SNC 2L - Grade 10 Essential Science

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Course Outline

This course builds upon the material covered in the Grade 9 Essential Science course and provides the student with an opportunity to study the science in their daily lives.  Safe handling of chemicals, environmental issues, energy conservation, weather systems and earth science will all be presented in a practical manner with frequent connections to the students’ daily life outside school.  This course will assist in preparing the student to take their place as a responsible and informed member of a society that is increasingly being faced with issues based on an understanding of science.

Course prerequisites:  Grade 9 Science

Course Resources: 3-ring binder, graph paper

Textbook:  none available

EVALUATION:                        Final assessments……….......………………………….….30%
                                                 Term:                   Knowledge & comprehension...............35%
                                                                             Skills..…….…………………………….35%

The curricular skills component will consist of technical skills, strategies of scientific inquiry and proper scientific communication.  The following learning skills will be reported but not evaluated:  works independently, teamwork, organization, homework completion and work skills, and initiative.  For clarification of learning skills see www. edu.gov.on.ca.   Homework will be checked regularly. Attendance is reported but not evaluated.  Students will be given an updated term mark at the end of each unit.  Students are expected to keep their own record of all marked work.

Late assignments:  Students must make alternate arrangements with the teacher prior to the duedate or a mark of zero will be awarded.  A student will similarly receive a mark of zero if they do not meet the alternate due date.

Missed tests:  Students should expect to write a missed test during the lunch of their first day back from any absence, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.

STUDENT  RESPONSIBILITIES

Students in this course are expected to:

     ·         stay  on task & NOT  disturb the learning of others.
·         come to class on time with all required materials and be ready to work.
·         copy all notes given by the teacher.
·         do homework regularly and to review/study  the work often.
·         ask questions when unsure of the material & seek extra help when needed.
·         ask your HWK  partner(s) about work covered during any absence.
·         follow all instructions regarding laboratory experiments and safety.
·         be an active participant in and contributor to the learning that goes on.