SNC2D/2P
Grade 10 Academic Science
Prerequisite
SNC1D/1P
Curriculum
Expectations
This
course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology,
chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between
science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given
opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills.
Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding
of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in
animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base
reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction
of light and matter.
Course Strands and Major Themes
Biology
· Plants
and animals, including humans, are made of specialized cells, tissues, and
organs that are organized into systems.
· Developments in medicine and medical
technology can have social and ethical implications.
Chemistry
· Chemicals
react with each other in predictable ways.
· Chemical
reactions may have a negative impact on the environment, but they can also be
used to address environmental challenges.
Earth and Space
Science
· Earth’s
climate is dynamic and is the result of interacting systems and processes.
Global climate change is influenced by both natural and human factors.
· Climate
change affects living things and natural systems in a variety of ways. People
have the responsibility to assess their impact on climate change and to identify
effective courses of action to reduce this impact.
Physics
· Light
has characteristics and properties that can be manipulated with mirrors and
lenses for a range of uses. Society has benefited from the development of a
range of optical devices and technologies.
Evaluation
Final
Mark = 70% term work + 30% Summative
Weighting of
Achievement Categories
Knowledge and Understanding 30%
·
knowledge of content (e.g., facts,
terminology, definitions, safe use of equipment and materials)
·
understanding of content (e.g., concepts,
ideas, theories, principles, procedures, processes)
Thinking, Inquiry, Problem Solving
30%
·
use of initiating and planning skills and
strategies (e.g., formulating questions, identifying the problem, developing hypotheses,
selecting strategies and resources, developing plans)
·
use of processing skills and strategies
(e.g., performing and recording, gathering evidence and data, observing,
manipulating materials and using equipment safely, solving equations, proving)
·
use of critical/creative thinking
processes, skills, and strategies (e.g., analysing, interpreting, problem
solving, evaluating, forming and justifying conclusions on the basis of
evidence)
Communication
20%
·
expression and organization of ideas and
information (e.g., clear expression, logical organization) in oral, visual,
and/or written forms (e.g., diagrams, models)
·
communication for different audiences
(e.g., peers, adults) and purposes (e.g., to inform, to persuade) in oral,
visual, and/or written forms
·
use of conventions, vocabulary, and
terminology of the discipline in oral, visual, and written forms (e.g.,
symbols, formulae, scientific notation, SI units)
Applications
20%
·
application of knowledge and skills
(e.g., concepts and processes, safe use of equipment, scientific investigation
skills) in familiar contexts
·
transfer of knowledge and skills (e.g.,
concepts and processes, safe use of equipment, scientific investigation skills)
to unfamiliar contexts
·
making connections between science,
technology, society, and the environment (e.g., assessing the impact of science
on technology, people and other living things, and the environment)
·
proposing courses of practical action to
deal with problems relating to science, technology, society, and the
environment
Lab Safety
Students
are expected to observe all safety procedures in the laboratory. Students that jeopardise the safety of
themselves or others may be restricted in their laboratory participation.