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Science 8 Final Exam Study Suggestions

Science 8 Review Suggestions

You will be tested on the following chapters:

Biology: Cells and Systems - Chapters 1,2, and 3

Physical Science: Optics Chapters 4, 5, and 6

More Physical Science: Fluids & Dynamics Chapters 7, 8, and 9

Earth Science: Chapters 10 and 11
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To Do:

1. Read over the “Checking Concepts” and “Understanding Key Ideas” in each chapter. Make sure you can define all of the terms highlighted in bold type within each chapter. Check these with the glossary on page 507.

2. Make sure you can do the “Review Key Ideas and Vocabulary” at the end of each chapter.

3. Go over and correct any old tests, quizzes, and worksheets that you were given throughout the year.

4. Come in and get extra help after school if you need it.

5. Get together with another student and quiz each other.

6. Check www.learnnowbc.ca for the online study guide.
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Good luck with your studying. Mr. Robinson



Don’t forget to . . .

√ Bring a calculator

√ Bring a pencil

Study Suggestions Science 10 Final

Science 10 Prov. Exam Review Suggestions

You will be tested on the following chapters:

Chemistry: Chapters 6 - 9
Ecosystems: Chapters 2 – 5
Radioactivity: Chapters 10 - 11
Plate Tectonics: Chapters 17 – 18
Motion: Chapters 12 – 13
Energy Transfer in Ecosystems: Chapters 14 - 16
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To Do:
1. Read over the “Check Your Understanding” in each chapter. Make sure you can define all of the terms highlighted in bold type within each chapter plus the vocabulary words in the chapter or from the list I gave you. Check these with the glossary on page 565.

2. Make sure you can do the “Review Key Ideas and Vocabulary” at the end of each chapter.

3. Go over and correct any old tests, quizzes, reviews and worksheets that you were given throughout the year.

4. Come in and get extra help after school if you need it. Contact me at home 837-5813 or email grobinson@sd19.bc.ca to set up the best time - or drop in to room 131.

5. Get together with another student and quiz each other.

6. Check www.learnnowbc.ca for the online study guide. You’ll need your 9 digit pen from an old report card.

7. Go through the provincial exams and keys at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/specs/grade10/science/welcome.htm
Go to student menu then past and sample exams and keys. Do not print these off at RSS as they are 40+ pages each.
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Good luck with your studying. Don’t rush through your test. Mr. Robinson

Don’t forget to . . .
√ Bring a calculator
√ Bring pencils

Science 10 Course Outline

GRADE 10 (Sorry about the formatting on this - get a paper copy if you need one. Mr. R. or go to www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/science810/2008sci10.pdf for full details)
Processes␣of␣Science␣
It␣is␣expected␣that␣students␣will:␣
A1␣ demonstrate␣safe␣procedures␣ A2␣ perform␣experiments␣using␣the␣scientific␣method␣ A3␣ represent␣and␣interpret␣information␣in␣graphic␣form␣ A4␣ demonstrate␣scientific␣literacy␣ A5␣ demonstrate␣ethical,␣responsible,␣cooperative␣behaviour␣ A6␣ describe␣the␣relationship␣between␣scientific␣principles␣and␣technology␣ A7␣ demonstrate␣competence␣in␣the␣use␣of␣technologies␣specific␣to␣investigative␣procedures␣and␣research␣
Life␣Science:␣Sustainability␣of␣Ecosystems␣
It␣is␣expected␣that␣students␣will:␣
B1␣ explain␣the␣interaction␣of␣abiotic␣and␣biotic␣factors␣within␣an␣ecosystem␣␣ B2␣ assess␣the␣potential␣impacts␣of␣bioaccumulation␣␣ B3␣ explain␣various␣ways␣in␣which␣natural␣populations␣are␣altered␣or␣kept␣in␣equilibrium␣
Physical␣Science:␣Chemical␣Reactions␣and␣Radioactivity␣
It␣is␣expected␣that␣students␣will:␣
C1␣ differentiate␣between␣atoms,␣ions,␣and␣molecules␣using␣knowledge␣of␣their␣structure␣and␣components␣ C2␣ classify␣substances␣as␣acids,␣bases,␣or␣salts,␣based␣on␣their␣characteristics,␣name,␣and␣formula␣ C3␣ distinguish␣between␣organic␣and␣inorganic␣compounds␣ C4␣ analyse␣chemical␣reactions,␣including␣reference␣to␣conservation␣of␣mass␣and␣rate␣of␣reaction␣
C5␣ explain␣radioactivity␣using␣modern␣atomic␣theory␣
Physical␣Science:␣Motion␣ C6␣ explain␣the␣relationship␣of␣displacement␣and␣time␣interval␣to␣velocity␣for␣objects␣in␣uniform␣motion␣
C7␣ demonstrate␣the␣relationship␣between␣velocity,␣time␣interval,␣and␣acceleration␣
Earth␣and␣Space␣Science:␣Energy␣Transfer␣in␣Natural␣Systems␣
It␣is␣expected␣that␣students␣will:␣
D1␣ explain␣the␣characteristics␣and␣sources␣of␣thermal␣energy␣␣ D2␣ explain␣the␣effects␣of␣thermal␣energy␣within␣the␣atmosphere␣ D3␣ evaluate␣possible␣causes␣of␣climate␣change␣and␣its␣impact␣on␣natural␣systems␣
Earth␣and␣Space␣Science:␣Plate␣Tectonics␣ D4␣ analyse␣the␣processes␣and␣features␣associated␣with␣plate␣tectonics␣
D5␣ demonstrate␣knowledge␣of␣evidence␣that␣supports␣plate␣tectonic␣theory␣

Sci. 10 Table of Specs. for Exam

SCIENCE 10 TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
CURRICULUM

Formatting did not work on this so go to www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/science810/2008sci10.pdf
for full details. Thanks, Mr. R.

Science 9 Course Outline

Mr. Robinson Science 9 Course Outline
More detail at www.bced.gov.bc.ca

Processes of Science-
It is expected that students will:
A1 Demonstrate safe procedures
A2 Perform experiments using the scientific method
A3 Represent an interpret information in graphic form
A4 Demonstrate scientific literacy
A5 Demonstrate ethical, responsible, cooperative behavior
A6 Describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
A7 Demonstrate competence in the use of technologies specific to investigative procedures and research



1. Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity
It is expected that students will:
C5 Explain the productions, transfer and interaction of static electrical charges in various materials.
C6 Explain how electric current results from separation of charge and the movement of electrons
C7 Compare series and parallel circuits involving varying resistances, voltages and currents.
C8 Relate electrical energy to power consumption


2. Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
It is expected that students will:
C1 Use modern atomic theory to describe the structure and components of atoms and molecules
C2 Use the periodic table to compare the characteristics ad atomic structure of elements
C3 Write and interpret chemical symbols of elements and formulae of ionic compounds
C4 Describe changes in the properties of matter

3. Life Science: Reproduction
It is expected that students will:

B1 Explain the process of cell division
B2 Relate the processes of cell division and emerging reproductive technologies to embryonic development
B3 Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of advantages and disadvantages

4. Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration
It is expected that students will:

D1 Explain how a variety of technologies have advanced understanding of the universe and solar system
D2 Describe the major components and characteristics of the universe and solar system
D3 Describe traditional perspectives of a range of Aboriginal peoples in BC on the relationship between the Earth and celestial bodies
D4 Explain astronomical phenomena with reference to the Earth / moon system
D5 Analyze the implications of space travel


If you need help or will be away you may contact Mr. Robinson at anytime
Email: grobinson@sd19.bc.ca
Home Phone: 250 837 5813

Science 8 Course Outline

Science 8 Mr. Robinson
Course Outline


Course Content
Processes of Science
Life Science: Cells, Cell Systems
Physical Science: Optics
Physical Science: Fluids and Dynamics
Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth

Course Evaluation
Assignments 40% Term 1 40%
Quizzes 40% Term 2 40%
Tests 20% Final Exam 20%

Course Expectations
• Come to class prepared and on time- textbook, binder, pencil, eraser, ruler and calculator
• You are expected to work during the time given to you in class. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions when you are having difficulty and will reduce the amount of homework
• Assignments are to be handed in at the beginning of class. Late assignments will lose 10% per day and/or will result in attending homework club
• If you are away it is your responsibility to plan ahead and/or collect any material you are missing. Please take care of this outside class time.
• Missed assignments or tests will only be accepted or rescheduled for excused absences
• Extra help is available. Come see me any time at lunch or after school or you can make arrangements with me to ensure I will be available.
• Please recycle paper and bottle/cans. They do not belong in the garbage!
• There will be no bathroom breaks 15 minutes after class as started or 15 minutes before it ends.
• Music is allowed provided the volume remains at a level that only you can hear and headphones are off during instruction.
• Not cell phones. This includes phones that have an mp3 player. You will have to find another device to listen to your music.
• Respect the people and property around you, as well as yourself.
• DO YOUR BEST!

If you’re home sick or your parents have a question
Please email or call Mr. Robinson anytime
grobinson@sd19.bc.ca
250 837 5813

Physics 11 Course Outline

Physics 11 Course Outline Name:

Text: Physics: Principles & Problems by Zitzewitz et al
Kinematics
• Displacement and Velocity in One Dimension
• Accelerations in One Dimension
• Projectile Motion

Dynamics in One Dimension
• Force of Gravity
• Force of Friction
• Elastic Forces
• Newton’s Laws
• Momentum in One Dimension

Energy
• Work and Energy
• Law of Conservations of Energy
• Power and Efficiency

Wave Motion and Geometrical Optics
• Wave Properties of Lights
• Reflection of Light
• Refraction of Light

Special Relativity

Nuclear Fission and Fusion


If you’d like a more detailed outline please see Mr. Robinson
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/physics/apa11.htm

If you need help or will be away you may contact Mr. Robinson at anytime
Email: grobinson@sd19.bc.ca
Home Phone: 250 837 5813

Geog. 12 Course Outline

Mr. Robinson Geography 12 Course Outline
Text:
1. Earth Matters – Ron Chasmer
2. Geography by Knapp and Worrall

THEMES AND SKILLS
A1 explain the following five themes of geography
• Location
• Place
• Movement
• Regions
• Human and physical interaction

A2 describe the major interactions of the four spheres:
• Analysis of geographic data or information to assess reliability and identify trends and relationships
• Interpretation of topographic maps and aerial and satellite images
• Description of the role of geography as a discipline

A4 apply effective written, oral and graphic communication skills to geography topics

A5 describe the geographic applications of currents information and imaging technologies

TECTONIC PROCESSES
B1 describe the features and process associated with plate tectonics, including
• The earth’s layers
• Volcanism
• Folding and faulting
• Earthquakes

B2 Explain the effects of volcanism and earthquakes

GRADATIONAL PROCESSES
C1 Describe the features and processes associated with weathering and mass wasting

C2 describe the features and processes associated with
• Running water
• Ground water
• Glacier
• Wind
• Waves

C3 assess the effects of gradation on humans

WEATHER AND CLIMATE
D1 Describe the characteristics and significance of the layers of the atmosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere

D2 Explain factors affecting temperature, precipitation, pressure and wind.

D3 Analyze specific weather phenomena, including
• Fog
• Local winds
• Extreme events

D4 Interpret information from weather maps and station models

D5 Describe the characteristics of the world’s climate regions, including
• Equatorial
• Tropical wet / dry
• Mediterranean
• Desert
• Continental interior
• Humid continental (including humid sub-tropical)
• West coast marine
• Sub-arctic
• Tundra

D6 Explains how climate affects human activity

D7 Analyze interactions between human activity and the atmosphere, in reference to
• Global climate change
• Ozone depletion
• Acid precipitation

BIOMES
E1 Outline characteristics of the Earth’s major biomes, including
• Tropical rainforest
• Tropical grasslands/ savanna
• Mediterranean / schlerophyll
• Desert
• Temperate grasslands /prairie / steppe
• Deciduous / mixed forest
• Temperate rainforest
• Coniferous forest / boreal / taiga
• Tundra
E2 Describe how vegetation adapts to environmental conditions

E3 Relate soil types to biomes

E4 Analyze the interactions between human activity and biomes, with reference to
• Deforestation
• Desertification
• Soil degradation
• Species depletion

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
F1 Assess the various considerations involved in resource managements, including
• Sustainability
• Availability
• Social / cultural consequences
• Economic consequences
• Political consequences

F2 Assess the environmental impact of human activities, including
• Energy production and use
• Forestry
• Fishing
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Waste disposal
• Water use




If you need help or will be away you may contact Mr. Robinson at anytime
Email: grobinson@sd19.bc.ca
Home Phone: 250 837 5813