Souris Regional High School

Course Outline

2008 – 2009

Teacher: Mrs. Krista MacDonald

Text: Science 10:    Concepts and Connections 

Room: 143

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to topics that are relevant in today’s world. It should encourage students to become interested and inquisitive in the scientific world. The course is divided into four units: Sustaining Ecosystems, Chemical Processes, Motion, and Weather Dynamics.

MATERIALS

Each student will be assigned a numbered text. It is your responsibility to return the same text in the same condition at the end of the semester.

You are asked to bring the following to class every day:

text book

pen or pencil

binder

calculator and/or ruler when required.

MARK BREAKDOWN

First semester is worth 40%, second semester is 30%, and the final exam is worth 30%. During each term you will have:

Tests 20%

Labs and Projects 10%

Class Marks 5%

 

 

Someone once told me everything comes down to this simple saying:

Respect Yourself

Respect Materials

Respect Others

Once I thought for a minute, I realized how right she was, not only for the classroom but for society as well.

Let’s have a great semester!

 

 

 

 

 

Tips for Success

 

Follow the class rules

Class starts on time.

Hats are off when you come into class.

Only water bottles are allowed but be careful and have them full before class starts.

Keep washroom trips to a minimum and use the sign in/out sheet. Do not ask for the first or last fifteen minutes of class.

Desks are provided for you to learn comfortably, please respect the furniture and custodians who clean it.

Leave your kitbags in your locker.

This is a classroom, a learning environment, use proper language.

This is a classroom, a learning environment, cell phones, MP3s, iPods, etc. are not permitted. If seen or heard, they will be taken.

Keep scents to a minimum.

Speaking in class requires a hand. Please do not interrupt when others are speaking.

 

Extra Help

If you are struggling, please ask. Extra help is available at lunch or after school.

 

Questions

Questions are welcomed. If something is not clear, please raise your hand and ask before you get too frustrated.

Absence

 Absence is not an excuse for work not done. See me or call a classmate.

Late Assignments

Assignments are to be handed in at the beginning of class. A 20% deduction for every day the assignment is late.

Spelling

Marks will be taken off for spelling errors.