Download SNC 2D : Academic Science:

SNC 2D : Academic Science:
UNIT 1: Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
Conduct experiments with emphasis on safety using scientific method
Careers related to the fields of science
Scientists including Canadians with important contributions
UNIT 2: Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things (30 hours)
Cell cycle and importance of cell division
Cell specialization and differentiation
Relationship between cells, tissues, organs and systems in plants and animals
Animal systems and their interrelationships
UNIT 3: Chemical Reactions (30 hours)
Chemical formulas names of chemical compounds
Balancing chemical equations
Evidence of chemical change
Types of reactions including acid base neutralization reactions
Acids, bases and salts
UNIT 4: Earth and Space Science (25 hours)
Components of Earth’s climate system and how the system works
Heat transfer in the hydrosphere and atmosphere and greenhouse effect
Climate change due to natural phenomena and human activity
Indicators of global climate change
UNIT 4: Light and Geometric Optics (25 hours)
Types of light emissions and electromagnetic spectrum
Convex and concave lenses and mirrors
Reflection and refraction in lenses
Optical Instruments
Properties of light and natural optical phenomena such as mirage, rainbow
Assessment and Evaluation Tools
Labs and Assignments...................................................... 30%
Class Tests and Quizzes ...................................................30%
Projects .............................................................................10%
Summative……. ...............................................................10%
Final Exam ………………………………………………20%
Assessment and evaluation tools above will include the following categories
Knowledge and Understanding ……………………………….35%
Thinking/ Inquiry/ Problem solving …………………………..15%
Communication ……………………………………………….10%
Application of concepts ……………………………………….10%