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Science 10 House Project
Science 10 Overview
Science 10 is divided into four units:– Sustainability– Chemistry– Physics– Weather Dynamics
The purpose of Science in 2009
Environmental issues are becoming the most
important global concern in 2009.
1. Why is it important to be environmentally aware?
The purpose of Science in 2009
Environmental issues are becoming the most
important global concern in 2009.
1. Why is it important to be environmentally aware?
2. How does the environment impact your life?
The purpose of Science in 2009
Environmental issues are becoming the most
important global concern in 2009.
1. Why is it important to be environmentally aware?
2. How does the environment impact your life?
3. What does it mean to be eco-friendly?
The purpose of Science in 2009
Environmental issues are becoming the most
important global concern in 2009.
1. Why is it important to be environmentally aware?
2. How does the environment impact your life?
3. What does it mean to be eco-friendly?
4. Why do we have to learn science anyway?
The House Project
• We can begin at home when we talk about environmental issues.
• Throughout this course we are going to look at the four science units as they relate to how we lead our daily life and how we could be more environmentally savvy in the building of eco-friendly houses.
How does a house relate to Science 10?
Day to Day Breakdown
• Weekly:
We will talk about The House as it relates to our lessons
Your Tasks…
1.Portfolio: – “Question of the Week” every Monday, with
class time (10-15 minutes) to complete every Friday
– These will be graded as a part of your project mark for Science 10
2. Independent Project:
There will be at least one independent project that you will complete during the semester. More details will be provided at a later date.
3. Building the House!
More details to come
Approximate mark breakdown (*subject to change)
Portfolio – 5%Independent Project – 5% Total: 20% of term mark
Building the House – 10%
More on the specifics…..
How the House relates to Chemistry:
• What makes a chemical eco-friendly?• Why should the chemical make up of certain materials
be considered in a project such as building a house?• In what ways does the chemistry of the environment
impact decisions about house construction?• Are you, as a student, sensitive to chemicals in your
environment?– Have you ever had a physical reaction to a
chemical you’ve come in contact with?• Is it possible to have eco-friendly soaps and make-
up?
How the House relates to Physics:
• How did materials and supplies travel to get to our construction site?
• Which modes of transport were the most efficient time and fuel wise?
• Does the distance traveled represent the displacement of our materials? Is there a way we could make this more efficient?
How the House relates to Sustainability:
• Who lives in our trash and why do we separate our waste?
• How does construction impact a natural habitat?• What is the most eco-friendly type of landscaping?• How do the contents of your fridge impact the
global ecosystem?
How the House relates to Weather:
• How does the weather impact our life?• How does the temperate climate of Nova Scotia
impact building design?– What considerations do Nova Scotians have in
comparison to Manitobians or Cubans?• How can we reduce our environmental impact in
our homes by taking advantage of the weather we experience?
• Why is humidity an important consideration in building design?
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