Unit Emphases

1. Nature of Science: How scientific knowledge is developed and tested
2. Science and Technology: Seeking solutions to practical problems by developing and testing experimental designs
3. Social and Environmental Context: Focuses on issues and decisions relating to how science and technology are applied

Units of Study

Interactions and Ecosystems Sept– Oct
Plants for Food and Fibre Nov – Dec
Heat and Temperature Jan – Feb
Structures and Forces Mar – Apr
Planet Earth May – June

Resources Authorized textbooks and other resources (eg. Print material, videos, audios, human resources)
1. Science in Action 7, Addison Wesley
2. Science in Action, Teachers Resource Manual, Addison Wesley

Course Expectations

Materials

Students are expected to be in class on time with the materials necessary for a successful and productive session. These include; pencil or pen, binder, textbook, agenda and any assigned homework.

Homework

Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. For the most part this will include individual assignments, reading, review and study. Students who are experiencing difficulty with their homework are urged to talk to me. It is expected that students will list and keep track of their homework and other important dates in their agendas.

Late Assignments
Late assignments will not receive a penalty but must be completed during an agreed upon time (before school, lunch or afterschool).

Evaluation

Each Term will contain a variety of summative activities and the breakdown of marks will be:
Quizzes 30%
Exams 40%
Projects 30%

The Three Reporting Period dates and the Final Exam are weighted equally:

1st Term – 25%
2nd Term – 25%
3rd Term – 25%
Final Exam – 25%

In the case of students being exempted form the final exam an average of the 3 terms will constitute the final grade.