Science 10 Course Outline

Taught by: Mr. Loewen

Welcome to my Science 10 class. There are many major concepts that will be studied and further
examined in this course. This course is composed over four units of study. The course will
culminate in a final exam. Being a 10-level course, it can be said that this course is challenging.
This course can also be extremely rewarding for those students willing to work hard and take
time for their learning.

Science 10 is composed of four main students

1. Energy & Matter in Chemical Change
2. Energy Flow in Technological Systems
3. Cycling of Matter in Living Systems
4. Energy Flow in Global Systems

Long Range Plan

Science 10 Program of Study Course Content Weeks of Classes

Energy & Matter in Chemical - Describe the basic September 4 – October 5
Change particles that make up the
underlying structure of
matter, and investigate
related technologies
- Explain, using the periodic
table, how elements
combine to form
compounds, and follow
IUPAC guidelines for
naming ionic compounds
and simple molecular
compounds
- Identify and classify
chemical changes, and
write word and balanced
chemical equations for
significant chemical
reactions, as applications
of Lavoisier's law of
conservation of mass

Energy Flow in - Analyze and illustrate how Oct0ber 17 – November 18

Technological Systems technologies based on
thermodynamic principles
were developed before the
laws of thermodynamics
were formulated
- Explain and apply
concepts used in
theoretical and practical
 measures of energy in
mechanical systems
- Apply the principles of
energy conservation and
thermodynamics to
investigate, describe and
predict efficiency of
energy transformation in
technological systems

Cycling of Matter in Living - Explain the relationship November 21 – December 20

Systems between developments in
imaging technology and
the current understanding
of the cell
- Describe the function of
cell organelles and
structures in a cell, in
terms of life processes,
and use models to explain
these processes and their
applications
- Analyze plants as an
example of a multicellular
organism with specialized
structures at the cellular,
tissue and system levels

Energy Flow in Global Mr. Loewen is not teaching* After Christmas

Systems
Note* - I am only at Noble Central till December 21. After Christmas, there is a week of classes
Mr. Gibson will teach. That will be Unit D Global systems.

Overview of Units Found in Program of Studies

Unit A: Energy & Matter in Chemical Change

1. Describe the basic particles that make up the underlying structure of matter, and
investigate related technologies
2. Explain, using the periodic table, how elements combine to form compounds, and follow
IUPAC guidelines for naming ionic compounds and simple molecular compound
3. Identify and classify chemical changes, and write word and balanced chemical equations
for significant chemical reactions, as applications of Lavoisier's law of conservation of
mass
Unit B: Energy Flow in Technological Systems

1. Analyze and illustrate how technologies based on thermodynamic principles were

developed before the laws of thermodynamics were formulated
2. Explain and apply concepts used in theoretical and practical measures of energy in
mechanical systems
3. Apply the principles of energy conservation and thermodynamics to investigate, describe
and predict efficiency of energy transformation in technological systems

Unit C: Cycling of Matter in Living Systems

1. Explain the relationship between developments in imaging technology and the current
understanding of the cell
2. Describe the function of cell organelles and structures in a cell, in terms of life processes,
and use models to explain these processes and their applications
3. Analyze plants as an example of a multicellular organism with specialized structures at
the cellular, tissue and system levels

Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems

1. Describe how the relationships among input solar energy, output terrestrial energy and
energy flow within the biosphere affect the lives of humans and other species
2. Analyze the relationships among net solar energy, global energy transfer processes -
primarily radiation, convection and hydrologic cycle - and climate
3. Relate climate to the characteristics of the world's major biomes, and compare biomes in
different regions of the world
4. Investigate and interpret the role of environmental factors on global energy transfer and
climate change

Classroom Policies

Attendance: The expectation for this course is that you will attend EVERY scheduled class time
during the semester. Absents and lates will be noted. Ongoing issues will result in time owed
over lunch breaks.

IT IS A STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CATCH UP FROM ANY MISSED CLASSES.

Food & Drink: Drinks that have a sealed top are okay in the classroom; however, there will be
no food or drinks during lab days. Food will only be allowed in the desk area.

Technology: Music can be listened to during student seat work time with permission. When
technology (cell phones, iPods, and tablets) become an issue they will be confiscated at my
discretion.
Homework/assignments: As a senior high level class, assignments and homework are expected
to be completed and submitted by the due date. There may be exceptions due to special
circumstances. You will serve lunch hours until the assignments completion.

Classroom Behaviour

The number one rule in my room is RESPECT. This means of others, yourselves, and of
teachers. That means treat everyone with respect physically and verbally.

Please stay seated during class.

During labs, it is imperative for instructions and precautions to be followed. Failing to do so may
result in the student being only able to observe and not participate.

Assessment

Final Exam 30%

Course work 70%
Labs 30%
Quizzes/Assignments 40%
Exams 30%