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Students will watch continents shuffle and jostle past each other, volcanoes erupt, oceans widen, and mountains emerge. They will witness the colourful (and sometimes explosive!) magic of chemical reactions. As they follow the movement of energy through the atmosphere, students will predict the weather and discuss the implications of climate change. Their exploration of physics will enable them to describe how a car can go “from 0 km/h to 90 km/h in 6 seconds.” Students will examine the interactions of organisms and their environments and take a virtual tour through the Great Bear Rainforest.
Science 10 is designed for self-paced, independent learners as well as for use in the traditional classroom or as a teacher’s resource. Science 10 is available in print or online and each stand-alone module is independent from the others. Perfect for the savvy teacher or motivated student looking to cover what they want when they want.
Students develop their understanding of the processes and attitudes of science through an exploration of three main areas: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.
Original components of Science 10 include:
- Animations of plate tectonics in motion
- Interesting and entertaining chemistry demonstration videos
- A hands-on acid/base lab (lab kit required)
- An interactive, multimedia physics lab
- A multimedia simulation of the Great Bear Rainforest Land-Use Agreement negotiations
- A wealth of interesting links on the companion website
The Science 10 Media CD is a required resource for the print course. It contains all the multimedia available in the online course, including animations, video demonstrations and interactive activities. In addition, the course website has useful links that students may access for further information on a variety of related topics.
  
Click on these images to view examples from the multimedia pieces.
Students should also have access to the Science Orientation Skills (SOS) Package, which is available in print and online formats. This package presents key concepts such as scientific literacy, methodology and safety, as well as guidelines for lab reports, research strategies and formulas.
Each module has a module test. In addition to the module tests, Modules 1 and 5 have module projects.
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- Addresses learning outcomes from the Ministry of Education BC Science Grade 10 IRP
- Hands-on and engaging activities
- Interactive multimedia including animation, sound, and visual components
- Companion website
- Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers, and multimedia experts
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To make use of multimedia resources requires a modern computer with sound, a CD-ROM drive and Flash Player (free to download from Adobe's website). To take an online course requires all of the above, plus an Internet connection and current web browser.
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- Science Kit (for Modules 2 and 3)
- Science Orientation Skills Package (optional - valuable as a science resource throughout grades 8, 9 and 10)<
- Science 10 Media CD (optional for online delivery, required for print-based delivery)
- Note: There is no textbook required for this course.
These resources can be ordered:
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Science 10 Modules
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Module 1: Plate Tectonics |
Section 1: Tectonics and the Earth’s Heat
Section 2: Complex Tectonic Plate Boundaries
If you've ever walked on a beach and skipped stones, felt an earthquake beneath your feet, or found a fossil, then you've witnessed the forces of geological change.
This module is divided into two sections. The first section introduces the development of the theory of plate tectonics. This theory represents our current understanding of how the Earth changes. You will learn about the pieces of evidence that led to the development of this theory, and the processes that are believed to drive the actions described in the theory. The second section then builds on this base of knowledge by directing your attention to the massive surface features formed by the processes of plate tectonic activity.
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Module 2: Chemistry |
Section 1: Atomic Theory and Bonding
Section 2: Acid-Base Chemistry
Section 3: Organic Chemistry
Section 4: Chemical Reactions
Section 5: Radioactivity
In this Module, you will build on your knowledge of chemistry from previous grades and will differentiate between atoms, ions, and molecules using knowledge of their structure and components. You will continue to expand your understanding of chemistry and be able to classify substances as acids, bases, or salts, based on their characteristics, names, and formulae. You will be able to distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds, analyse chemical reactions, including reference to conservation of mass and rate of reaction. Finally, we will learn about radioactivity using modern atomic theory.
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Module 3: Energy, Weather, and Climate Change |
Section 1: It’s All About Energy
Section 2: Wind and Weather
Section 3: Climate Change
Everywhere you look in the news today you will find people talking about climate change: global warming, carbon footprints, huge hurricanes, terrifying tornadoes, severe flooding, and extreme droughts...What’s going on? Are we responsible for it? And can we do anything about it?
At the heart of all of these strange goings on is energy. In this module you will have the chance to dig a little deeper into the relationships between energy, weather, and climate. You’ll see how energy can affect things like wind, rain, and air pressure, as well as how it influences global climate change.
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Module 4: Physics of Motion |
Section 1: Uniform Motion
Section 2: Acceleration
In physics, the study of describing the motion of an object is called kinematics. But what exactly is motion? It is the movement of an object from one place to another.
This module introduces motion in a familiar way, discussing situations where people or vehicles are moving. While working through the module, you will focus on concepts such as; describing motion in words, diagrams, graphs and equations or comparing different types of motion. You will also be performing computer activities to collect and analyse data on objects in motion as well as using an organized approach towards solving problems involving motion.
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Module 5: Sustainability of Ecosystems |
Section 1: Ecosystem Components and Interactions
Section 2: Cycles of Life
Section 3: A Look at Our Biosphere
Section 4: Contamination of Ecosystems
Section 5: Struggle for Survival
From the frigid tundra to the scorching desert, the landscape of our planet varies widely. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different environments on Earth?
Ecology is the study of how our planet’s living and non-living parts affect each other. Ecologists examine the environment around us and look closely at how everything, from the smallest bacteria to the massive blue whale, fits together. Humans, too, are part of this dynamic, living planet. We have a significant influence on the environment, so we must look at how our activities are connected to the living and non-living parts of the environment around us.
Your exploration of ecology in this module will be two-fold. On one level you’ll be looking closely at the individual parts of the environment. Underlying the specific details is a vast network of interconnections. The second level of your exploration of ecology will involve making those connections.
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