Science 8/9 Honours

Science 8/9 Honours

Course Number – 1300

Prerequisite – To be eligible for Science 8/9 Honours an application form must be filled out and an entrance exam must be completed in June of the student’s grade 7 year.

Text –  BC Science 8 (http://www.bcscience8.com/) and BC Science Probe 9 (http://www.nelson.com/bcscienceprobe9/centre.html)

Course Description

Science 8/9 Honours followed by Science 9/10 Honours gives students the opportunity to complete Science 8,9 and 10 in two years.  In the first year of this two year program students will complete all of Science 8 and part of Science 9.  As this is an accelerated program the expectations for the course are higher than in the regular science classes.  Students will be challenged with a larger workload, more homework, challenging tests and quizzes as well asnmandatory participation in the school science fair.  Completion of Science 8/9 Honours does not guarantee entrance into Science 9/10 Honours.  A student who struggles in this course will be recommended for Science 9.

Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Science 8)

(taken from http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2006sci_8.pdf)

Processes of Science
It is expected that students will:
A1 demonstrate safe procedures
A2 perform experiments using the scientific method
A3 represent and interpret information in graphic form
A4 use models to explain how systems operate
A5 demonstrate scientific literacy
A6 demonstrate ethical, responsible, cooperative behaviour
A7 describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
A8 demonstrate competence in the use of technologies specific to investigative procedures and research

Life Science: Cells and Systems
It is expected that students will:
B1 demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things
B2 relate the main features and properties of cells to their functions
B3 explain the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
B4 explain the functioning of the immune system, and the roles of the primary, secondary, and tertiary defence systems

Physical Science: Optics
It is expected that students will:
C1 demonstrate knowledge of the behaviour of waves
C2 explain the properties of visible light
C3 compare visible light to other types of electromagnetic radiation
C4 explain how human vision works

Physical Science: Fluids and Dynamics
It is expected that students will:
C5 explain the concept of force
C6 describe the relationship between solids, liquids, and gases, using the kinetic molecular theory
C7 determine the density of various substances
C8 explain the relationship between pressure, temperature, area, and force in fluids
C9 recognize similarities between natural and constructed fluid systems (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic)

Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth
It is expected that students will:
D1 explain the significance of salinity and temperature in the world’s oceans
D2 describe how water and ice shape the landscape
D3 describe factors that affect productivity and species distribution in aquatic environments

 

Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Science 9)

(taken from http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2006sci_9.pdf)

Processes of Science
It is expected that students will:
A1 demonstrate safe procedures
A2 perform experiments using the scientific method
A3 represent and interpret information in graphic form
A4 demonstrate scientific literacy
A5 demonstrate ethical,responsible, cooperative behaviour
A6 describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
A7 demonstrate competence in the use oftechnologies specific to investigative procedures and research

Life Science: Reproduction
It is expected that students will:
B1 explain the process of cell division
B1 relate the processes of cell division and emerging reproductive technologies to embryonic development
B3 compare sexual and asexualreproduction in terms of advantages and disadvantages

Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, andCompounds
It is expected that students will:
C1 use modern atomic theory to describe the structure and components of atoms and molecules
C2 use the periodic table to compare the characteristics and atomic structure of elements
C3 write and interpret chemical symbols of elements and formulae of ionic compounds
C4 describe changes in the properties of matter

Physical Science:Characteristics of Electricity
C5 explain the production, transfer, and interaction of static electrical charges in various materials
C6 explain how electric currentresults from separation of charge and the movement of electrons
C7 compare series and parallel circuits involving varying resistances, voltages, and currents
C8 relate electrical energy to power consumption

Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration
It is expected that students will:
D1 explain how a variety of technologies have advanced understanding ofthe universe and solar system
D2 describe the major components and characteristics ofthe universe and solar system
D3 describe traditional perspectives of a range of Aboriginal peoples in BC on the relationship between the Earth and celestial bodies
D4 explain astronomical phenomena with reference to the Earth/moon system
D5 analyse the implications of space travel