I.
General Objectives
The secondary 4 Science and Technology program is organized to encourage the active participation of
students, who are required to demonstrate initiative, creativity, independence, critical sense and rigour in
their various activities. Competencies are acquired in learning and evaluation situations oriented toward the
design, analysis, evaluation, maintenance or repair of objects and systems.
II.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Power supply
Conduction, insulation and protection (resistance and coding, printed circuit)
Transformation of energy (electricity and light, heat, vibration, magnetism)
Other functions (condenser, transistor)
MATERIALS
Transformation of energy
Unit Question:
Content
CHEMICAL CHANGES
Combustion Oxidation
ELECTRICITY
Electrical charge
Static electricity
Ohms law
Electrical circuits
Relationship between power and electrical energy
ELECTROMAGNETISM
TRANSFORMATION OF ENERGY
Law of conservation of energy
Energy efficiency
Distinction between heat and temperature
Force
Types of forces
Relationship between constant speed, distance and time
Mass and weight
Disturbances
Trophic relationships
Primary productivity
Material and energy flow
Chemical recycling
Factors that influence the distribution of biomes
Ecosystems
HYDROSPHERE
Catchment area
Energy resources
ATMOSPHERE
Air mass
Energy resources
Cryosphere
SPACE
Solar energy flow
Earth-Moon system (gravitational effect)
III. Assessment
All topics are taught with the awareness of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the Progressions of
Learning (POL, which can be found:
http://www1.mels.gouv.qc.ca/progressionSecondaire/pdf/progrApprSec_ST_PFG_en-2011-11-24.pdf).
Competency
C1. Seeks answers and
solutions to a scientific or
technological problem
C2. Makes the most of his or
her knowledge of science and
technology
Description
The student will be able to develop
various methods of collecting data for
analysis.
Proposes explanations and applies
knowledge.
Weighting
40%
60%
Media Literacy
Personal and Career Planning
Health and Well-Being
Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Citizenship and Community Life
Competency 1
Seeks answers or solutions to scientific or technological problems
Competency 2 Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology
60%.
40%
IV Student Support
Review sessions will be offered on pre-determined days of the cycle.
Teachers are also available for consultation upon appointment.
V Required Materials
1. A 2 -3 inch three ring binder
2. Dividers: your binder will be subdivided into the following sections:
Class notes ( which will include any class notes you take, or are given, and diagrams that go
along with these notes). You should also divide this section with title pages for each unit to
keep your note book organized!
Tests
Labs/ Projects
3. Lined paper
4. Graph paper
5. A ruler
6. Colouring pencils
7. 2 -3 different highlighters
8. Your agenda
9. A hair elastic ( if you have long hair)
10. Close toed shoes ( for lab activity days)
11. Your text book ( Number Assigned:________)
12. Calculator
13. USB key
14. Your imagination!