UnitThermal Energy Defined, Plate Tectonics Processes & Features, Evidence of Plate Tectonic Theory,

(11 hours)

Final WeekReview Energy Transfer Unit, Complete and Handing Gizmos, Prepare for and write Practice

(5 hours)Provincial

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

We will do as many virtual and practical labs as time allows. Doing as much work (readings, homework questions, online research, and studying) at home as possible will free up more class time for doing labs. Not all labs will require formal lab write-ups. Safety is of the utmost importance in the lab since there are many hazards present. Chemicals, acids, gas, broken glassware are all possible hazards. Any student who does not demonstrate an ability to work with the safety of him/herself and his/her classmates in mind will not be allowed in the chemistry lab.

Note: Students will be charged for broken glassware.
EXPECTATION GUIDE

YOU ARE HERE TO LEARN.Please DO work hard, be respectful of each other (and me), be responsible, and be positive. You will be successful.

BRING YOUR MATERIALS.Please DO bring a pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, two inch D-ring binder as a notebook, paper and scientific calculator, perhaps in a useful pencil case. Every day! Put your name on all of your belongings. Bring the textbook and workbook to every class. We will use it as a reference for readings and for extra questions. Take care of the loaned text and workbook, you are responsible for them. Do not write in the loaned workbook.

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.Please arrive and be ready with notebooks and textbooks open for class BEFORE the bell. All absences require a written note from: Doctor/Dentist/Parent/Legal Guardian/Relative. Multiple absences will result in a sequence of consequences including: a call home, a possible visit with an administrator and or possible exclusion from the course.

EVALUATION:Classmark

Unit tests60%

Quizzes, Labs 30%

Homework 10%

Provincial Component:The classwork mark is worth 80% of the final grade, and the provincial mark is worth 20% of the final grade in this course.

LATE ASSIGNMENTSLate assignments are always due. They will be marked fairly allowing for extra time taken and whether or not it has already been handed back. Once late, do not expect as quick a return as when it is handed in on time. 

Quizzes will be given frequently (3-5 per week). They will not necessarily be announced in advance. A MARK OF ZERO IS ASSIGNED FOR ANY EVALUATIONS MISSED DUE TO AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.

(See attendance required above)

Homework:Homework will be assigned daily and must be done to give practice needed to

master skills. Mastery reached translates into the ability to teach it to another person.

Website:

Parents and students can follow the course at this site. At different times, marks and unit exams results will also be found in the correct class folder

I have read this outline and recorded the website address.

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