SCIENCE 24 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

Science 24 is the second course in the Science 14-24 series. Successfully completion of this course will provide the minimum requirements in science for an Alberta high school diploma. Science 24 will help you learn to appreciate science in your day to day life, while also helping you to make smarter and better decisions in things related to science. The focus is on the development of personal skills, social understanding, self-confidence, and preparation for the world of work.

In Science 14-24, students learn science in relevant contexts and engage in meaningful activities. This facilitates the transfer of knowledge to new contexts. Students are encouraged to participate in lifelong learning in science and to appreciate science as a remarkable, inspiring and stimulating human enterprise with practical impact on their lives and society as a whole. The course includes topics from biology, chemistry, applied physics and other disciplines such as the earth sciences, meteorology, or astronomy.

There is no text book for this course. The notes that you will find in the "Class Notes" section of each unit are complete and have all the information you need to successfully complete the course.

This course is divided into four units of study:

• Unit 1: Matter and Chemical Change
• Unit 2: Energy Transformations
• Unit 3: Disease and Human Health
• Unit 4: Safety in Transportation

In all there are 63 lessons, divided into the four units that compose this course. As you read through the lessons you will find self-check questions so that you can test your understanding of what you've just learned.

At the end of most lessons you will find a link to an assignment. Download the assignment, complete it, and save it. Submit your completed assignment to the "Assignment Dropbox" for marking. You will need to complete four assignments a week; please see the assignment section for due dates.

At the end of each section (which is usually about 3 or 4 lessons) you will complete a quiz to test your understanding of all the concepts. These quizzes are done online on the honour system. You can not use any form of notes or books while doing the quizzes.

You will also be writing a midterm and final exam in person.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"

Required Resources

• 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.
• Ability to use an instant messenger. Using an instant messenger is the easiest way to connect with your teacher and receive help in the course.
• A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator 6.0 or higher.
• Word processor such as Microsoft Office.

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% - Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions
• 30% - Midterm Exam
• 40% - Final Exam