Welcome to Science 10
Teacher: Mr. Jerry Heal
Text: McGraw-Hill Ryerson BC SCIENCE 10
Purpose:
Science 10 is a general science course that covers all the major scientific disciplines- life science, physical science and earth science. In this course, we will explore a wide variety of topics including:
We will explore what it means to be scientifically literate. Students will also refine their general literacy skills; meaning we will be doing a great deal of activities related to presenting research findings, reading, writing, and organizing information.
Experiential Science
Most science educators believe that science needs to be learned in an experiential setting; that is that students need to “do” science, rather than read about science or watch videos, etc. Students will be doing a number of laboratory experiments throughout the year.
Attendance
Students who miss classes for any reason will be responsible for making up work outside of regular class time. Students who know about planned absences in advance are advised to find out what the will be missing and to collect any assignments that will be handed out before the planned absence. Students and parents are advised to take steps to avoid absences if at all possible.
Course Evaluation
Overall assessment is based on the following weightings:
25% assignments
25 % Projects and labs
15% quizzes
15% unit tests
20% Final Summative evaluation
Teacher: Mr. Jerry Heal
Text: McGraw-Hill Ryerson BC SCIENCE 10
Purpose:
Science 10 is a general science course that covers all the major scientific disciplines- life science, physical science and earth science. In this course, we will explore a wide variety of topics including:
- Processes of Science
- Chemistry: Elements, Atoms, Compounds and Chemical Processes
- Live Science: DNA and Genetics
- Physical Science: Energy and its forms
- Universe: Big Bang TheoryEarth
We will explore what it means to be scientifically literate. Students will also refine their general literacy skills; meaning we will be doing a great deal of activities related to presenting research findings, reading, writing, and organizing information.
Experiential Science
Most science educators believe that science needs to be learned in an experiential setting; that is that students need to “do” science, rather than read about science or watch videos, etc. Students will be doing a number of laboratory experiments throughout the year.
Attendance
Students who miss classes for any reason will be responsible for making up work outside of regular class time. Students who know about planned absences in advance are advised to find out what the will be missing and to collect any assignments that will be handed out before the planned absence. Students and parents are advised to take steps to avoid absences if at all possible.
Course Evaluation
Overall assessment is based on the following weightings:
25% assignments
25 % Projects and labs
15% quizzes
15% unit tests
20% Final Summative evaluation
