H. Buhl
Summer School
Science 10
TEXT(S):
INSTRUCTOR:
INTRODUCTION:
COURSE OUTLINE.
Science 10
EVALUATION & CLASS EXPECTATION GUIDE
Sander, Lionel, et al. BC Science 10, Toronto, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2008.
Ballou, Briar, et al. BC Science 10 Student Workbook, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2008.
H. Buhl
What is Science 10 - a course overview.
(Approx. time, subject to change)
Intro Unit
(1 hours)
Ecology Unit
Scientific Method, Graphing Skills, Ethical Behavior in Science, Reading Instruments, Safety.
Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Cycling Matter through Ecosystems, Factors Affecting
Global Biome Location, Impact of Bioaccumulation, Population Equilibriums, TEK.
(20 hours)
Chemistry Unit
Atoms & Ions & Molecules: Formulae/ Naming/ Charge, Valence Electrons, Lone and Bonding Pairs
of Electrons, Lewis Diagrams, Classifying Acids & Bases & Salts, Organic vs Inorganic Compounds,
Chemical Reactions, Atomic Theory, Subatomic Particles, Half Life, Fusion vs Fission, Balancing
Nuclear Equations.
(27 hours)
Motion Unit
(11 hours)
Energy Transfer Unit
Uniform Motion: Displacement/ Time & Velocity, Acceleration: Velocity & Time.
Thermal Energy Defined, Thermal Energy & the Atmosphere, Climate Change and Natural Systems,
Plate Tectonics Processes & Features, Evidence of Plate Tectonic Theory,
(20 hours)
LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS
We will do as many virtual labs as time allows. Doing as much work (readings, homework questions, online research, and
studying) at home as possible will free up more class time for doing labs. Labs will require completion of the worksheets and
finishing the five questions below the gizmo online. Clicking the “Check Answers” box at the bottom will send your results to
me electronically. In a regular lab, safety is of the utmost importance in the chemistry lab since there are many hazards present.
Chemicals, acids, gas, broken glassware are all possible hazards. Any student who does not demonstrate an ability to work with
the safety of himself/herself and his/her classmates in mind will not be allowed in the chemistry lab.
Note: Students will be charged for broken glassware.
H. Buhl
Summer School
Science 10
EXPECTATION GUIDE
YOU ARE HERE TO LEARN.
Please DO work hard, be respectful of each other (and me), be responsible,
and be positive. You will be successful.
BRING YOUR MATERIALS.
Please DO bring a pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, two inch D-ring binder as a notebook,
paper and scientific calculator. Every day! Bring the textbook and workbook to
every class. We will use it as a reference for readings and for extra questions. Take
care of the loaned text, you are responsible for it. Do not write in the loaned
textbook.
ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.
Please arrive and be ready with notebooks and textbooks open for class BEFORE
the bell. All absences require a written note from: Doctor/Dentist/Parent/Legal
Guardian/Relative. Multiple absences will result in a sequence of consequences
including: a call home, a possible visit with an administrator and or possible
exclusion from the course.
EVALUATION:
Class mark
Unit tests
Classwork
Understanding
60%
30%
10%
Provincial Component:
The classwork mark is worth 80% of the final grade, and the provincial mark is
worth 20% of the final grade in this course.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Late assignments are always due. They will be marked fairly allowing for extra
time taken and whether or not it has already been handed back. Once late, do not
expect as quick a return as when it is handed in on time. 
Quizzes will be given frequently (1-5 per week). They will not necessarily be
announced in advance.
(See attendance required above)
Homework:
Homework will be assigned daily and must be done to give practice needed to
master skills.
Website:
buhl.yolasite.com
Parents and students can follow the course at this site. At different times, usually on
Fridays, marks and unit exams results will be found in the correct class folder of the
website above.
I have read this outline and recorded the above website address to follow my
son’s/daughter’s progress in this class. Please sign below and have your student
return it to me for marks. You may tear off the web address below
______________________________
Parent signature.
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Print Student Name
Mr. Buhl’s website: buhl.yolasite.com