Course Description:
In Year 10 Science under the Canadian curriculum, students develop a deeper understanding of scientific principles across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science. The course emphasizes hands-on experiments, real-world applications, and critical thinking to prepare students for specialized science courses in Grade 11.
What You’ll Learn:
- Biology: Genetics, inheritance, evolution, and sustainability of ecosystems.
- Chemistry: Chemical reactions, the periodic table, atomic structure, and balancing equations.
- Physics: Motion, forces, energy transformations, electricity, and circuits.
- Earth & Space Science: Climate change, environmental sustainability, and human impact on Earth.
Syllabus:
Chemistry
- Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Types of Chemical Reactions
- Acids, Bases, and Neutralization
- Stoichiometry and Chemical Calculations
- Environmental and Industrial Chemistry
Physics
- Kinematics: Motion and Speed
- Dynamics: Forces and Newton’s Laws
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Waves, Sound, and Light
- Nuclear Physics and Radiation
Biology
- Cell Biology and Cell Cycle
- Genetics and Heredity
- Human Body Systems
- Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Ecology and Biodiversity
- Human Impact on the Environment
Mathematics
- Algebra and Quadratic Functions
- Linear and Quadratic Relations
- Trigonometry and Applications
- Geometry and Measurement
- Probability and Statistics
- Mathematical Modelling and Problem Solving
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