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 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
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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.