Grade 10 Science Courses
Science 2d1 Grade 10 Academic
Revised: 2001 01
Title: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Credit Value: Onelevel: Academic
Guideline Title: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 & 10
Text: Science Power 10
Description: This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific enquiry; and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology and the environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to:ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems; chemical reactions, with particular attentions to acid-base reactions; factors that influence weather systems; and motion.
Core Units:
Biology: The Sustainability of Ecosystems
Chemistry: Chemical Processes
Earth and Space Science: Weather Dynamics
Physics: Motion
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 9, Academic Or Applied, I.e. Snc 1d1 Or Snc 1p1
Snc 2d1 Course Outline
Science 2de Grade 10 Enriched
Revised: 2001 01
Title: Science, Grade 10, Enriched, Limited Enrolment
Credit Value: Onelevel: Enriched
Guideline Title: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 & 10text: Science Power 10
Description: This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific enquiry; and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology and the environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to:ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems; chemical reactions, with particular attentions to acid-base reactions; factors that influence weather systems; and motion. Students should have demonstrated a high level of interest, motivation and achievement in SNC 1D1 and be able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Core Units:
Biology: The Sustainability of Ecosystems
Chemistry: Chemical Processes
Earth and Space Science: Weather Dynamics
Physics: Motion
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 9, Academic, I.e. Snc 1d1 With High Achievement.
Science 2p1 Grade 10 Applied
Revised: 2001 01title: Science, Grade 10, Applied
Credit Value: One
Level: Applied
Guideline Title: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 & 10
Text: Science Power 10
Description: This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific investigation; and to apply their knowledge of science to real-world situations. Students will design and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues of ecological sustainability, chemical reactions, weather systems and motion.
Core Units:
Biology: Ecosystems and Human Activity
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Their Practical Applications
Earth and Space Science: Weather Systems
Physics: Motion and Its Applications
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 9, Academic Or Applied, I.e. Snc 1d1 Or Snc 1p1