Welcome to Science 30! |
The course content follows the curricular objectives set by Alberta Education. The curriculum covers concepts of biology, chemistry, physics and introduces the differences between them and shows how they fit together. It includes pure science, applied science, and technology.
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Science 30 Consists of 4 Units
Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
Unit B: Chemistry and the Environment
Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy
Unit D: Energy and the Environment
Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
- structure and function of the circulatory system
- composition of human blood tissue and the role of blood
- immune response and defense mechanisms to pathogens
- cardiovascular health
- chromosomal behavior and the principles of Mendelian genetics
- deoxyribonucleic acid DNA and protein synthesis
- mutations and gene therapy
Unit B: Chemistry and the Environment
- acids and bases
- pH and hydronium ion concentration
- stoichiometry and titration of strong monoprotic acids and strong monoprotic bases
- buffers and buffering capacity
- sources and environmental impact of SOx, NOx, acid deposition and photochemical smog
- sources, uses and environmental effects of organic compounds
- biomagnification and persistence of pollutants
Unit C: Electromagnetic Energy
- devices based on electric and magnetic fields (electric motors, generators & transformers)
- the electromagnetic spectrum, its
- properties and its effects on living tissue
- basic properties of field theory - gravitational, electric and magnetic fields
- principles of field theory and applications in technology
- technologies used to study the structure and history of the universe
- circuitry genetic engineering
Unit D: Energy and the Environment
- global energy consumption and its impact on the biosphere
- sources of renewable energy
- balancing energy use with sustainable development
- conversion of solar energy, fossil fuels and wind and water power into thermal and
- electrical energy
- fission and fusion, nuclear change
- heats of formation and Hess’s law
- nuclear, wind, hydro, biomass, tidal, solar, fuel cell and geothermal alternative energy technologie
Lates: It is expected that you will be in your desk and ready to work by the second bell. If you should come late to class, you will often find the door closed and locked. Please do not bang on the door, just knock politely and I will let you in as soon as it is convenient to do so.
Absences: You are expected to take an active part in your schooling. For this reason, you are responsible for finding out about missed assignments. I will not hunt you down over missed work. Arrangements should be made immediately upon your return to school to get missed work in. Some assignments and labs may be impossible to repeat and for these assignments you may have to accept an alternative assignment. If you have to miss a test or a quiz for any reason, phone the school office BEFORE the scheduled exam or quiz and have the secretaries report this to me.
Absences: You are expected to take an active part in your schooling. For this reason, you are responsible for finding out about missed assignments. I will not hunt you down over missed work. Arrangements should be made immediately upon your return to school to get missed work in. Some assignments and labs may be impossible to repeat and for these assignments you may have to accept an alternative assignment. If you have to miss a test or a quiz for any reason, phone the school office BEFORE the scheduled exam or quiz and have the secretaries report this to me.