Science for Citizens 11
Science for Citizens 11 Course Overview
Big Ideas
Scientific processes and knowledge inform our decisions and impact our daily lives. | Scientific knowledge can be used to develop procedures, techniques, and technologies that have implications for places of employment. | Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally. |
From: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/science/11/science-for-citizens
Introduction
This course is an issues-oriented exploration of topics designed to promote scientific understanding and analytical skills. It explores scientific topics that a person encounters in their daily lives and in a work environment. The course also explores the science behind numerous environmental concerns and forensic investigations.
This course consists of assignments and online quizzes. There are no in-person tests. The course assignments have similar to the Start Up assignment format. Students must download an assignment file as a Microsoft Word Document. Open the file using Microsoft Word and type answers, or if a question asks, insert a picture into yellow boxes. When complete save it as a .doc or .docx file and upload it to the appropriate assignment submission folder.
Where does this course fit?
- Prerequisites: Science 10
- Graduation Status: One of the Grade 11/12 Science options for graduation
Course Materials
- All the resources for the course are located in the online CONTENT section.
- No textbook is required.
Brief Outline
Unit | Description |
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Unit 2 |
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Unit 3 |
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Unit 4 |
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Assessment Percentage Breakdown
Assessment Type | Percentage of the Course |
StartUp Assignment | 7% |
Unit 1 | 32% |
Unit 2 | 30% |
Unit 3 | 12% |
Unit 4 | 19% |
Students have up to a year to complete the course.
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