St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Grade 10 Applied Science SNC2P1
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry,
earth and space science, and physics; to develop further their practical skills in scientific investigation;
and to apply their knowledge of science to real-world situations. Students will design and conduct
investigations into everyday problems and issues related to living things, chemical reactions, climate
change, light and geometric optics.
COURSE OF STUDY
Biology: Tissues, Organs, and Systems
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and their
Practical Applications
Physics: Light and Applications of Optics
Earth and Space Sciences: Earth’s Dynamic
Climate
TEXTBOOK
Nelson Science Connections 10
The textbook is on LOAN to you for the semester. Loss or
damage to the text will result in a fine.
(Replacement Cost: $90.00)
EVALUATION
EVALUATION POLICY
Knowledge and Understanding
- understanding of concepts
- knowledge of facts
- understanding of relationships between concepts
25%
Thinking and Inquiry
- application of skills and strategies of scientific
inquiry, 2 or more step calculations
35%
Communications
- communication of information and ideas, oral
presentations, homework, study notes
15%
Tests
There will be four unit tests. One will be given at the end of each
unit. Students will provide sufficient notice to the teacher for any
legitimate reason that will result in a missed test. If a test is
missed due to a legitimate reason, verification by parent/guardian
contact must be given to the teacher immediately. The student
will be expected to write the test upon return. In the event of an
extended legitimate illness, students will write the test upon
catching up on missed work according to the teacher.
Applications
- relating science to technology, society and the environment
(STSE), ISU’s
25%
Total
100%
Term Work
Final Exam
Culminating Task
70%
15%
15%
Assignments, Labs and Projects
The ability to meet deadlines especially for major assignments,
labs and projects is a life skill that is imperative for success in the
real world. Therefore it is expected that work will be handed in on
time. All assignments must be submitted within the hand-in
window!!
Workbook
It is strongly recommended that students purchase a teacher
crated workbook containing notes and worksheets.
Final
Evaluation
Term
Work
Attendance:
Attendance to all classes is mandatory.
Homework:
From day to day there may be work assigned as homework or you may have class work you do not finish. To be successful in
this class you must complete all class work and homework daily, and to get it done you need to 1) make time for it, 2) have a
work space and 3) be free of distractions to be able to concentrate. I will check homework on some days and on other days; I
may give an unannounced quiz! Therefore, it is a good idea to have a friend in the class to be your homework buddy. This
way if you are away, you will be able to catch up on work missed and not be at a disadvantage on the quiz.
Notebook:
You are expected to have a 3-ring binder for this class, with a title page for each unit and a table of contents of your notes and
activities in the unit. This will allow for easy studying and a successful term!
Missed Tests & Major Assignments:
If you know you are going to miss a test or are unable to hand in a major assignment on the due date for a legitimate reason,
please see me WELL in advance.
In the event you miss a test due to illness, you must present a doctor’s note in order to make up the test. If you do not present
a note, you will receive a mark of ZERO for the test. For major assignments, there will be a 3 day late window to hand in the
assignment, with deductions per day up to a maximum of 10%. After 3 days, a mark of 0 will be given. If you are away on the
last day of the window, a classmate should hand in the assignment for you.
In both situations, the teacher will consider extenuating circumstances.
Classroom Expectations:
The only major expectation of everyone in this class is that you are respectful of everyone and everything in the classroom
and that you give this course your best effort.
Further to this, you are expected to adhere to all policies in the Student Agenda including; lates, skip, phones, audio devices
and the Catholic Code of Conduct.
February 2011
St. Edmund Campion Science Department
Student
Students by signing below you are acknowledging that you have read this course outline and agree to the items listed. You
are also agreeing to participate in your own learning by asking questions and seeking extra help when necessary.
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Parent/Guardian
I, parent/guardian of ______________________________, have read the above science course outlines and agree to be
involved in my child’s studies.
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