Course Outline for Grade 10 Alternative Education

Science 11

The following are the topics we will be covering in this course. Order may vary.

  1. Chemical Reactions
      • Observe common chemical reactions
      • Represent chemical reactions symbolically
      • Identify characteristics of chemical reactions
      • Identify factors that affect the rates of chemical reactions
      • Investigate chemical reactions involving acids and bases
  2.  Motion in our World
      • Explore motion-related technologies
      • Observe and describe the motion of everyday objects
      • Investigate the relationship among distance, time and speed.
  3.  Sustainability of Ecosystems
      • Explore cultural perspectives on sustainability
      • Examine biodiversity within local ecosystems
      • Analyze population dynamics within an ecosystem
      • Identify cycles, change, and stability in ecosystems
      • Investigate human impact on ecosystems
  4.  Weather Dynamics
      • Explore the causes and impact of weather
      • Analyze weather data
      • Explain the principles of weather
      • Forecast local weather conditions
      • Identify consequences of global climate change.