Grade 10 Science Course Outline

Mr. Delaney, Room 112

Text: Science 10 (Nelson)

Topics

FIRST TERMChemistry

Chemical Change Periodic table of the elements Formation of Compounds Types of chemical reactions Balancing chemical equations Rates of reactions Acids and bases

Environmental Science

Ecosystems Diversity Ecology Cycles within ecosystems Sustaining ecosystems

SECOND TERM

Physics Speed Acceleration Graphing speed and acceleration

Weather Global Weather Model The Atmosphere; Prevailing Wind Patterns Hydrosphere; Major Ocean Currents Clouds and Fog North American Weather System Weather Forecasting Technology Extreme Weather Events Weather of the Future

Marking Scheme

10 % Homework (based on spot checks and homework assignments) 15 % Projects15 % Labs45% Tests & Quizzes15 % Exams (Midterm and Final)