{"id":65,"date":"2013-07-27T14:38:44","date_gmt":"2013-07-27T21:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/south-science\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2013-09-25T14:52:32","modified_gmt":"2013-09-25T21:52:32","slug":"science-89-honours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/south-science\/honours-and-ap\/science-89-honours\/","title":{"rendered":"Science 8\/9 Honours"},"content":{"rendered":"

Science 8\/9 Honours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Course Number – 1300<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prerequisite<\/strong>\u00a0– 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.<\/p>\n

Text<\/strong>\u00a0– \u00a0BC Science 8 (http:\/\/www.bcscience8.com\/<\/a>) and\u00a0BC Science Probe 9 (http:\/\/www.nelson.com\/bcscienceprobe9\/centre.html<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Course Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Science 8\/9 Honours followed by Science 9\/10 Honours gives students the opportunity to complete Science 8,9 and 10 in two years. \u00a0In the first year of this two year program students will complete all of Science 8 and part of Science 9. \u00a0As this is an accelerated program the expectations for the course are higher than in the regular science classes. \u00a0Students will be challenged with a larger workload, more homework, challenging tests and quizzes as well asnmandatory participation in the school science fair. \u00a0Completion of Science 8\/9 Honours does not guarantee entrance into Science 9\/10 Honours. \u00a0A student who struggles in this course will be recommended for Science 9.<\/p>\n

Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Science 8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

(taken from\u00a0http:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/irp\/pdfs\/sciences\/2006sci_8.pdf<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Processes of Science<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nA1 demonstrate safe procedures
\nA2 perform experiments using the scientific method
\nA3 represent and interpret information in graphic form
\nA4 use models to explain how systems operate
\nA5 demonstrate scientific literacy
\nA6 demonstrate ethical, responsible, cooperative behaviour
\nA7 describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
\nA8 demonstrate competence in the use of technologies specific to investigative procedures and research<\/p>\n

Life Science: Cells and Systems<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nB1 demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things
\nB2 relate the main features and properties of cells to their functions
\nB3 explain the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
\nB4 explain the functioning of the immune system, and the roles of the primary, secondary, and tertiary defence systems<\/p>\n

Physical Science: Optics<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nC1 demonstrate knowledge of the behaviour of waves
\nC2 explain the properties of visible light
\nC3 compare visible light to other types of electromagnetic radiation
\nC4 explain how human vision works<\/p>\n

Physical Science: Fluids and Dynamics<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nC5 explain the concept of force
\nC6 describe the relationship between solids, liquids, and gases, using the kinetic molecular theory
\nC7 determine the density of various substances
\nC8 explain the relationship between pressure, temperature, area, and force in fluids
\nC9 recognize similarities between natural and constructed fluid systems (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic)<\/p>\n

Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nD1 explain the significance of salinity and temperature in the world\u2019s oceans
\nD2 describe how water and ice shape the landscape
\nD3 describe factors that affect productivity and species distribution in aquatic environments<\/p>\n

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Prescribed Learning Outcomes (Science 9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

(taken from\u00a0http:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/irp\/pdfs\/sciences\/2006sci_9.pdf<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Processes of Science<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nA1 demonstrate safe procedures
\nA2 perform experiments using the scientific method
\nA3 represent and interpret information in graphic form
\nA4 demonstrate scientific literacy
\nA5 demonstrate ethical,responsible, cooperative behaviour
\nA6 describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
\nA7 demonstrate competence in the use oftechnologies specific to investigative procedures and research<\/p>\n

Life Science: Reproduction<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nB1 explain the process of cell division
\nB1 relate the processes of cell division and emerging reproductive technologies to embryonic\u00a0development
\nB3 compare sexual and asexualreproduction in terms of advantages and disadvantages<\/p>\n

Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, andCompounds<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nC1 use modern atomic theory to describe the structure and components of atoms and molecules
\nC2 use the periodic table to compare the characteristics and atomic structure of elements
\nC3 write and interpret chemical symbols of elements and formulae of ionic compounds
\nC4 describe changes in the properties of matter<\/p>\n

Physical Science:Characteristics of Electricity<\/strong>
\nC5 explain the production, transfer, and interaction of static electrical charges in various materials
\nC6 explain how electric currentresults from separation of charge and the movement of electrons
\nC7 compare series and parallel circuits involving varying resistances, voltages, and currents
\nC8 relate electrical energy to power consumption<\/p>\n

Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration<\/strong>
\nIt is expected that students will:
\nD1 explain how a variety of technologies have advanced understanding ofthe universe and solar system
\nD2 describe the major components and characteristics ofthe universe and solar system
\nD3 describe traditional perspectives of a range of Aboriginal peoples in BC on the relationship between\u00a0the Earth and celestial bodies
\nD4 explain astronomical phenomena with reference to the Earth\/moon system
\nD5 analyse the implications of space travel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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