Science 9/10 Honours

Science 9/10 Honours

Course Number – 3335

Prerequisite – Science 8/9 Honours or Science 8 with permission of the Science 9/10 Honours teacher.  Note:  Students entering Science 9/10 Honours from Science 8 will be expected to write an exam in September.  This exam will test the material from Science 9 covered in Science 8/9 Honours.  Please speak to the Science 8/9 Honours or Science 9/10 Honours teachers for details.

Text – BC Science Probe 9 (http://www.nelson.com/bcscienceprobe9/centre.html) and BC Science 10 (http://www.bcscience10.com/)

Course Description

The completion of Science 9/10 Honours gives students the opportunity to complete Science 8,9 and 10 in two years.   In the first second year of this two year program students will complete all of part of Science 9 and all of Science 10.  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 as well as more challenging tests and quizzes.  Completion of Science 9/10 Honours does not guarantee entrance into grade 11 science honours courses.  A student who struggles in this course may not be recommended for grade 11 science honours courses.

Final Exam

All Science 9/10 Honours students will write a provincial exam worth 20% of their final mark.  This exam will only cover material from Science 10.

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

Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Science 10)

(taken from http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2008sci_10.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: Sustainability of Ecosystems
It is expected that students will:
B1 explain the interaction of abiotic and biotic factors within an ecosystem
B2 assess the potential impacts of bioaccumulation
B3 explain various ways in which natural populations are altered or kept in equilibrium

Physical Science:  Chemical Reactions and Radioactivity
It is expected that students will:
C1 differentiate between atoms, ions, and molecules using knowledge of their structure and components
C2 classify substances as acids, bases, or salts, based on their characteristics, name, and formula
C3 distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds
C4 analyse chemicalreactions, including reference to conservation of mass and rate of reaction
C5 explain radioactivity using modern atomic theory

Physical Science: Motion
C6 explain the relationship of displacement and time interval to velocity for objects in uniform motion
C7 demonstrate the relationship between velocity, time interval, and acceleration

Earth and Space Science: Energy Transfer in Natural Systems
It is expected that students will:
D1 explain the characteristics and sources of thermal energy
D2 explain the effects of thermal energy within the atmosphere
D3 evaluate possible causes of climate change and its impact on natural systems
Earth and Space Science:Plate Tectonics
D4 analyse the processes and features associated with plate tectonics
D5 demonstrate knowledge of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory