St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel
community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all
journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Science
Course:
Grade 10 Academic Science
Course
SNC 2D1
Code:
Text: Nelson -Science
Perspectives 10
Course Description:
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space
science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students
are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct
investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and
systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect
climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.
This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by examining, evaluating and
applying knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the
development of a just and compassionate society.
Strand & Unit Title:
1. Light and Geometric
Optics
2. Chemical Reactions
3. Tissues, Organs, and
Systems of Living
Things
4. Climate Change
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE1d: Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and
acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good
CGE2b: Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
CGE2c: Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity
to others
CGE3b: Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good
CGE3c: Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems
CGE4a: Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the
dignity and welfare of others
CGE5a: Works effectively as an interdependent team member
CGE4f: Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time
and resource management skills
CGE7i: Respects the environment and uses resources wisely
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
25
35
25
15
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf
Overall
Weighting %
70
10
20