Mr. Hazlewood
mhazlewood@trsd32.mb.ca
www.edmodo.com – group code: td7xjm
Science 20F – 2013
Science 20F – Course Outline
Tidbits of wisdom from the world of science…
“Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing”
- Werner Von Braun
“The most exciting phrase in science is not “Eureka, I’ve found it!”, but rather “Hmm,
that’s not supposed to happen”.
- Isaac Asimov
“The goal of science and engineering is to build better mousetraps. The goal of nature is
to build better mice”
- Author Unknown
Course Description
Grade 10 science covers a wide variety of scientific topics from each of the major science
disciplines. There are sections on ecosystems and animal diversity, chemistry and
chemical applications, physics and motion, and weather. The course is designed to
continue building upon the idea of the scientific process, as well as to help foster the
practice of scientific inquiry.
Through various research, presentation, and practical assignments, students will develop
a better understanding of the world around them through the scientific lens.
Course Timeline
Unit 1: Dynamics of Ecosystems
Unit 2: Chemistry in Action
Unit 3: In Motion
Unit 4: Weather Dynamics
Textbook
Ritter, B et. al. (2001). Science 10. Nelson Thomson Learning. Scarborough, Ontario.
Assessment
Course Work
70%
Final Exam
30 %
Academic Dishonesty – any act of cheating, plagiarizing,
or copying of work by a student will result in stiff
penalties. The first offense will be a choice of zero on the
assignment or a redo at my convenience, as well as a
letter sent home to your parents. The second offense will
be an automatic zero, with a referral to administration for
any further discipline.
This year we will be implementing new assessment guidelines which are designed to help
you the student discover which areas you are excelling in and which areas could use
improvement. As part of this new approach, every assignment, project, quiz and test will
go towards calculating your overall course mark. You will also be given a letter grade
that corresponds to your classroom behavior and overall learning abilities. As a result of
the new practices being used this year, we will have many discussions about how each
piece of work will be marked, and where you currently stand in your understanding of the
course material.
There is no midterm exam in this course. All students will be required to write the final
exam, which will cover material from the entire semester.
Students who miss more than 10 classes without given permission will be removed from
the course. As long as you are attending class, this will not be an issue for you. Warning
letters will also be sent home after 5 and 8 missed classes.
*There are no supplemental exams.
**Late Assignments – all assignments are due by the date set. Failure to do so will
require you to talk to me outside of class time. I will accept assignments for assessment
up to the date in which I hand the assignment back. After this date the incomplete
assignment will receive a grade of 0, but may still require completion to satisfy the course
requirements.
Keys to Success…
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Be prepared for class
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Complete all assignments and readings by the due date
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Study for tests and exams
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Come in for extra help when needed