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Course Overview


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Subject: SCIENCE Teacher: Mrs. Ulivi
Grade level: 10
th
Latest revision: September 2014

Our schools mission is for everyone to demonstrate the ISG community themes of
RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND REACHING FOR EXCELLENCE.

Course description
10
th
grade Science gives students the opportunity to study chemistry and physics within a scientifically coherent syllabus. Students learn about the basic
principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for
further IB study.
Students learn how science is studied and practised, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on
individuals, communities and the environment. As well as focusing on the individual sciences, the syllabus enables candidates to better understand the
technological world they live in, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments.

CHEMISTRY TOPICS
Atomic Theory & The Periodic Table
Quantitative Chemistry
Acid Base Reactions
Experimental Techniques and Lab Reports
PHYSICS TOPICS
Mechanics
Thermal physics
Waves
Experimental techniques and Lab Reports


Evaluation of student progress
Assessment is based on the objectives listed in the ISG Middle and High School Science Curriculum Document.
Grades will be based upon
formal assessment: tests and quizzes, using data-based questions, short-answer questions, and extended response questions 70% of each
quarters grade.
informal assessment: 30% of each quarters grade - homework, projects, lab reports and class participation.
Quarter grades and Semester Finals grades will be awarded in accordance with the ISG Secondary School/IB scale (1 to 7).


Textbooks / resources
Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE, R. Gallagher and P. Ingram, Oxford University Press
Complete Physics for Cambridge IGCSE, S. Pople, Oxford University Press


Materials required in class
Writing/drawing instruments (pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, compass, etc.)
TI-84 Graphic Display Calculator
Binder, textbook(s)


Student expectations
Independence:
Many think that answers come from an authoritative source, such as an instructor or a text, and it is the responsibility of that authority to convey this
knowledge to the student. The more mature students understand that developing knowledge is a participatory process and take responsibility for
constructing their own understanding.
Effort:
When problems begin to get difficult, students are expected to try to figure things out using a variety of techniques working through the examples in
the book, trying additional problems, talking to friends and colleagues, and in general trying to use whatever resources they have available to make
sense of the material (e.g. class notes).
adapted from Student expectations in introductory physics, E.F. Redish et al., Am. J. Phys. 66 (3), 1998.

Please see the Student Parent Handbook.