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Science 10 Course Outline

Ms. Trimble

Introduction
This course is divided into four curriculum organizers. Each curriculum organizer is composed
of several Learning Outcomes that must be achieved by students. The more Learning Outcomes
per curriculum organizer, the greater the percent of the course achieved. This course is
cumulative which means your Term I mark will be a snapshot of where you currently are. This
provides students sufficient time to demonstrate all learning outcomes. Each student is
required to write a provincial exam in order to complete Science 10, this exam mark makes up
the final 20% of the students final mark.

Processes of Science 12%
Life Science 26%
Physical Science 46%
Earth and Space Science 16%

Required Material
Students are expected to bring the following to EVERY class:
Textbook: BC Science 10
Science 10 Data Booklet (one copy will be provided for you)
Binder with lined paper (should have dividers to separate assignments and notes/examples)
Pen/pencils
Hand-held scientific calculator

Possible Forms of Assessment
Quizzes
Formal Lab Write-ups
Assignments
Summative Assessment
Learning Outcome Tests
Final Exam

Focused Learning Outcomes

Processes of Science
A1 demonstrate safe procedures
A2 perform experiments using scientific method
A3 represent and interpret information in graphic form

Life Science
B1 explain the interactions of abiotic factors within and ecosystem
B2 assess the potential impacts of bioaccumulation
B3 explain various ways in which natural populations are altered or kept in equilibrium

Physical Science
C1 differentiate between atoms, ions and molecules using knowledge of their structure and
components
C2 classify substances as acids, bases or salts based on their characteristics, name and formula
C3 distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds
C4 analyze chemical reactions, including reference to conservation of mass and rate of reaction

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C5 explain radioactivity using modern atomic theory
C6 explain the relationship of displacement and time interval to velocity for objects in uniform motion
C7 demonstrate the relationship between velocity, time interval and distance

Earth and Space Science
D1 explain the characteristics and sources of thermal energy
D2 explain the effects of thermal energy within the atmosphere
D3 evaluate possible causes of climate change and its impact on a natural system
D4 analyze the processes and features associated with plate tectonics

Effort Assessment
See Valleyview Secondary Schools effort achievement rubric.

Interventions
When a student struggles to meet the learning outcomes of this course, the following academic
interventions will take place:
Teacher/student conversations
Teacher/student/parent conversation
Referral to academic intervention program

You are responsible for completing all coursework and making up any assignment that you
miss due to absence.

Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me via email at strimble@sd73.bc.ca or through my webpage
http://mstrimbleswebsite.weebly.com. I update this webpage daily with class activities,
assignments and extra support material.