Science 9

Science  education  in  British  Columbia  is designed  to  provide  opportunities  for  students to  develop  scientific  knowledge, skills,  and attitudes  that  will  be  relevant  in  their everyday lives  and  their  future  careers.  In addition to introducing  them  to  current concepts, findings,  and  processes  in  various scientific disciplines–biology,  physics, chemistry, astronomy,  and  geology–it encourages them to:  
• develop  a  positive  attitude  toward  science  
• examine  basic  concepts,  principles,  laws,  and  theories  through scientific  inquiry  
• demonstrate  respect for  precision  
• develop  awareness  of  assumptions  in  all  forms  of  science‐related communication  
• separate fundamental  concepts  from  the  less  important or  irrelevant

identify supporting  or  refuting  information  and bias

Vocabulary  
accuracy,  conclusion,  control,  controlled experiment,  dependent  variables,  hypothesis, independent  variables,  observation,  precision, prediction,  procedure,  principle,  scientific literacy,  validity,  variable  
  
Knowledge  

1. • metric  system  (SI  units)  
2. • elements  of  a  valid  experiment  
3. • dependent  and  independent  variables  
4. • appropriate  scale  
5. • application  of  scientific  principles  in  the  development  of  technologies  

  
Skills  and  Attitudes  

1. • recognize  dangers  
2. • demonstrate  emergency  response  procedures  
3. • use  personal  protective  equipment  
4. • use  proper  techniques  for  handling  and  disposing  of  lab  materials  
5. • use  electroscope,  voltmeter,  ammeter,  Van  de  Graaff  generator,  Bunsen  burner,  hotplate  
6. • make  accurate  measurements  using  a  variety  of  instruments  (e.g.,  rulers,  balances,  graduated  cylinders  
7. • use  the  Internet  as  a  research  tool  
8. • communicate  results  
9. • use  appropriate  types  of  graphic  models  and/or  formulae  to  represent  a  given  type  of  data,  including  Bohr  models  
10. • use  bar  graphs,  line  graphs,  pie  charts,  tables,  and  diagrams  to  extract  and  convey  information  
11. • deduce  relationships  between  variables  use  models  to  demonstrate  how  systems  operate  
12. • apply  given  criteria  for  evaluating  evidence  and  sources  of  information  
13. • identify  main  points,  supporting  or  refuting  information,  and  bias  in  a  science‐related  article  or  illustration  
14. • demonstrate  ethical,  responsible,  cooperative  behaviour
15. acquire  and  apply  scientific  and  technological  knowledge  to  the  benefit  of  self,  society,  and  the  environment

 

 

 

 

 

Important Websites for Science 10 Students!

Below are a list of some of the websites and Internet resources that our Science 10 teachers will be using over the course of the semester. Students are strongly encouraged to visit and use the various resources sites to help them to meet with success over the course of the semester.

Science 10 wiki
http://lvrscience10.pbworks.com/

Mrs. McTague's wiki
http://mrsmctague.pbworks.com/

Practice Quizzes
http://www.bcscience.com

Practice Tests
http://www.studybuzz.com/courses.php

Practice Exams
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/searchResults.php

                                                  
Course Description

Welcome to Science 10 ! This is a general science course which covers a wide range of topics including that prepare students for various course opportunities in Grades 11 & 12:

Life Science:
Unit 1: The Sustainability of Ecosystems

Physical Science:
Unit 2: Chemistry & Radioactivity
Unit 3: Motion

Earth Science:
Unit 4: Energy Transfer
Unit 5: Plate Tectonics

Course Activities
This course includes lecture, many hand-on activties, labs, demonstrations, videos, research projects, and class presentations.

Course Requirements
This course has a compulsory provincial exam. All students must write this exam, and this course is required for graduation. Therefore, a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic are required. Be prepared to work hard, have fun, laugh, and learn.

Materials Required
Scientific calculator GRAPHING CALCULATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE PROVINCIAL EXAM, 3 ring binder, dividers, note paper, graph paper, a ruler, pens, pencils, and an eraser.

Marking System

1) Term Marks
Tests 50%    One for each unit (5 in all)
Assignments 40%  Homework, in-class assignments and labs
Quizzes  10%               Approx. 1 per week

2) Final Grade
Term 1 : 40%
Term 2 : 40%

Provincial Exam: 20%

Extra Help
Extra help will be provided whenever needed. Feel free to ask at any time! Make sure to stay ahead of the game.

Course Resources
Text: B.C Science 10

Textbook Website: bcscience.com

Various websites listed above!

 

 

 

 

Biomes Project

Biomes Data Sheet