PHS Syllabus

Science and the Environment 402

2016 2017

Instructor: Mr. MacIntosh T: 819-647-2244 or E: nmacintosh@wqsb.qc.ca

Course Description: This demanding course is necessary for Secondary V Science courses. It comprises two parts: Chemistry and Physics. The two competencies are C1: Practical and C2: Theory. As there are 2 classes over 9 days, there will be a lot of work each and every class. Effort is the key to success in SE402.

Schedule of LearningTime Concepts of Syllabus Competency 1 Competency 2

September Atoms and Elements:

Atomic structure Periodic Table

Lab 1 Quiz 1, Test 1

October Atoms and Elements

Atomic models Mole concept

Lab Exam Quiz 2, Test 2, Exam

November Molecules

Ionic/Covalent Bonds Naming molecules

Lab 1 Quiz 1, Test 1

December Solutions

Solubility & Concentration Theory/Lab Exam

Lab 2 Quiz 2 Test 2

January Solutions

Electrical Conductivity pH Scale

Lab Exam Quiz 3, Test 3, Exam

February Energy

Thermal, Kinetic & Potential Energy Lab 1 Quiz 1, Test 1

March Energy

Total Mechanical Energy & Motion Theory/Lab Exam

Lab 2 Quiz 2, Test 2

April Motion & Forces

Forces, Effective Force & Work Lab 3 Quiz 3, Test 3

May Chemistry Changes: Physical/Chemical Lab 4 Quiz 4, Test 4

June ReviewExam

Lab Exam Theory Exam

Resources: Observatory textbook & workbook LearnQuebec website Mr. Mac Science Blog on PHS Website

PHS Syllabus

EvaluationCompetency Term 1

(20% of year)Term 2

(20% of year)Term 3

(60% of year)Final Year

MarkC1 - Practical:Seeks answers or solutions of scientific problems:

40% 40% 40% 40%

Labs, Reports, Assignments 2 x 10% 2 x 10% 4 x 5%

Lab Exam 1 x 20% 1 x 20% 1 x 20%

C2 - Theory:Makes the most of his/her scientific knowledge

60% 60% 60% 60%

50 % SchoolTheory Mark

+ 50 % MEESR Theory Exam

Tests 2 x 10% 2 x 10% 4 x 10%

Quizzes, ICONAs, Assignments 2 x 5% 2 x 5% 4 x 5%

Theory Exam 1 x 20% 1 x 20% -

Total % per term 100% 100% 100% 100%

The term marks will be based on the collection of the following: Quizzes, tests, exam Experiment reports Assignments

Come prepared to participate and to learn (you won’t be able to go to your lockers during class time) pen/cil eraser

paper calculator

binder

   In regards to the Attitude to Study the following expectations will be considered:

Attendance Preparation (coming to class ready to learn

and completing homework assignments) Participation

Attitude (in regards to treatment of classmates, teachers, guests, work, and overall)