Grade 10 Academic: Introduction
This material is written by Mr. Warren and is somewhat specific to his classes. Periods 2 and 4 in room 336.
The program is divided into four Units based on four different scientific disciplines which will be refered to as strands and will be taught in the order listed below.
Extra assistance is available if you ask for it. I am available in the morning from 7:30 to the opening bell, period 2 or period 5. I just ask that you inform me ahead of time, so that I can be prepared, and get a computer if needed.
Marks will be posted on the Internet, all you need is your personal code.
Your course program or curriculum is as follows:
- Chemistry: Chemical Processes
- Physics: Motion
- Biology: The Sustainability of Ecosystems
- Earth & Space Science: Weather Dynamics
The ROE for this course may be found at
Evaluation Strategies 2D1
Students will be assessed in these four categories. An assessment rubric will be applied to determine to which level the student has mastered in each of the categories. Students final mastery level will be determined by frequency or mode of placement, not just a numerical averaging. Based on two or three quizzes, homework checks, assignments &/or labs and a unit test per strand.
- Knowledge and Understanding ---> Code: K/U --- Value 30%
- Thinking / Inquiry / Problem solving ---> Code: Inq --- Value 20%
- Communication ---> Code: Comm --- Value 10%
- Application / Making Connections ---> Code: MC --- Value 10%
- Culminating Activity / Lab Practical ---> Code: FCA --- Value 10%
- Final Exam ---> Code FE --- Value 20%
The quoted percentages are used to determine the student's final standing or grade placement.
LEARNING SKILLS: or sometimes called soft-skills
The following items will also be rated on the Provincial Report Card according to the following codes:
E = Excellent, G = Good, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement
- Works Independently
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Work Habits/Homework
- Initiative
Ministry Levels of Achievement
These levels of achievement are derived from how well you have met expectation goals. Do not assume that these are test marks. Each of these levels is applied to the above four categrories of achievemnt. Assessment strategies for each of these categories will vary. Be very cognitive of the applied evalution techniques used.
- Level 1 (50-59%) A passable level of achievement but well below provincial standard. This is the bare acceptable minimum level
- Level 2 (60-69%) Just below but should be approaching the provincial standard. A moderate level of achievement.
- Level 3 (70-79%) This is the Ministry standard.
- Level 4 (80-100%) Above to well above provincial standard. A very high level of understanding and achievement.
- a fifth level or Level 0 refects that the student has insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. Credit will not be granted. You may look at this as being an incomplete.
The complete Achievement Chart for Science is found at
CLICK HERE
Student Requirements
Students will be expected to keep records and accumulate course information in the following methods:
- Note book ==> collection of daily work, handouts and homework. The ability to maintain a note book is considered a soft-skill and as such does not fit in any category.
- The note book should be divideded into the four separate strands. Each is independent of the other. When a strand is finished it should be removed and stored safely at home for futher study.
To view a specific strand click on the image or picture.
-
CHEMICAL PROCESSES approximately 22/23 periods
Fall Secession Sept 5 to Oct 6
Spring Secession Feb 4 to March 8
-
PHYSICS approximately 22/23 periods
Fall Secession Oct 9 to Nov 8
Spring Secession March 9 to April 15
-
ECOLOGY/ECOSYSTEMS approximately 21/22 periods
Fall Secession Nov 9 to Dec 13
Spring Secession April 18 to May 17
-
WEATHER DYNAMICS approximately 21/22 periods
Fall Secession Dec 13 to Jan 19
Spring Secession May 18 to June 17
Final culminating activity will be in the last week of the semester.
A copy of this assignment can be found HERE
Due Dates: January week of 15th
Exam Review
Exam week starts January 22
Science Exam January ???? 2007
June 2007
