SCIENCE 10
Course Outline
Glenmary School 2011-12
Instructor: Ms. K. Gillett
Room: 105
Introduction: Science 10 is an integrated academic course that helps students better understand and
apply the fundamental concepts and skills that cut across biology, chemistry and physics.
It is a prerequisite for these 20-level courses and a minimum grade of 60% is
recommended for entrance into Biology 20, Chemistry 20, and/or Physics 20. Students
not achieving this benchmark will be requested to either repeat Science 10 or take
Science 14 or 24, depending on the individual’s mark and circumstances.
General Objectives:
1. Gain an increased understanding of the nature of science, and use of the scientific
method to answer questions and solve problems.
2. Develop an awareness of the impact of science and related technologies on society,
the economy, and upon the local and global environment.
3. Develop safe and efficient laboratory skills, and demonstrate the ability to work
cooperatively with others.
4. Be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned in science class to choices and
decisions involving science and technology, at home, or in the workplace.
5. Students will gain the ability to make informed decisions about further career studies
and careers in science.
Tentative Schedule:
Topics
Unit 1
Biology
Describe the history of the cell and technological advances with the microscope
Describe the structure and function of cells
Analyze plants as an example of multicellularism
Unit exam about September 30
Unit 2
Chemistry
Describe the basic particles that make up the structure of matter
Explain how elements combine to form compounds and name them
Write word and balanced chemical equations
Unit exam October 31
Unit 3
Physics
Describe energy transformations in various technologies
Describe and calculate changes in motion
Apply principles of energy conservation
Unit exam November 30
Unit 4
Ecology
Describe how input solar energy, output terrestrial energy and energy flow within
the biosphere affect the lives of humans and other species
Analyze the relationships among net solar energy, global energy transfer
processes primarily radiation, convection and hydrologic cycle - and climate.
Relate climate major biomes and compare biomes
Investigate and interpret the role of environmental factors on global energy
transfer and climate change
Unit exam January 17
SCIENCE 10
Course Outline
Glenmary School 2011-12
Resources:
Textbook : Addison Wesley Science 10.
Website: http://www.wix.com/Gillettk/Gillettk
PowerSchool info from office
Glenmary R.O.C.K.S.
Respect
Organization
Cooperation
Kindness
Safety
- Listen to all
- Be punctual and prepared
- use positive and
- walk in an orderly
- talk and work quietly
supervisors
for class
encouraging language
fashion
- Let others learn
- Keep desk area/personal
- keep hands and feet
- work as a team
- use a quiet voice
without interruption
space tidy
to self
- Respect teachers’,
- Complete assigned tasks
- ask permission to
- be friendly and
school’s and other’s
in a timely manner
leave
include others
property
* The Glenmary RO.C.K.S. Behaviour Plan will be strictly enforced. Please see the student handbook and Glenmary website
for details.
Requirements for Success
1. ATTENDANCE: Students must make every effort to attend all classes. Regular attendance is one of
the most important factors for academic success. Lateness is a form of disrespect. If you are late,
you are still expected to attend class. Enter the room quietly, sit down and get to work. Do not disrupt
the class.
2. STUDY: Regular studying and review of course material at home and preparation for quizzes and
tests is essential
3. RESPONSIBLE: Students are responsible to obtain and/or make up all missed readings, notes,
materials, assignments, quizzes and/or labs during any absence. Students may obtain missed items
from other students or the instructor at an appropriate time so as not to disturb the class.
4. QUESTION: Be sure to ask questions to clarify concepts. Tutorial is every day before and after
school. Please make an appointment with your teacher to ensure that you get the help that you need.
5. BEHAVIOUR: Mature and considerate behaviour is expected in class. Students who do not meet an
acceptable standard of behaviour will not be permitted to continue disrupting others.
SCIENCE 10
Course Outline
Glenmary School 2011-12
Assessment:
Formative = practice that is gained while learning
0%
**We will participate in a variety of formative exercises throughout the course**
Quizzes
Review questions
Projects
Lab Reports
Summative = evidence used to assess understanding
100%
**Your final mark will be based on summative assessments such as major projects, topic
tests, unit tests, lab reports, a cumulative final exam and the teachers’ professional
judgement.**
Your mark will be based on your demonstrated knowledge of the outcomes in the 4 units,
with each unit being weighted as follows:
Outcome A
Describe particles of matter, how they form
compounds and react
20%
Outcome B
Describe how energy is conserved and
transferred
20%
Outcome C
Describe the function of cells, tissues and
organs especially in plant and the tools
used to study them.
Describe and explain changes to energy
throughout the biosphere.
Initialing, planning, performing, recording,
analyzing , interpreting, communication
and teamwork
Interest in science, mutual respect,
scientific inquiry, collaboration,
stewardship, safety
20%
Outcome D
Skills outcome
Attitude outcome
20%
10%
10%
As we move to Outcomes based reporting we are implementing a first step. Rather than a
traditional raw score, the final exam will be divided into specific outcomes and assigned
according to the corresponding unit. This change may be different from previous reporting
experiences. We encourage you to contact us at the school if you have any questions. We are
planning a parent information night for early in October where we can help show you how to
best understand this new form of reporting.