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- The expectation is that you are to continue working on the course material and handing it by the due date indicated in the Assignments by Week Section.
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- Assignment format:
- Can be done on paper and a picture sent via email
- A digital document (google doc, work doc, etc) sent via email
- If a work sheet is a PDF they are not fillable, so you will need to do the work in either of the formats mentioned above.
- Plagiarized work will receive a zero
Important Science 10 Instructions:
- Review the Notes/textbook before attempting any of the Labs or Assignments
- Show your work to get full marks
- The unit order is as follows: 2, 1, 3 and ending with 4
- Most the Chemistry Unit (Unit 2) has been completed
- Topic 2.4 still needs to be completed
- There will be instructions for each assignment in Assignments by Week
- Challenge Worksheets (WS) are optional but it is recommended to try them
- Anytime you see page numbers it is referring to the textbook.
- Any notes and worksheets that are under copyright will NOT be on this website, that being said the corresponding textbook pages will be provided as well as other worksheets.
- Discussion questions are in purple boxes in the textbook
Assignments by Week
Assignments for Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3, 2020
- None
Week 1 Assignments for Monday, April 6 to Thursday, April 9, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, April 15, 2020
- Topic 2.4 Completion (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Acids & Bases WS - OR - Acids & Bases Candy Lab
- Types of Chemical Reactions WS - OR - Types of Chemical Reactions WS 2
- Balancing Equations Poster - OR - Virtual Lab Video + WS
- Rates of Reactions WS
Week 2 Assignments for Tuesday, April 14 to Friday, April 17, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, April 22, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the textbook before attempting any of the worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- For assignment 4 you need to either watch the video or read the sample lab before completing the Worksheet
- Topic 1.1 Concept 1 & 2 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Read Pages 9 to 20
- Activity 1.1-2 Page 12: Following the Instructions
- Activity 1.1-3 Page 13: Modelling DNA
- Strawberry DNA Lab
Week 3 Assignments for Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, April 29, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the textbook before attempting any of the worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Topic 1.1 Concept 3, 4 & 5 (assignments that must be completed are listed below
- Activity 1.1-5 Page 16: Mitosis and Meiosis
- Activity 1.1-6 Page 17: Variety - The Spice of Life
- Activity 1.1-10/Investigation 1-A Page 22 to 23: Using Karyotypes to Diagnose Genetic Disorders .
Week 4 Assignments for Monday, April 26 to Thursday, April 30, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, May 6, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the Textbook and Notes before attempting any of the worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Topic 1.2 Concepts 1 & 2 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Topic 1.2 Notes
- Activity 1.2-5 Page 31: What Do You Know about Probability?
- Activity 1.2-6 Page 32 (top of page): Steps to Drawing and Using a Punnett Square - instructions not an assignment
- Activity 1.2-7 Page 32 (bottom of page): Working with Punnett Squares
- Punnett Square Worksheets (there are 2)
Week 5 Assignments for Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, May 13, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the Textbook and Notes before attempting any of the worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Topic 1.2 Concepts 3, 4 & 5 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Topic 1.2 Notes
- Activity 1.2-9 Page 33: What Happens If Both Alleles Are Equally Expressed?
- Activity 1.2-10 Page 34: Human Blood Groups
Week 6 Assignments for Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, May 20, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the Textbook before attempting any of the textbook questions or worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Topic 1.3 Concept 1 & Topic 1.4 Concepts 2 & 3 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Topic 1.3 Concept 1 Read page 46 of the textbook
- Topic 1.3 Concept 1"Before you leave this page..." - page 46 questions 1 & 2 of the textbook
- Topic 1.4 Concepts 2 & 3 Read pages 76 to 81 of the textbook
- Topic 1.4 Concept 2 "Before you leave this page..." - page 79 questions 1 & 2 of the textbook
- Activity 1.4-4 Page 79: Activity: Asian Gypsy Moth
- Topic 1.4 Concept 3 "Before you leave this page..." - page 81 questions 1 & 2 of the textbook
Week 7 Assignments for Tuesday, May 19 to Friday, May 22, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, May 27, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the Textbook before attempting any of the textbook questions or worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Final project clarifications
- Parts 1 and 2 are still due as they were due BEFORE spring break
- Parts 3 and onward have been CANCELLED
- Topic 3.1 Concept 1, 2 & 3 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Topic 3.1 Notes Concepts 1-3
- Concept 1: Energy can produce change in a system Discussion Questions page 201 # 1 & 2
- Concept 2: There are different forms of energy Discussion Questions page 205 # 1 & 2
- Concept 3: Energy can be transferred or transformed Discussion Questions page 208 # 1 to 3
Week 8 Assignments for Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the Textbook before attempting any of the textbook questions or worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Final project clarifications
- Parts 1 and 2 are still due as they were due BEFORE spring break
- Parts 3 and onward have been CANCELLED
- Topic 3.1 Concept 4 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Topic 3.1 Notes Concepts 4
- Activity 3.1-7 KE Energy Equation WS
- Activity 3.1-8 GPE Energy Equation WS
- Activity 3.1-10 Activity: Energy Equation Calculation Problems WS
Week 9 Assignments for Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5, 2020 - All Due Wednesday, June 10, 2020
- Instructions
- Read the Textbook before attempting any of the textbook questions or worksheets
- This is a new set of assignments that were not assigned before spring break
- The expectation is that you attempt the work and submit it via email
- Final project clarifications
- Parts 1 and 2 are still due as they were due BEFORE spring break
- Parts 3 and onward have been CANCELLED
- Topic 3.2 Concept 1 (assignments that must be completed are listed below)
- Read Topic 3.2 Concept 1 in the textbook pages 220-227
- Read Topic 3.2 Notes Concept 1
- Activity 3.2-2 Energy Transformation in Chemical Reactions WS
- Activity 3.2-5 Energy Transformation in Fuels WS
- Discussion questions page 227 # 1 & 2
Course Description:
The study of the major disciplines in science including Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Big Ideas:
Content:*
- DNA structure and function
- patterns of inheritance
- mechanisms for the diversity of life:
- mutation and its impact on evolution
- natural selection and artificial selection
- applied genetics and ethical considerations
- rearrangement of atoms in chemical reactions
- acid-base chemistry
- law of conservation of mass
- energy change during chemical reactions
- practical applications and implications of chemical processes, including First Peoples knowledge
- nuclear energy and radiation
- law of conservation of energy
- potential and kinetic energy
- transformation of energy
- local and global impacts of energy transformations from technologies
- formation of the universe:
- big bang theory
- components of the universe over time
- astronomical data and collection methods
*Important Notes:
- The topics will be covered in various degrees of detail over the course
- The topics may not be covered in the order listed above.
On this page you will find worksheets, notes and videos:
Introduction: (Completed February 2020)
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UNIT 1: DNA is the foundation for the unity and diversity of Living Things
Notes:
Topic 1.1 Notes Revised (all sections) | |
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Topic 1.1
- Week 2 Assignment 1 Read Pages 9 to 20
- Question Page 21 # 1 to 15 OR "Before you leave this page..." questions on pages 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18.
- Activity 1.1-1 Page 10: Gallery of Living Things (WS attached below)
Activity 1.1-1 Gallery of Living Things WS | |
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File Type: | doc |
Topic 1.1 Continued (1)
Concept 2: DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together in a specific order.
Concept 2: DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together in a specific order.
- Week 2 Assignment 2 Activity 1.1-2 Page 12: Following the Instructions (WS attached Below)
- Week 2 Assignment 3 Activity 1.1-3 Page 13: Modelling DNA (WS attached Below)
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*Important Notes:
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Topic 1.1 Continued (2)
Concept 2: DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together in a specific order.
Concept 2: DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together in a specific order.
- Week 2 Assignment 4 Strawberry DNA Lab (Video and File attached below)
- Note this lab can be done at home and also by watching the video link (pink button)
Strawberry DNA Extraction Video*
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* Note that this experiment can be done with different fruits as all fruits contain DNA.
Additional resource: Steve Spangler Strawberry DNA extraction Link |
Topic 1.1 Continued (3)
Notes:
Topic 1.1 Notes Revised (all sections) | |
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Concept 3: DNA exists in chromosomes, which contain thousands of genes.
Concept 4: The structure of DNA is important to passing on genetic information.
Concept 4: The structure of DNA is important to passing on genetic information.
- Week 3 Activity 1: Activity 1.1-5 Page 16: Mitosis and Meiosis
Activity 1.1-5 Mitosis and Meiosis ​ | |
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Concept 5: The different genetic make-up of organisms is reflected in the diversity of life.
- Week 3 Activity 2: Activity 1.1-6 Page 17: Variety - The Spice of Life
- Week 3 Activity 3: Activity 1.1-10/Investigation 1-A Page 22 to 23: Using Karyotypes to Diagnose Genetic Disorders .
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DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT Watch the video provided to the left and answer the following questions:
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Topic 1.2 Notes
Week 4 Assignment 1 Topic 1.2 Notes (all concepts) | |
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File Type: | ppt |
Topic 1.2 Readings and Assignments
- Read Pages 26 to 38
- Questions Page 39 # 1 to 11 OR "Before you leave this page..." questions on pages 30, 32, 34, 35 & 36.
- DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT: Activity 1.2-1 (not in textbook): Geno-Pheno Bingo -
- Week 4 Assignment 2: Activity 1.2-5 Page 31: What Do You Know about Probability?
- Instructions not an assignment: Activity 1.2-6 Page 32 (top of page): Steps to Drawing and Using a Punnett Square
- Week 4 Assignment 4: Activity 1.2-7 Page 32 (bottom of page): Working with Punnett Squares
- Week 4 Assignment 5: Punnett Square Worksheets (2 worksheets provided below)
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How to Draw Punnett Squares Simple
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How to Draw Punnett Squares Detailed Instruction
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Topic 1.2 Notes
Week 5 Assignment 1 Topic 1.2 Notes (all concepts) | |
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File Type: | ppt |
Topic 1.2 Continued
Concept 3: Both alleles are expressed in codominance.
Concept 5: Some inherited traits are due to alleles on the sex chromosomes.
Concept 3: Both alleles are expressed in codominance.
- Week 5 Assignment 2: Activity 1.2-9 Page 33: What Happens If Both Alleles Are Equally Expressed?
- Week 5 Assignment 3: Activity 1.2-10 Page 34: Human Blood Groups
Concept 5: Some inherited traits are due to alleles on the sex chromosomes.
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DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT Concept 5: Some inherited traits are due to alleles on the sex chromosomes.
- DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT Eye Colour Chart (Example provided below)
- That is how did you get your eye colour, not comfortable using your own family data then create your own made up family tree of eye colours.
- Remember to follow the rules of heredity mentioned in your textbook
- DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT Traits worksheet attached below (remember that wrist cords was omitted from the worksheet)
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Topic 1.3
Concept 1: DNA mutations produce genetic diversity within a population.
Concept 1: DNA mutations produce genetic diversity within a population.
- Week 6 Assignment 1 Topic 1.3 Concept 1 Read page 46 of the textbook
- Week 6 Assignment 2 Topic 1.3 Concept 1"Before you leave this page..." - page 46 questions 1 & 2 of the textbook
Topic 1.4
- Week 6 Assignment 3 Topic 1.4 Concepts 2 & 3 Read pages 76 to 81 of the textbook
- Week 6 Assignment 4 Topic 1.4 Concept 2 "Before you leave this page..." - page 79 questions 1 & 2 of the textbook
- Week 6 Assignment 5 Activity 1.4-4 Page 79: Activity: Asian Gypsy Moth - file attached below
- Week 6 Assignment 6 Topic 1.4 Concept 3 "Before you leave this page..." - page 81 questions 1 & 2 of the textbook
Week 6 Assignment 5 Activity 1.4-4 Page 79: Activity: Asian Gypsy Moth WS | |
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File Type: | doc |
Topic 1.3 Continued (DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT)
- Read Pages 47 to 62
- Questions Page 63 # 1 to 11 OR "Before you leave this page..." questions on pages 49,53, 54 & 57.
- Activity 1.3-3 Page 49: Modelling Natural Selection
- Activity 1.3-5 Page 51: Galapagos Finches
- Activity 1.3-6 Page 54: Increased Risk of Cancer
- From the plants (lettuce, radish and peas) that were grown in class, what did you notice?
- Did the ones with partial light do better? Why or why not?
- Did the ones with constant light do better? Why or why not?
- What other factors may have influenced how the plants grew?
- DO NOT DO THIS ASSIGNMENT GMOs and Genetic Engineering Video (watch the link below and answer the following questions).
- Are GMOs inherently bad for humans?
- What are the benefits of GMOs (list at least 3)?
Topic 1.4
- Read Pages 72 to 84
- Questions Page 85 # 1 to 9 OR "Before you leave this page..." questions on pages 75, 79 & 81.
UNIT 2: Chemical processes require change as atoms are rearranged
Elements, Compounds and the Periodic Table
Topic 2.1: How are chemical processes part of our lives? (Pages 102 to 111)
If you missed the notes you can generate your own by reading pages 102 to 111 and completing all sets of discussion questions as well as completing the topic 2.1 review questions on page 111.
If you missed the notes you can generate your own by reading pages 102 to 111 and completing all sets of discussion questions as well as completing the topic 2.1 review questions on page 111.
- Concept 1: Applications of chemistry are everywhere in the world around you
- Concept 2: Knowing how to handle chemicals helps keep us and the environment safe
- Activity Page 108: Chemical Safety in Our Daily Lives
- Activity Page 110: Minimizing Risks
* To create the poster look at pages xiv to xvii
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Safety Cue Cards
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Unit 2: Science 9 and lower Review (pages 100 to 101)
Periodic Table Song Video
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Safety Unit Notebook Table of Contents:
Table of Contents: Safety Unit Notebook | |
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Topic 2.2: What happens to atoms in a chemical reaction (pages 118 to 135)
If you missed the notes you can generate your own by reading pages 118 to 135 and completing all sets of discussion questions as well as completing the topic 2.2 review questions on page 135.
If you missed the notes you can generate your own by reading pages 118 to 135 and completing all sets of discussion questions as well as completing the topic 2.2 review questions on page 135.
- Concept 1: Atoms bond together to form ionic and covalent compounds
- Activity 2.2-1: Finding Compounds page 120
- Activity 2.2-2: Predicting and Visualizing Ionic Compounds page 121
- Activity 2.2-3: Extending the Connections: Lewis Diagrams and 2.2-4: Showing the Bonds page 122
- Discussion Questions page 122 # 1 and 2
- Concept 2: Bonds are broken, atoms are rearranged, and new bonds are formed
- Discussion Questions page 124 # 1 and 2
- Concept 3: Mass cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction
- Activity 2.2-8: Modeling Conservation of Mass page 126
- Discussion Questions page 126 # 1 to 3
- Concept 4: A chemical equation represents what happens to atoms in a reaction
- Activity 2.2-9: Paper Clip Equation page 128
- Discussion Question(s) NONE
- Read Pages 120 to 134
- Questions Page 135 # 1 to 9
- Activity 2.2-10 page 136-137 (Both parts 1 and 2 will be conducted using Water and Alka-Seltzer(TM) tablets)
Topic 2.2 Notes
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Topic 2.2 Worksheets
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Topic 2.2 Data/Information Pages
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Make sure to also balance the equations in the Writing Chemical Equations above
Topic 2.2 Assignments:
Assignment: Candy Balancing In-Class | |
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Glassware WS | |
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Topic 2.2 Unit Notebook Table of Contents:
Table of Contents: Topic 2.2 Unit Notebook** | |
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File Type: | docx |
**Table of Contents still a work in progress
Topic 2.3 How is energy involved in chemical processes? (pages 140 to 147)
- Concept 1: Matter and energy interact in physical and chemical changes.
- Activity 2.3-1 page 140: Changes and Energy
- Discussion Question(s) NONE
- Concept 2: Energy is transferred between chemical reaction and the surroundings.
- Activity 2.3-2 page 142: Where Did the Energy Go?
- Discussion Question page 145 # 1 to 3
- Read Pages 140 to 147
- Questions Page 147 # 1 to 8
Topic 2.4 How do atoms rearrange in different types of chemical reactions?
- Concept 1: A compound forms in a synthesis reaction and breaks down in a decomposition reaction
- Concept 2: In replacement reactions, elements replace other elements.
- Concept 3: Most combustion reaction release heat and light
- Concept 4: In a neutralization reaction, an acid reacts with a base.
Topic 2.4 Notes
Types of Chemical Reactions Videos
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Topic 2.4 Assignments & Labs
Week 1
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Week 1 Assignment 4
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UNIT 3: Energy is conserved and its transformation affects living things and the environment
Topic 3.1 What are the Properties of Energy (pages 198 to 215)
- Week 7 Assignment 2 Concept 1: Energy can produce change in a system.
- Discussion Questions page 201 # 1 & 2
- Week 7 Assignment 3 Concept 2: There are different forms of energy.
- Discussion Questions page 205 # 1 & 2
- Week 7 Assignment 4 Concept 3: Energy can be transferred or transformed.
- Discussion Questions page 208 # 1 to 3
Week 7 Assignment 1 Topic 3.1 Notes Concepts 1-3 | |
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File Type: | ppt |
Topic 3.1 What are the Properties of Energy (pages 198 to 215) continued
- Concept 4: Physical quantities contribute to different forms of energy.
- Topic 3.1 Notes Concept 4
- Activity 3.1-7: KE Energy Equations WS (not in textbook) corresponding information found on page 212
- Activity 3.1-8: GPE Energy Equation WS (not in textbook) corresponding information found on page 212
- Activity 3.1-10: Practice Problems page 214
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OMITTED SECTIONS OF Topic 3.1 What are the Properties of Energy (pages 198 to 215)
- Concept 2: There are different forms of energy.
- DO NOT DO THIS ACTIVITY - Activity 3.1-4: Energy Stations page 203 to 205
- Concept 3: Energy can be transferred or transformed.
- DO NOT DO THIS ACTIVITY - Activity 3.1-5: Modelling Energy Transfer and Transformation page 208
- Concept 4: Physical quantities contribute to different forms of energy.
- Discussion Questions page 214 # 1 & 2
- Topic 3.1 Review: Page 215 # 1 to 8
Topic 3.2 How is Energy Transformed? (page 220 to 227)
- Concept 1: Energy is transformed in chemical reactions.
- Week 9 Assignment 1 Read Topic 3.2 Concept 1 in the textbook pages 220-227
- Week 9 Assignment 2 Read Topic 3.2 Notes Concept 1
- Week 9 Assignment 3 Activity 3.2-2 Energy Transformation in Chemical Reactions WS (not in textbook) corresponding information found on page 223
- Week 9 Assignment 4 Activity 3.2-5 Energy Transformation in Fuels WS (not in textbook) corresponding information found on page 226 & 227
- Week 9 Assignment 5 Discussion questions page 227 # 1 & 2
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OMITTED SECTIONS OF Topic 3.2 How is Energy Transformed? (page 227 to 239)
DO NOT DO ANY OF THE ASSIGNMENTS FOR CONCEPTS 2 & 3
DO NOT DO ANY OF THE ASSIGNMENTS FOR CONCEPTS 2 & 3
- Concept 2: Energy is transformed in nuclear reactions.
- Activity 3.2-7: Nuclear Equations and Reactions WS (not in textbook) corresponding information found on page 228 to 232
- Activity 3.2-8: Nuclear Fission WS (not in textbook) corresponding information found on page 230
- Discussion Questions page 232 # 1 to 6
- Concept 3: Energy is transformed when light energy interacts with matter.
- Discussion Questions page 235 # 1 & 2
- Science at work: Focus on Physics
- Activity 3.2-12: page 236
- Topic 3.2 Review page 239 # 1 to 11
Topic 3.3 How is Energy Transformed? (page 242 to 263) . *** Under construction****
- Concept 1: Energy is a system in which energy is transformed.
- Discussion Questions page 227 # 1 & 2
- Concept 2: Earth's atmosphere is heated by the transformation and transfer of solar energy and thermal energy
- Discussion Questions page 232 # 1 to 6
- Concept 3: Energy is transformed when light energy interacts with matter.
- Discussion Questions page 235 # 1 & 2
- Science at work: Focus on Physics
- Activity 3.2-12: page 236
- Topic 3.2 Review page 239 # 1 to 11