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This document outlines the course for Unit 1: Ecosystems and Unit 2: Weather Dynamics of the 2018-2019 Lewisporte Collegiate science class. Unit 1 focuses on understanding local and global ecosystems and biodiversity, while Unit 2 examines factors that affect weather and climate as well as weather forecasting. The course will involve labs, STSE assignments, a textbook, and be evaluated through tests, performance assessments, and a portfolio. Students can access course materials and reminders through the teacher's website and Remind app.

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Sci 2200 Courseoutline

This document outlines the course for Unit 1: Ecosystems and Unit 2: Weather Dynamics of the 2018-2019 Lewisporte Collegiate science class. Unit 1 focuses on understanding local and global ecosystems and biodiversity, while Unit 2 examines factors that affect weather and climate as well as weather forecasting. The course will involve labs, STSE assignments, a textbook, and be evaluated through tests, performance assessments, and a portfolio. Students can access course materials and reminders through the teacher's website and Remind app.

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LEWISPORTE COLLEGIATE
COURSE OUTLINE – 2018-2019

Unit 1: Ecosystems
This unit allows students to understand the interrelationship of local ecosystems, our
increasing awareness of ecosystems on a global scale, and the need to sustain the health of
ecosystems at all levels.

§ Core STSE #1: The Diversity of Life


§ Core Lab #1: School Yard Ecosystem
§ Core STSE #2: Loss of Biodiversity
§ Core STSE #3: Direct Impacts of Biodiversity Loss  
§ Core STSE #4: Ecosystem Change
§ Core STSE #5: Ecosystem Balance
§ Core Lab #2: Selecting Soil for a Sports Field
§ Core STSE #6: Sustainable Development
§ Core Lab #3: Effects of Acid Precipitation

Unit 2: Weather Dynamics


Global climate and local weather patterns are affected by many factors and have many
consequences. This unit asks students to consider questions such as “What decisions do
we face because of weather conditions?”; “How are our lives affected by changing weather
conditions (short-term) and changing climate (long-term)?”; and “What causes these
weather patterns?”

§ Core STSE #7: Weather Lore


§ Core Lab #4: Build a Weather Station
§ Core STSE #8: Weather Forecasting
§ Core Lab #5: What Affects the Evaporation of Water
§ Core Lab #6: The Earth’s Tilt and Seasons
§ Core Lab #7: Extreme Weather in the News
§ Core STSE #9: Severe Weather

Textbook
Nelson Science 10 Concepts and Connections
Course Evaluation
§ Tests/Quizzes 40%
§ Performance Assessment 40%
§ Portfolio 20%
TOTAL 100%

Class Website:
If you miss a class, visit my website to find notes, assignments and other documents you
may find useful. It will be updated every week.

www.missmaloneyscience.weebly.com

Need a reminder?
If you want to be reminded of important upcoming dates for assignments,
tests, labs, etc. then download the App: Remind.

Enter this number: (709)-757-5069


Text this message: @b76k8e

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