COLEGIO CATÓLICO JOSÉ ENGLING
EDUCAR AL HOMBRE NUEVO PARA EL MUNDO DEL MAÑANA
SYLLABUS
FO-PD-01
School Year 2014 – 2015
10th Grade
TEACHER: Lorena Donoso
mail :ldonoso@jengling.org
SCIENCE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
To integrate one´s own understanding of natural sciencesrelated toscientific
knowledgeand interpretation of nature asintegrated, dynamic and systemic.
Realize questions, formulate hypotheses,and apply theories, reflection, analysis
and synthesis demonstratingthe application ofbiology, chemistry, physics and
geology;enabling them toapproach scientific knowledge. To make sense of
theworld around usthrough interrelated ideasand explanations, allowing them to
learn how tolearn andto convertinformation into knowledge. The description,
analysis,relation,
comparison,
deduction,
recognition,
explanation
andargumentationare thekey skillsto achieveknowledgeandthe objectivesin this
area.
GENERAL OBJETIVES:
 Observe and interpret the natural world in which we live through the search
for explanations, to propose solutions and devise strategies for protection
and conservation of ecosystems.
 Assess the role of science and technology through critical-reflective
awareness in relation to its role in the environment to improve our quality of
life and that of other living beings.
 Identify and understand the basics functions of our bodyand the
consequencesto our healthbyevaluating the benefits of habitslike exercise,
hygiene and a balanced dietto improvethe quality of life.
 To guide the process of scientific methods through the proper practice of
valuesand ethics toadopt a criticaland proactive attitude. Apply
strategiesconsistentwith
the
proceduresof
scienceto
the
great
problemsthatarisetoday within the relationshipbetween science and society.
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Demonstrate an open mind through an awareness of the human condition
that unite us and the responsibilities we share in taking care of the planet, to
help build a peaceful and better world.
Design strategies for the use of information and communication technology
for its application in the study of science.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
 Compare the features and components of bioregions, especially Neotropical
ecozone which is located in Ecuador by interpreting maps and satellites
images to assess biodiversity conservation.
 Analyze the human impact on soils of different regions of the country
through analysis to promote reflective awarenessaboutthe importance of
monitoring, mitigation and remediation of soils and their influence on
reducing the environmental impact.
 Evaluate the relevance of the sources of surface and groundwater through
deep analysis and research experiences literature as alternative supply
water for human consumption.
 Relate the influence of natural phenomena and climatic factors in the biotic
and abiotic ecoregions through of scientific inquiry and experimentation, to
adopt a critical and proactive in the care and conservation.
 Interpret the cycles of matter in nature and their changes by interpreting
models and experimental demonstrations, to explain the chemistry of life.
 Develop practices of respect and care for their own bodies, to establish
prevention strategies in their health.
TRANSVERSE AXIS IN THE CURRICULUM
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Good living as a principle guide in the transversality of the curriculum
Interculturalism
Formation of a democratic citizenship
Protection of the environment
Healthcare and recreational habits of the students
METHODOLOGY:
Through analysis, observation, reflection and investigation, students as individuals
and within teams, will build new models for interacting with the natural world, in
ways that benefits all living things.
CONTENTS :
UNIT 1: EARTH: A PLANET WITH LIFE
1.1 Explain the movements of plate tectonics along time, and its influence in
American geography.
1.2 Characteristics of World’s bio-regions.
1.3 The importance of the geographic location of Ecuador in the Neo-tropical Bioregion as a determining factor to its biodiversity.
1.4 The geographic and environmental characteristics of the “Chocó” area.
1.5 The importance of conservation, as well as the sustainable management of the
representative biodiversity of the different Ecuadorian regions.
UNIT 2: EARTH’S SURFACE
2.1 Environmental human impacts as: oil exploitation, mining and urban
enlargement that influence in the soil characteristics
2.2 The influence of soil polluting activities, in the different regions of the country.
2.3 The importance of prevention measurements: control, decrease and cure of the
soil.
2.4 The relationship between endemic and foreign flora, and the effects of human
impact along history in the competitive patrons inside the same habitat.
2.5 Explain the impact caused in ecosystems by substitution or replacement of
foreign fauna, its influence in the inter-species relationships and its
consequences in the process of conservation and environmental protection.
UNIT 3: WATER: A MEANS OF LIFE
3.1 The importance of superficial and underground water extraction, as an
alternative solution for human water usage.
3.2 Soil formation with transport media and hydro-electric facilities.
3.3 The influence of the Pacific Ocean and Amazon riverbed in the biodiversity of
their regions.
UNIT 4: CLIMATE: THE AIR IS ALWAYS CHANGING
4.1 How climatic factors influence eco-zones, as well asthe biotic and a-biotic
elements of the eco-regions.
4.2 The polluting activities in different regions of Ecuador.
4.3 The causes of the Green House Effect and its influence on global warming.
4.4 The causes of destruction of the Ozone layer, acid rain and photo-chemical
smog effects on weather changes.
UNIT 5: CYCLES IN NATURE
5.1 Matter transformation.
5.2 The atom configuration from its basic structure: nucleus and electronic cover.
5.3 The properties of the chemical elements with the atomic number and mass
number.
5.4 Different types of E¬: electric, electro-magnetic and nuclear.
5.5 The properties of bio-molecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic
acids in biologic processes.
5.6 Human integration systems and neuro-endocrine control system.
5.7 Causes and consequences of eating disorders: malnutrition, obesity, bulimia
and anorexia.
5.8 Steps of human reproduction as a biologic mechanism for specie continuation.
5.9 The importance of responsible mother/fatherhood, as a conscious decision that
guarantees respect of the new born rights.
5.10 Causes and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
5.11 The importance of the immune system as the organism’s defense mechanism
against infections.
ASSESSMENT:
Students are assessed in the following categories:
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Homework
Individual Work – which can be within a project, notebook grade,
investigations or lab reports.
Group Work – there will be 2-3 project per term according to the topic we
are seeing in that unit.
Quizzes – there will be a quiz after each topic.
Term Test – there will be a Term Test at the end of each term which will
cover the units seen within that term
Semester Exam – the school year is divided into 2 semesters; there will be
a semester exam at the end of each semester.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grades will be calculated over 10, which will be comprised as follows:
SEMESTER EXAM
PER TERM
20%
HOMEWORK
INDIVIDUAL WORK
GROUP WORK
QUIZZES / TERM TEST
20%
20%
20%
20%
80%
RESOURCES:
Books: Physical Science. Prentice Hall
Magazines: Science Today. Discovery; National Geographic.
Newspapers: El Comercio, El Universo
Internet.
OFFICE HOURS: PARENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES
I will be happy to meet with you on Fridays 13:30pm. Please make appointments
with the Maestro Jefe of your child.