Integrated Resource Package - Nelson

Final Draft This Science Grade 10 document has been provided to assist school districts, schools, and teachers in preparing to deliver Science Grade 10 in 2008/2009, the first of year of prescribed implementation. Feedback on this draft is not required. Although this document is provided as draft material, it is anticipated the final Grade 10 Science curriculum will be consistent with this draft. The information contained in this document supersedes the information re Grade 10 Science contained in the Science 8 to 10 Integrated Resource Package 1996. The entire updated Grade 8-10 curriculum is being implemented according to the following implementation schedule: September 2006 for grade 8; September 2007 for grade 9; September 2008 for grade 10.

SCIENCE GRADE 10

Integrated Resource Package 2006

GBG 018

Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Data Main entry under title:

Science grade 10 : integrated resource package 2006.

Also available on the Internet. "The information contained in this document supersedes the information re Grade 10 Science contained in the Science 8 to 10 integrated resources package 1996." ISBN: 978-0-7726-5688-9

1. Science ? Study and teaching (Secondary) - British Columbia. 2. Life sciences ? Study and teaching (Secondary) - British Columbia. 3. Physics ? Study and teaching (Secondary) ? British Columbia. 4. Earth sciences ? Study and teaching (Secondary) ? British Columbia. 5. Education, Secondary ? Curricula ? British Columbia. 6. Teaching ? Aids and devices. I. British Columbia. Ministry of Education. II. Science 8 to 10 integrated resources package 1996.

LB1585.5.C3S33 2007

507.1'2711

C2007-960032-8

Copyright ? 2006 Ministry of Education, Province of British Columbia.

Copyright Notice No part of the content of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including electronic storage, reproduction, execution, or transmission without the prior written permission of the Province.

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Limited Exception to Non-Reproduction Permission to copy and use this publication in part, or in its entirety, for non-profit educational purposes within British Columbia and the Yukon, is granted to (a) all staff of BC school board trustees, including teachers and administrators; organizations comprising the Educational Advisory Council as identified by Ministerial Order; and other parties providing, directly or indirectly, educational programs to entitled students as identified by the School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.412, or the Independent School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.216, and (b) a party providing, directly or indirectly, educational programs under the authority of the Minister of the Department of Education for the Yukon Territory as defined in the Education Act, R.S.Y. 2002, c.61.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................................................ 5

PREFACE

Preface .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE 8 TO 10

Rationale .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Requirements and Graduation Credits ............................................................................................................ 11 Graduation Program Examination ................................................................................................................... 11 Goals for Science 8 to 10 ..................................................................................................................................... 12 The 2006 Science 8 to 10 Revision ..................................................................................................................... 12 Curriculum Organizers ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Aboriginal Content in the Science Curriculum ............................................................................................... 13 Suggested Time Frame ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Science K to 10: At a Glance .............................................................................................................................. 15

CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAM DELIVERY

Alternative Delivery Policy ................................................................................................................................ 19 Addressing Local Contexts ................................................................................................................................ 19 Involving Parents and Guardians ..................................................................................................................... 19 Course Requirements Respecting Beliefs ........................................................................................................ 20 Safety Considerations ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Confidentiality ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility for all Learners ...................................................................................... 21 Working with the School and Community ..................................................................................................... 21 Working with the Aboriginal Community ...................................................................................................... 22 Information and Communications Technology .............................................................................................. 22 Copyright and Responsibility ........................................................................................................................... 22

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Prescribed Learning Outcomes ......................................................................................................................... 27 Prescribed Learning Outcomes Grade 10 ........................................................................................................ 30

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 33 Grade 10 ............................................................................................................................................................... 37

Processes of Science ..................................................................................................................................... 38 Life Science ................................................................................................................................................... 41 Physical Science ........................................................................................................................................... 44 Earth and Space Science .............................................................................................................................. 50

IMPLEMENTATION SEPT. 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT MODEL Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 57 Classroom Model ? Grade 10 ............................................................................................................................ 61 Processes of Science ..................................................................................................................................... 63 Life Science ................................................................................................................................................... 66 Physical Science ............................................................................................................................................ 73 Earth and Space Science .............................................................................................................................. 89

LEARNING RESOURCES Learning Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 113

GLOSSARY Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................. 117

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IMPLEMENTATION: SEPT. 2008

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many people contributed their expertise to this document. The Project Manager was Mr. Wa?l Afifi of the Ministry of Education, working with other ministry personnel and our partners in education. We would like to thank all who participated in this process.

SCIENCE 8 TO 10 IRP WRITING TEAM Matthew Bourget Andrew Chisholm Diana Kermer Barbara McKinley

School District No.71 (Comox) School District No 57 (Prince George) School District No 36 (Surrey) School District No 44 (North Vancouver)

GT Publishing Services, Ltd.

project coordination, writing, and editing

IMPLEMENTATION SEPT. 2008

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