Long Range Plan SCIENCE 8 A. COMEAU 2014/15

General Goals & Objectives: The goal of any science course is to provide a foundation for the scientific literacy of citizens, for the development of a highly skilled and adaptable work force, and for the development of new technologies.

Content Outline: The content objectives that serve as the title for each unit of the course are as follows:

LIFE SCIENCE (Cells and Systems)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Optics)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Fluids and Dynamics)

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (Water Systems on Earth)

These objectives are described in more detail at: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/course.php?lang=en&subject=Sciences&course=Science_Grade_8&year=2006

Student Learning Objectives :

Science education in the Yukon is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop scientific knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will be relevant in their everyday lives and their future careers. In addition to introducing them to current concepts, findings, and processes in various scientific disciplines – biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology – it encourages them to

• develop a positive attitude toward science

• examine basic concepts, principles, laws, and theories through scientific inquiry

• demonstrate respect for precision

• develop awareness of assumptions in all forms of science-related communication

• separate fundamental concepts from the less important or irrelevant

• identify supporting or refuting information and bias

• recognize that scientific knowledge is continually developing

• use given criteria for evaluating evidence and sources of information

• actively gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes that provide the basis for sound and ethical problem solving and decision making

• assess the impact of science and technology on individuals, society, and the environment

• cultivate appreciation of the scientific endeavour and their potential to contribute to science

In completing Science 8 students will increase their general literacy through reading assignments and writing assignments (research and creative) on various topics in science.

(Each topic covered will also be examined from a historical perspective so that students can develop an understanding of the place of science in society and history.)

List of Resources:

The text for Science 8 is BC Science 8. The instructor holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with an Advanced Major in Biology and Psychology from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Education Degree in Secondary Science from Mount Saint Vincent University. Projects require use of the library and Internet. Labs, Demonstrations, as well as Videos on loan from the Department of Education may also be used to reinforce concepts covered in class. Guest speakers also contribute to the course.

Evaluation Scheme:

This course is divided into units. There are tests, quizzes, assignments and labs to accompany each unit. As well, there are several projects throughout the course and a final exam at the end of the term on all the material covered in the course.

Term Mark Final Mark

Assignments 30% Quizes 20% Term Mark ..80%

Tests 25% Participation 5% Final Exam . 20%

Projects 20% Total 100%

Total 100%

Exam

The final exam for the course is a paper exam developed by the instructor and is completed during the scheduled exam period. Detailed information about the exam and review will be covered near the end of the course.

Student Requirements:

To be successful in this course will require you to attend all the classes.

Attending class means coming to class rested and prepared with binder, paper, a writing implement, and homework completed.

Attending class means paying attention to everything said in class when the teacher speaks and when students ask questions and the teacher responds.

Attending class means asking a question of the teacher when you don’t understand a process, or how you will be tested on it.

Attending class means completing the assigned task during the period, not deciding you will do it at home and packing up so you can talk to your neighbor.

Attending class means completing assignments on your own. Copying assignments off a friend will get it “done” but will diminish the assignment’s value to you as a learning tool.

Attending class means keeping track of important dates like when assignments are due or tests or exams are scheduled.

Attending class means asking for help when you need it.

There are no short cuts in this course.

Hard work each day in class and at home will result in a good grade because you will understand the material and how you will be tested on it. Not paying attention or missing school (same thing really) and copying assignments will result in a low grade because you will not understand the material or how you will be tested on it.

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My email: andre.comeau@yesnet.yk.ca