1. Grade 10 Academic Science

2.  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

3.  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

4. - 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.)

5.  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

6.  Homework  Upcoming tests, quizzes and reviews  Notes, power points, worksheets used in class  To get there: school website  http://schools.hcdsb.org/hlyt/default.aspx http://schools.hcdsb.org/hlyt/default.aspx  Class portal link on top bar

7.  Term 70% ◦ Knowledge: ◦ Thinking: ◦ Communication: ◦ Application: Final Evaluation: 30% Exam Culminating

8.  Quizzes (formative)  Unit tests  Labs/ assignments  Project

9.  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)