Grade 10 and 11 Science Syllabus

Course Syllabus

2012-2013

Teacher: Miss E.A. Kim

Extra help hours: By appointment

Email: eun-ji.kim@prepinternational.com

Website: http://misskimcollegeprep.blogspot.ca/

In this science course, we will be exploring basic theories in five scientific fields (chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, geology) and various technological fields (e.g., mechanical design, medical, food and mining technology) studied in the context of cultural references. The following subjects will be covered over the duration of this school year in the terms indicated:

Term 1 (September- November).  Atoms and Elements, Molecules and Solutions, Chemical Changes: Atomic models, Properties of Solution, Periodic classification, Stoichiometry, types of chemical changes

Term 2(November- January).  Ecosystems, Earth and Space Science, Genetics: Populations and Communities, Ecology, Principles of Heredity

Term 3 (January- June). Electricity and Magnetism, Energy, Engineering and Technology and Exam Review: Electricity, Materials, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; Prep for final exam

Assessment Types:    May include the following:  announced quizzes, surprise quizzes, tests, exams, and projects.  On a daily basis, students should prepare as if they expect a surprise quiz over either the material just covered or the next lesson before it is covered in class.  Online tests and quizzes may be offered for you may take on a school computer or elsewhere.

Term 1		Term 2		Term 3
Unit Tests	15%	Unit Tests and Quizzes	5%	Unit Tests	20%
Quizzes and Home works	5%	Science Fair Project	5%	Quizzes and Home works	5%
				Exam Review booklet	5%
Class participation	5%	Mid-Exam	10%	Final Exam (provincial)	30%
Total	20%		20%		60%

Grading Scale and Policy:

Points shall be awarded for homework, cooperative leaning (group work), quizzes, tests, exams, lab performance and participation.  Points earned shall be divided by points possible and then multiplied by 100 for each grading period. 

Materials: 3 folder, small 1-subject notebook, You will need your text and notebook every day.

Classroom Procedures:

I have very few explicit rules in my class, except to say that we all must respect one another. My foremost request is that you do not talk while I am speaking, If you have questions, please wait till I am done speaking. It is terribly rude and makes the class long and difficult if I have to stop and ask everyone to be quiet all the time.

I do permit you to bring water to drink, but no Food or any other liquids in the classroom.

Your responsibilities include brining notebook, folder and pencil to class. Far too many students have terrible binders, poor-taking and no proper notebook and folder. I will help you pass this course using strict strategies for your own personal organization.

As well, you must hand in all assignments on time.

Textbooks must remain as it was found in the beginning of the class (NO HIGHLIGHTS, NOTES PLEASE). Mr.Z, the science department head, and I will be checking the textbooks throughout and at the end of the year.

MAKE-UP WORK:  It is the responsibility of the student to manage his or her make-up work.  You must get the assignments, take the make-up tests etc.  Do not expect your teachers to automatically inform you and schedule your make-up work.  You will be expected to use the course website and other tools to avoid falling behind. 

This syllabus is a tenative outline of this course and may be changed as deemed necessary by the instructor.