Course Outline Science 20F

Instructor: Mr. Rezai

Textbook: Science 10,Nelson, Resource Materials

Course Criteria: (The Keys to a Successful Journey)

a)      Completion of grade nine math and science

b)       Prepare to do at least 45-minutes of homework on daily basis

c)      Regular attendance

d)      Complete all the assignments

 

Chemistry:

A) Elements and The Periodic Table

a)      Names and symbols of elements, Bohr Model

b)      Specific groups in the periodic table, Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, etc.

c)      Combining powers, "oxidation numbers", of elements, ions, anions and cations, ionic and covalent bonds

d)       Names and formulas of ionic and covalent compounds

e)      Compounds and their roles in the society

B) Chemical Reactions

a)      Chemical and physical changes and properties

b)      Chemical reactions and conservation of mass

c)      Balancing chemical reactions

d)      Types of chemical reactions, synthesis (combination), decomposition, single displacement, double displacement (Neutralization reaction)

e)       Acids and bases, PH, POH, and acid rain

f)        Chemicals and their roles in the society

 

Physics:

A) Introduction:

a)      Working with formulas and equations

b)      Unit conversions

c)      Significant figures and scientific notations

d)      Graphing techniques

B) Motion (I)

a)      Speed and average speed

b)      Distance-Time graph

c)      Distance, speed, and acceleration

d)      Speed-Time graph and acceleration

e)      Instantaneous speed

C)    Motion (II)

a)      Position and Displacement

b)      Vector and Scalar Quantities

c)      Velocity and Average velocity

d)      Position-Time graph

e)      Velocity-Time graph

f)        Displacement from Velocity-Time graph

D)    Motion (III)

a)      Gravitational acceleration

b)      Satellites (If time permits)

 

Ecology:

A)    Ecosystems

E) Survival

F) Endangered species

G)Factors affecting ecosystems

H)Population

B)    Sustaining Ecosystems

a)      Cycles in ecosystems

b)      Feed chains and factors affecting them

c)      Factors limiting population growth

d)      Impact of pesticides

 

 Weather Dynamics:

A)    Global Weather Dynamics

a)       Atmosphere and its layers

b)      Formation of clouds and air pressure

c)       Weather –related phenomena

B) Forecasting the Weather

a)      Movement of air masses

b)      Temperature and pressure gradients

c)      Typhoons, cyclones, and storms

d)      Weather maps

e)      Weather-related cultural and historical events

C)  Extreme Weather Events:

a)      Floods, droughts, blizzards, and hurricanes

b)      El Nino and La Nina

c)      Global effects of extreme weather conditions

d)      The role of technology in predicting weather-related events

 

Course Assessment:

Chapter tests                            40%

Quizzes                                    20%

Labs                                         10%

Presentation & Assignments      10%

Final exam                                20%