Science

Grade Seven

Subject Science
Course Name Earth, Elements and Chemistry
Core or Elective Core
Prerequisite Science 7
Texts Science Probe 7
Course Outline Science Term 1:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Ecosystems:

  • Ecosystems support life
  • Energy Flows & Matter Cycles in Ecosystems
  • Sustainable Ecosystems
  • Pollution & Climate Change

Stewardship

Science Term 2:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Chemistry:

  • Properties of Matter
    • Periodic Table of Elements
    • Particle Model of Matter
    • Physical & Chemical Change
    • Classification of Matter
      • Pure Substances
      • Mixtures
      • Elements
      • Compounds

Science Fair

Science Term 3:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Earth’s Crust:

  • Rock Cycle
    • Igneous Rock
    • Metamorphic Rock
    • Sedimentary Rock
    • Fossils
    • Weathering, Erosion & Deposition
    • Plate Tectonics
      • Pangaea

Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Suggested support material or extension reading http://sciencebuddies.org

http://phet.colorado.edu

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/
Exams
  • Unit Exams at the end of each Chapter
  • Mid-year Science exam held prior to Christmas
  • Year-end Science exam held in June each year
Major assignments and due dates In-House Eureka Science Fair project undertaken in Feb. or March each year

Robotics involves real-world problem solving, team work and an introduction to programming.  Students have the opportunity to participate in regional robotics design challenges.
Fieldtrips Exploration of the Okanagan semi-arid ecosystem

Rock exploration field trips as part of the unit on Earth Science

Trip to UBCO Chemistry department
Co- curricular activities Central Okanagan Regional Science fair usually held in April

Robotic Design Competition:  Okanagan Robotic Games (teams compete in November, 2009)

Grade Eight

Subject Science
Course Name Cells, Fluids, and Light
Core or Elective Core
Prerequisite Science 8
Texts Science Probe 8
Course Outline Science Term 1:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Cells & Systems:

  • Characteristics of Living Things
  • Plant & Animal Cells
  • Cells and Cell Systems
  • Human Body Systems

Science Term 2:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Optics:

  • Sources & Properties of Light
  • Visible Spectrum
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Mirrors & Lenses
  • Light & Vision

Science Fair

Science Term 3:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Fluids:

  • Fluid Flow
  • Viscosity
  • Mass, Weight, Volume & Density
  • Buoyancy
  • Use of Fluids
  • Pressure & Temperature
  • Fluids & Living Things

Water Systems on Earth

  • Water Cycle
  • Geological Features
  • Water & Our World
Suggested support material or extension reading http://sciencebuddies.org

http://phet.colorado.edu

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/
Exams
  • Unit Exams at the end of each Chapter
  • Mid-year Science exam held prior to Christmas
  • Year-end Science exam held in June each year
Major assignments and due dates In-House Eureka Science Fair project undertaken in Feb. or March each year

Robotics involves real-world problem solving, team work and an introduction to programming.  Students have the opportunity to participate in regional robotics design challenges.
Fieldtrips Exploration of the Okanagan semi-arid ecosystem

Rock exploration field trips as part of the unit on Earth Science

Trip to UBCO Chemistry department
Co- curricular activities Central Okanagan Regional Science fair usually held in April

Robotic Design Competition:  Okanagan Robotic Games (teams compete in November, 2009)

Spaghetti Bridge Competition – Okanagan College (teams compete March)

Grade Nine

Subject Science
Course Name Reproduction, Chemistry and Space
Core or Elective Core
Prerequisite Science 9
Texts Science Probe 9
Course Outline Science Term 1:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Reproduction:

  • Cell Growth & Reproduction
  • Sexual/Asexual Reproduction
  • Human Reproduction

Science Term 2:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Atoms, Elements, and Compounds:

  • Properties and Changes
  • The Elements
  • Atomic Theory
  • Ionic Compounds

Science Fair

Science Term 3:  Skills of Science Integrated Throughout Term

Space Exploration

  • The Solar System
  • The Universe and its Stars
  • Tools of the Astronomer
  • Exploring Space
Suggested support material or extension reading http://sciencebuddies.org

http://phet.colorado.edu

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/
Exams
  • Unit Exams at the end of each Chapter
  • Mid-year Science exam held prior to Christmas
  • Year-end Science exam held in June each year
Major assignments and due dates In-House Eureka Science Fair project undertaken in Feb. or March each year

Robotics involves real-world problem solving, team work and an introduction to programming.  Students have the opportunity to participate in regional robotics design challenges.
Fieldtrips Exploration of the Okanagan semi-arid ecosystem

Rock exploration field trips as part of the unit on Earth Science

Trip to UBCO Chemistry department
Co- curricular activities Central Okanagan Regional Science fair usually held in April

Robotic Design Competition:  Okanagan Robotic Games (teams compete in November, 2009)

Spaghetti Bridge Competition – Okanagan College (teams compete March)