Science 10 Course
Outline
(MELC Based)
Grade 10 Teachers
UNIIT I: EARTH AND SPACE
agenda
UNIT II: FORCE, MOTION AND
ENERGY
UNIT III: LIVING THINGS AND THEIR
ENVIRONMENT
UNIT IV: MATTER AND ITS
INTERACTION
Unit I: Earth and Space
1. Plate Tectonics (Weeks 1 – 6)
1.1. Distribution of geological features and events
1.1.1. Lithospheric Plate Boundaries/Earth’s Tectonic Plates
1.2. Types of Plate Boundaries
1.2.1. Convergent Boundary
1.2.2. Divergent Boundary
1.2.3. Transform-Fault Boundary
1.3. Processes that Occur Along Plate Boundaries
1.3.1. Converging Plates
1.3.2. Diverging Plates
1.3.3. Slipping/sliding Plates
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Unit I: Earth and Space
1. Plate Tectonics Theory (Weeks 7 – 8)
1.4. Causes of Plate Movement
1.4.1. Convection Current
1.4.2. Ridge Push
1.4.3. Slab Pull
1.4.4. Slab (Trench) Suction
1.5. Lines of Evidence that Support Plate Movement
1.5.1. Continental Drift Theory
1.5.2. Seafloor Spreading Theory
1.5.3. Hot Spots
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Unit II: Force, Motion and Energy
2. Electromagnetic Spectrum (Weeks 1-5)
[but 3 weeks will suffice] (W1-3)
2.1. Characteristics and Properties of EM Waves [MELC 6]
2.1.1. Wavelength, Frequency and Speed
(we can also include Amplitude and Period)
2.2. Applications of EM Waves
(Radio to Gamma Rays) [MELC 7]
2.3. Effects of EM Waves
(on Living Things and Environment) [MELC 8]
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Unit II: Force, Motion and Energy
Optics (Weeks 6-7) [should be at least 3 weeks] (W4-6)
2.4. Nature and Properties of Light (slight introduction)
2.4.1. Dual Nature of Light
2.4.2. Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Dispersion,
Interference and Polarization
2.5. Image Formation by Mirrors and Lenses
(QUALITATIVE Characteristics) [MELC 9]
2.5.1. Plane Mirrors
2.5.2. Curved Mirrors
2.5.3. Lenses
2.6. Optical Instruments [MELC 10]
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Unit II: Force, Motion and Energy
Electromagnetism (Week 8)
[should be at least 2 weeks] (W7-8)
2.7. Electric Motors and Generators [MELC 11]
2.7.1. Electromagnetism (slight introduction)
2.7.2. Electromagnetic Induction (enabling competency)
2.7.3. Motors, Generators (and Transformers)
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Unit III: Living Things
and Their
Environment
Feedback Mechanisms and Body Systems (Weeks 1-3)
3.1 Homeostasis (slight introduction) [MELC 14] (W1)
3.1.1 Feedback Mechanisms
3.1.1-a Positive Feedback
3.1.1-b Negative Feedback
3.1.2 Nervous System Coordination
3.1.3 Endocrine System Coordination
3.2 Reproductive System [MELC 12] (W2)
3.2.1 Parts and Functions (enabling competency)
3.2.2 Role of Hormones in Male and Female RS
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Unit III: Living Things
and Their
Environment
Feedback Mechanisms and Body Systems (Weeks 1-3)
3.3 Feedback Mechanisms in Female RS [MELC 13] (W3)
3.3.1 Menstrual Cycle
3.3.1-a Ovarian Cycle
3.3.1-b Uterine Cycle
3.3.2 Other FMs During and After Pregnancy
(e.g. Lactation)
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Unit III: Living Things
and Their
Environment
Heredity and Variation (Weeks 4-5)
3.4 DNA Replication (slight introduction)
3.5 Protein Synthesis [MELC 15] (W4)
3.6 Mutations [MELC 16] (W5)
3.6.1 Gene Mutations
3.6.2 Chromosomal Aberrations
3.6.3 Changes in Chromosomal Structure
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Unit III: Living Things
and Their
Environment
Biodiversity and Evolution (Weeks 6-8)
3.7 Evidences of Evolution [MELC 17] (W6)
3.7.1 Fossil Records
3.7.2. Comparative Anatomy, Embryology
and Biochemistry (genetic info)
3.7.3 Geographic Distribution
3.8 Occurrence of Evolution [MELC 18] (W7)
3.8.1 Origin of Evolutionary Ideas (a bit of history)
3.8.2 Theories (Lamarck, Darwin, etc.)
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Unit III: Living Things
and Their
Environment
Biodiversity and Evolution (Weeks 6-8)
3.9 Species Diversity [MELC 19] (W8)
3.9.1 Adaptation
3.9.2 Speciation and Natural Selection
3.10 Population Ecology [MELC 20] (W8)
3.10.1 Population Growth
3.10.1-a Limiting Factors
3.10.1-b Exponential Growth
3.10.1-c Logistic Growth
3.10.2 Carrying Capacity
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Unit IV: Matter and
Its Interactions
Behavior of Gases (Weeks 1-2)
[BUT needs at least 3 weeks] MELC 21
4.1 Properties and Behavior of Gases;
4.1.1 Indefinite Shape or Volume, Low Density,
Compressibility and Expandability,
Diffusivity, Pressure
4.1.2 KMT (Kinetic Molecular Theory)
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Unit IV: Matter and
Its Interactions
Behavior of Gases (Weeks 1-2)
[BUT needs at least 3 weeks] MELC 21
4.2 Gas Laws
4.2.1 Boyle’s Law
4.2.2 Charles’ Law
4.2.3 Gay Lussac’s Law
4.2.4 Combined Gas Law
4.2.5 Ideal Gas and Avogadro’s Laws
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Unit IV: Matter and
Its Interactions
Biomolecules (Weeks 3-4) [BUT 1 week will suffice] MELC 22
Chemical Reactions (Weeks 5-6) MELC 23
4.3 Types of Chemical Reactions
4.3.1 Evidences of a Chem Reaction,
Intro to Chem Equation, Balancing Equations
4.3.2 Combination, Decomposition, Single-Replacement,
Double-Replacement, Combustion and Neutralization
Factors Affecting Chem Reactions (Weeks 7-8) MELC 24
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