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Science 10Course name and abbreviation:Science 10, SC10 Grade Level:Grade 10 Summary of course content and activities:Unit 1: Energy and Matter in Chemical Change Chapters A1-A3 Unit 2: Energy Flow in Technological Systems Chapters B1-B3 Unit 3: Cycling of Matter in Living Systems Chapters C1-C3 Unit 4: Energy Flow in Global Systems Chapters D1-D3 Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended?This course is designed for the academic student. It is the key course to all the other sciences. Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:Science 10 provides the foundation in science that creates opportunities for them to pursue progressively higher levels of study, prepares them for science-related occupations. Students are introduced to the physical, biological, and chemical components of science. Science 10 provides students with opportunities to explore, analyze and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology, society and the environment, and to develop understandings that will affect their personal lives, their careers and their futures. Major course goals:
Pre-requisite(s):A mark of 50% or better in Science 9 Number of credits that this course is worth:5 credits Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:Provided by NSA:Science 10 textbook – Addison Wesley Purchased by student:Scientific calculator Recommended but not required:Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:6-10 hours Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests:For each unit
The units are worth 70% of your final mark and the Final Exam is 30% NorthStar Academy Canada | |||||||