Course Syllabus

Biology 10

Understand

(Big Ideas)

Genes are the foundation for the diversity of living things.

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Do

(Competencies)

Illustrate a DNA molecule & describe its structure and composition.

Explain the process of protein synthesis, and the origin of mutation(s)

Apply genetics to solve problems that focus on various patterns of inheritance.

Analyze case studies that evaluate the role of the gene, and mutation(s), in natural variation in populations, natural selection, evolution, and speciation.

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Know

(Content)

DNA structure and function. 

Protein Synthesis as a cellular process that produces proteins; alterations in protein synthesis are caused by mutations to DNA.

Genetics is the science that explores genes and patterns of  inheritance. 

Ethical debates surround the use and application of Biotechnology.  

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Chemistry 10

Understand

(Big Ideas)

Chemical processes require energy changes as atoms are rearranged.

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Do

(Competencies)

Name, and determine formulae for ionic & covalent molecular compounds, as well as acids and bases.

Construct diagrammatic models, bohr diagrams and lewis symbols for atoms, ions, and ionic and covalent molecular compounds.

Convey an understanding of the properties of ionic, covalent molecular, acids and bases, and their uses.

Classify various types of reactions, as well as balance chemical equations.

Evaluate chemical reactions as exothermic or endothermic

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Know

(Content)

Rearrangement of atoms in chemical reactions

Acid-base chemistry

Law of conservation of mass

Energy changes during chemical reactions

Practical applications and implications of chemical processes.

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Physics & Astronomy 10 

Understand

(Big Ideas)

Energy is conserved and its transformation can affect living things and the environment

The formation of the universe can be explained by the Big Bang Theory and Stellar Evolution (the life cycle of stars)

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Do

(Competencies)

Apply the work-energy theorem to solve problems.

Convey an understanding that energy can be transformed into different types.

Define heat, thermal energy and temperature; solve problems involving heat transfer and thermodynamics.

Investigate the global impacts of energy transformation(s), the consequences of current energy sources (pollution, habitat destruction).

Classify various types of nuclear decay reactions, and predict the products of nuclear decay reactions. 

Demonstrate an understanding of the current theories that explain the origin of the universe and our solar system.

Apply observational astronomy practices in everyday life.

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Know

(Content)

Law of conservation of energy and its applications.

Transformation of potential and kinetic energy

Thermal energy in open and closed systems

Local and global impacts of energy transformations from technologies

Nuclear energy and sources of radiation, including fission and fusion applications and implications of nuclear technologies

Evidence that supports theories on the origin of the universe (Big bang) and solar system. 

The role of stars in the formation of elements and energy supply.

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Questioning and Predicting

Percentage

S1_Q&P

○ Make observations aimed at identifying questions, problems, or topics of personal interest.
○ Formulate multiple hypotheses and predict multiple outcomes.

3

Planning and Conducting

S2_P&C

○ Plan investigations, select appropriate equipment, and use appropriate methods to accurately collect and record reliable quantitative and qualitative data
○ Assess risks and address ethical, cultural, and/or environmental issues associated with their proposed methods and those of others. Ensure that safety and ethical guidelines are followed in investigations.

4

Processing/Analyzing Information

S3_P&A

○ Construct, analyze, and interpret graphs, models, and/or diagrams
○ Analyze patterns, trends, and connections in data, identifying inconsistencies
○ Describe relationships between variables, analyze cause and effect, and draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence
○ Convert between units of 10

6

Evaluating

S4_Eval

○ Evaluate methods and experimental conditions, including identifying sources of error or uncertainty. Describe specific ways to improve their investigation methods and the quality of data
○ Evaluate the validity and limitations of a model or analogy
○ Critically analyze sources of information, both primary and secondary, for validity, assumptions, bias, and scientific claims
○ Consider social, ethical, and environmental implications of investigation findings

3

Applying and Innovating

S5_A&I

○ Transfer and apply learning to new situations
○ Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving

3

Communicating

S6_Comm

○ Communicate scientific ideas, claims, and information for a specific purpose and audience, constructing evidence-based arguments that use appropriate scientific language
○ Express and reflect on a variety of experiences, perspectives, worldviews, ways of knowing, and sources of information.
○ Be able to summarize and analyze scientific text

6

CONTENT OUTCOMES

Biology

BIOCHEMISTRY (protein synthesis)

B.1

○ Illustrate and explain the structural components of DNA and describe how DNA is condensed into chromosomes.

2

B.2

○ Explain the process of protein synthesis

5

GENETICS

B.3

○ Identify crosses as either Mendelian (monohybrid) or non-Mendelian (including codominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and sex-linkage) and subsequently be able to list the predicted genotypic and phenotypic outcomes of that cross.

7

B.4

○ Compare and contrast the different types of genetic mutations that can occur in DNA (including addition, deletion, substitution events) and be able to explain the effects of each type of mutation (silent, missense, nonsense, and frameshift mutations).

3

ECOLOGY

B.5

○ Define and provide an example of each of the following, giving examples of each: natural selection (speciation, adaptations, adaptive radiation & extinction), and artifical selection (food sustainability)

3

BIOTECHNOLOGY

B.6

○ Evaluate applications of genetics and their ethical considerations by providing criteria for judgement and evidence to support your claims. Biotechnology topics can include: GMOs, gene therapy, cloning, stem cells, reproductive technologies, forensics, and genetic engineering.

5

Chemistry

CHEMICAL REACTIONS

C.1

○ Explain differences, name, and determine formulae for ionic and covalent compounds.

3

C.2

○ Construct diagrammatic models (Bohr and Lewis structures) to illustrate the structure of atoms and molecules.

3

C.3

○ Classify reactions as being one of the six main types (synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, combustion, neutralization) and predict the products of a reaction based on its type.

6

ACID-BASE CHEMISTRY

C.4

○ Name, classify, and determine the formula for various acids and bases.

3

MASS CONSERVATION IN CHEMICAL REACTIONS

C.5

○ Balance chemical equations (including compounds as formulae or names) using appropriate state symbols and notations.

6

ENERGY CHANGES IN CHEMICAL REACTIONS

C.6

○ Justify whether a chemical reaction is endothermic or exothermic by evaluating the evidence.

4

Physics

General ENERGY

P.1

○ Outline the law of conservation of energy and the work-energy theorem and apply them to different systems. Solve quantitative problems involving energy conservation and transformation, including energy losses and work done.

7

THERMAL ENERGY

P.2

○ Apply concepts of thermodynamics, including heat. thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity, and modes of thermal energy transfer, to simple systems.

6

IMPACTS OF ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS

P.3

○ Investigate local and global impacts of energy transformations from technologies (pollution, habitat destruction, carbon dioxide output), including First Peoples perspectives on energy

2

NUCLEAR REACTIONS

P.4

○ Demonstrate an understanding of nuclear decay and nuclear reactions, including potential applications as well as associated challenges and risks (environmental, and technological)

5

Astronomy

THE UNIVERSE

A.1

○ Demonstrate an understanding of current theories of the origin of the universe (Big Bang Theory), with reference to current evidence in support of those theories and areas not yet confirmed.

2

A.2

○ Demonstrate an understanding of how different components of the universe change over time.

1

A.3

○ Demonstrate an understanding of data collection methods used to establish distance, orbits, speeds and composition of celestial objects

2