Course Outline Science 20
Overview
South Alberta High School is an online learning platform that is a great option for those students who want the flexibility to learn at their own pace and complete the requirements necessary to achieve your credit in the Science 20 course.
Science 20 is divided into the following 4 units of equal weighting:
- Unit A: Chemical Changes
- Unit B: Changes in Motion
- Unit C: The Changing Earth
- Unit D: Changes in Living Systems
Topic of Instruction
Unit A: Chemical Changes
This unit builds on the following:
- Science 10, Unit A: Energy and Matter in Chemical Change
This unit provides a background for:
- Science 30, Unit B: Chemistry and the Environment
Unit Weighting
12%
Unit B: Changes in Motion
This unit builds on the following:
- Grade 8 Science, Unit D: Mechanical Systems
- Science 10, Unit B: Energy Flow in Technological Systems
This unit provides a background for:
- Science 30, Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy
12%
Unit C: The Changing Earth
This unit builds on the following:
- Grade 7 Science, Unit E: Planet Earth
- Science 10, Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
This unit provides a background for:
- Science 30, Unit D: Energy and the Environment
12%
Unit D: Changes in Living Systems
This unit builds on the following:
- Grade 9 Science, Unit A: Biological Diversity
- Science 10, Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
This unit provides a background for:
- Science 30, Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
12%
Assessment
- (4) Modules worth 12% each for a total of 48%
- (4) Unit Exams worth 10% each for a total of 40% (1) Final Exam worth 12%
Formative assessment is an evaluation tool to determine strengths and weaknesses in understanding the content delivered. This form of evaluation, called “assessment FOR learning,” will not be utilized in their final grade. Formative practice questions are assigned at the end of each concept, where students are asked to keep their work in their notebooks.
Summative assessment is an evaluation practice that allows the students to identify their understanding of the learning. We call this an “assessment OF learning.” All efforts are made in this course to enable the students to succeed. Thus, these assignments are given opportunities for their comprehension of the material. There are summative quizzes throughout the course and a unit exam at the end of each unit.
Required Materials
Please ensure you are set up for Alberta Education
MYPASS. https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome This is where you will be able to see your final mark stored on your detailed academic report with Alberta Education upon completion of the course
Expectations
Online Sessions – Your daily lessons and assignments will be available on our Google Classroom Portal.
Student/Teacher Communication – Teachers at Prairie Rose will grade your work.
