Grade 10 Academic Science
Law of conservation of mass Evidence of a chemical change Naming and writing formulas for chemicals Balancing equations Writing chemical equations Classifying types of reactions Acids/bases
Cell cycle in plants and animals Importance of cell division and cell specialization Links between specialized cells, tissues, organs and systems in plants and animals Primary functions of different systems in animals Interactions between systems
- Types of light emissions - Electromagnetic spectrum - Describe, draw and calculate the images formed in plane mirrors, curved mirrors and lenses - Refraction of light - Properties of light in relation to naturally occurring optical phenomena (apparent depth, shimmering, a mirage, a rainbow etc.)
Components of the Earth’s climate system (the sun, oceans, atmosphere, etc.) Heat transfer between hydrosphere and atmosphere in relation to air and water currents Natural and human activities that affect climate Natural and human enhanced Greenhouse effect Indicators of global climate change
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Term 70% ◦ Knowledge: ◦ Thinking: ◦ Communication: ◦ Application: Final Evaluation: 30% Exam Culminating
Quizzes (formative) Unit tests Labs/ assignments Project
1. Be in uniform 2. No electronic devices 3. Show up on time 4. No talking while the teacher is talking 5. No food/ drink in class (water excepted)