Centennial Regional High School

Science and Technology

Year 4Course Outline
Teacher: Tamara MacCaul
Email: tamara.maccaul@rsb.qc.ca

I.

General Objectives

The secondary 4 Science and Technology program is organized to encourage the active participation of
students, who are required to demonstrate initiative, creativity, independence, critical sense and rigour in
their various activities. Competencies are acquired in learning and evaluation situations oriented toward the
design, analysis, evaluation, maintenance or repair of objects and systems.

II.

Teaching Approach & Content Covered

The class meets for 75 minutes, 6 times on a ten day cycle.

Matter
Content
ATOMS
-Atomic Theory
-Atomic Structure
-Periodic Table
-Mixtures and Solutions
-Electricity and Magnetism

Materials and Engineering

Unit Question:
Content
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Adhesion and friction of parts
Linking of mechanical parts (freedom of movement)
Guiding controls
Construction and characteristics of motion transmission systems
(friction gears, pulleys and belt, gear assembly, sprocket wheels and
chain, wheel and worm gear)
Speed changes,
Construction and characteristics of motion transformation systems(screw gear system, cams, connecting rods, cranks,
slides, eccentrics, rotating slider crank mechanism, rack-and-pinion drive)

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Power supply
Conduction, insulation and protection (resistance and coding, printed circuit)
Transformation of energy (electricity and light, heat, vibration, magnetism)
Other functions (condenser, transistor)

MATERIALS

 Constraints (deflection, shearing)

Characteristics of mechanical properties
Heat treatments
Types and properties
Plastics (thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics)
Ceramics
Composites
Modification of properties (degradation, protection)

Transformation of energy
Unit Question:
Content
CHEMICAL CHANGES
Combustion Oxidation

ELECTRICITY

Electrical charge
Static electricity
Ohms law
Electrical circuits
Relationship between power and electrical energy

ELECTROMAGNETISM

Forces of attraction and repulsion

Magnetic field of a live wire
Magnetic field of a solenoid
Electromagnetic induction

TRANSFORMATION OF ENERGY
Law of conservation of energy
Energy efficiency
Distinction between heat and temperature

FORCE AND MOTION

Force
Types of forces
Relationship between constant speed, distance and time
Mass and weight

Biomes and Ecosystems

Unit Question:
Content
DYNAMICS OF ECOSYSTEMS

Disturbances
Trophic relationships
Primary productivity
Material and energy flow
Chemical recycling
Factors that influence the distribution of biomes
Ecosystems

Earth and Space

Unit Question:
Content
LITHOSPHERE
Minerals Energy resources

HYDROSPHERE

Catchment area
Energy resources

ATMOSPHERE
Air mass

Energy resources

Cryosphere
SPACE
Solar energy flow
Earth-Moon system (gravitational effect)

III. Assessment
All topics are taught with the awareness of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the Progressions of
Learning (POL, which can be found:
http://www1.mels.gouv.qc.ca/progressionSecondaire/pdf/progrApprSec_ST_PFG_en-2011-11-24.pdf).
Competency
C1. Seeks answers and
solutions to a scientific or
technological problem
C2. Makes the most of his or
her knowledge of science and
technology

Description
The student will be able to develop
various methods of collecting data for
analysis.
Proposes explanations and applies
knowledge.

Weighting
40%
60%

Late Assignments: (10% per day ) . If an assignment is still not

submitted after 2 days you will receive a 0.
Missed Tests/ Deadlines: A note from your parent/ guardian is required
if you miss a test or an assignment deadline. Without this note you will
receive a 0 or be subject to late penaltys.
The essential components of the QEP are elaborated below:

Broad Area of Learning

These are the themes common to all subjects. They represent real world, authentic situations and problems to
be solved. They are used to encourage interdisciplinary learning so that students make connections between
subject knowledge, their everyday lives, social and global realities. They include the following:

Media Literacy
Personal and Career Planning
Health and Well-Being
Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Citizenship and Community Life

Students will also be evaluated according to the following:

Subject Specific Competencies

Competencies are progressive, comprehensive and integrated. Development of the competencies will occur
through a variety of learning activities. These will require students to engage in both simple and complex
learning situations using a wide variety of strategies such as: independent and group-based project work
(resulting in oral, written or performance outcomes), field trips, essays, portfolios, student-teacher
conferences and quizzes. Assessment of the subject-specific competencies is criterion-based, according to the
Science and Technology Achievement Scales established by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Leisure.
The ST 444 competencies are listed below:

Competency 1
Seeks answers or solutions to scientific or technological problems
Competency 2 Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science and technology
60%.

40%

IV Student Support
Review sessions will be offered on pre-determined days of the cycle.
Teachers are also available for consultation upon appointment.

V Required Materials
1. A 2 -3 inch three ring binder
2. Dividers: your binder will be subdivided into the following sections:
Class notes ( which will include any class notes you take, or are given, and diagrams that go
along with these notes). You should also divide this section with title pages for each unit to
keep your note book organized!
Tests
Labs/ Projects
3. Lined paper
4. Graph paper
5. A ruler
6. Colouring pencils
7. 2 -3 different highlighters
8. Your agenda
9. A hair elastic ( if you have long hair)
10. Close toed shoes ( for lab activity days)
11. Your text book ( Number Assigned:________)
12. Calculator
13. USB key
14. Your imagination!