Year 10 Science
Course Composition
This course is made up of eight science units.
| UNIT |
TIME (Periods) |
| Nature of Science |
8 |
| Generation Game |
15 |
| Chemical Mysteries |
20 |
| Light and Energy |
15 |
| Shaky Ground |
16 |
| Micro-organisms |
20 |
| Current Thinking |
15 |
| Optional Topic |
12 |
ASSESSMENT
At the end of each unit there will be a written test. In addition there will be tests of your scientific skills, including practical skills with each topic. PLUS…..Year 10 Students will have the opportunity to sit an NCEA external Achievement Standards this year: Biology 1.3 Micro-organisms (AS 90927). More information relating to this will follow at the end of Term 1.
STATIONERY
1E5 exercise book listed on the school stationery list. It is your responsibility to purchase a new exercise book as the old one is filled. You will also need to purchase a Year 10 Science Home learning Book with your stationery (available from paperplus). All students must come to class with a pencil case containing their pens, a pencil, and an eraser. You will also need a calculator and a ruler.
TEXTBOOKS
There is no set Science textbook which you can take home but you will be issued with any relevant textbooks on a period by period basis.
HOME LEARNING
It is expected that students will do home learning every day they have Science at school (four times a week). There is a home learning book for each topic with tasks that relate to the lessons completed in class time.
What parents can do:
- Monitor student diaries
- Encourage a set time for home learning (science home learning will usually take 15 to 20 mins)
- Encourage students to complete home learning and hand in assignments
- Encourage students to put time into studying for assessments
- Encourage students to catch up work missed through absence
- Monitor students’ achievement
- Attend parent interview evenings – we look forward to meeting you
Opportunities
- Entering the New South Wales Science competition
- Franklin Science Fair
- Big Science Video Competition