Welcome to Science 10

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Welcome to Science 10
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Course Content

• 1. Sustainability of Ecosystems
• 2. Chemical Reactions
• 3. Weather Dynamics
• 4. Motion

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1. Sustainability of Ecosystems

• This unit looks at changes in our attitude
  towards the environment.
• The importance of technology as a tool to enhance
  sustainability will be explored.

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1. Sustainability of Ecosystems continued.

• Specific topics will include
• Abiotic and biotic factors
• Trophic levels (producers, consumers, etc.)
• Bioaccumulation
• Cycling of matter

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2. Chemical Reactions

• Emphasis is on the role of science and technology
  in dealing with air and water pollution.
• Also to examine the importance of using our
  scientific knowledge to make decisions about
  using chemicals in our daily lives.

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2. Chemical Reactions continued.

• Specific topics will include
• Formula writing
• Properties of acids, bases and salts
• Chemical reactions
• Conservation of mass

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3. Weather Dynamics

• This unit focuses on the decisions we face due to
  weather conditions, and how our lives are
  affected by the weather and the cause of weather
  patterns.

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3. Weather Dynamics continued

• Topics include the following
• Changes in the hydrosphere and atmosphere.
• Role of energy in weather dynamics.
• Connection between heat and energy.l

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4. Motion

• The practical application of the physics of
  motion will be examined in terms of its effect on
  our daily lives.

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4. Motion continued

• This unit investigates the way that motion is
  studied, described and analyzed.
• This will be accomplished by investigating
  velocity in relation to time and acceleration.