SCIENCE 10 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

The Science 10 course emphasizes four of the key concepts of science: change, energy, matter and systems. These themes provide a means of showing the connections among the scientific disciplines, and provide a framework for teachers to show students how individual sections of the course relate to the big ideas of science. In addition to developing a solid understanding of the fundamental science concepts and principles, Science 10 has the goal of educating students about the nature of science and technology, and the interaction between science and technology. Students must be aware of the tremendous impact of science and associated technology on society, but at the same time they must be aware of the roles and limitations of the sciences and technology in problem solving in a societal context.

Science 10 consists of four units of study:

• Unit 1: Energy from the Sun - focuses on the role of radiant energy from the Sun in sustaining life and driving weather systems on Earth.
• Unit 2: Energy and Matter in Living Systems - the processes by which energy and matter are exchanged between living systems and their environment are studied, and change is illustrated by the growth of living organisms.
• Unit 3: Energy and Matter in Chemical Change - investigates the changes in energy and matter that occur during chemical reactions.
• Unit 4: Change and Energy - examines different forms of energy and the principles that govern energy transformations.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"

Required Resources

• "Visions 1", Braaten, Audrey, et al. Gage Educational Publishing Co., Toronto, Ontario, 1992.- Provided
• Calculator

General Expectations

• Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified by their instructor.
• Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
• Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their progress.
• Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts per week is expected.
• Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor. Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
• Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines. Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience technical problems.

Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements

• Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
• Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational resources and download files.
• File management skills necessary to create directories, save files, and retrieve files.
• Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
• A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator 6.0 or higher.
• Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.

Face-to-Face Requirements

• Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
• Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor if their progress becomes a problem.

Evaluation

• 30% for Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
• 30% Midterm
• 40% Final Exam