New Brunswick

Scientific Literacy

• Investigation

  • Examine questions about relationships between and among observable variables to plan investigations.

    • Formulate a hypothesis using if, then, because based on understanding and/or research

    • Identify major variable(s) to be controlled

    • Define design problems that involve the development of a process or a system with interacting components

    • Propose alternative solutions to a given problem and develop a plan

    • Select methods for collecting data and information which support the investigation

    • Construct models to make testable predictions based on scientific evidence

      • Identify exothermic and endothermic processes (10-P.1)
      • Count subatomic particles in atoms and ions (10-R.1)
      • Nuclear notation for atoms and ions (10-R.2)
      • Introduction to chemical bonding (10-U.1)
      • Determine which type of chemical bond can form (10-U.2)
      • Identify the Lewis structure of a molecule or ion (10-W.1)
      • Count atoms in chemical reactions using models (10-Y.1)
      • Count atoms in chemical equations (10-Y.2)
      • Balance chemical equations I (10-Y.3)
      • Single replacement reactions (10-Z.2)

    • Respond to the ideas of others and acknowledge their contributions

  • Collect and represent accurate data using appropriate tools and methods.

    • Conduct investigation, fieldwork, laboratory experiment or technological design solution to collect reliable data

      • Identify laboratory tools (10-B.1)

    • Assess risk associated with applied investigation methods

    • Assess ethical issues associated with applied investigation methods

    • Use instruments to collect accurate data

      • Identify laboratory tools (10-B.1)

    • Organize data using a form that is appropriate to the task or investigation

      • Identify significant figures in measurements (10-C.1)
      • Add and subtract with significant figures (10-C.2)
      • Multiply and divide with significant figures (10-C.3)

    • Develop a classification key for data

      • Classify matter using physical and chemical properties (10-O.1)
      • Classify nuclear reactions (10-S.1)
      • Introduction to chemical bonding (10-U.1)
      • Classify chemical reactions (10-Z.1)

• Sensemaking

  • Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to construct explanations and conclusions.

    • Analyze patterns and trends in data, including describing relationships between variables, and identifying inconsistencies

      • Periodic trends: Ionization energy (10-T.1)
      • Calculate molar mass (10-X.1)
      • Convert between mass and moles of a substance (10-X.2)
      • Determine mole ratios (10-AA.1)
      • Calculate the mass of a reactant or product (10-AA.2)
      • Identify a limiting reactant and calculate the amount of a product (10-AA.3)
      • Conservation of mechanical energy (10-GG.1)
      • Identify the electron configuration of an atom or ion (10)

    • Justify reasonable amounts of error in measurements, identifying outliers

    • Describe specific ways to improve the quality of data

    • Evaluate potential application of findings

    • Test the design of constructed devices or systems

    • Identify and correct practical problems in the way a prototype or constructed device functions

    • Evaluate design or prototypes in terms of function reliability, safety, use of materials and impact on the environment

    • Identify new questions and problems that arise from what was learned

• Communication

  • Develop scientific collaborative skills during investigations to communicate conclusions supported by data.

    • State a logical conclusion that supports, refutes, or includes the hypothesis

    • Compare findings and address variation (if applicable)

    • Discuss a given position on an issue or problem based on findings

    • Evaluate results in relation to other models, products, and knowledge

    • Communicate scientific and technological ideas and information for a purpose

    • Use appropriate scientific and technological language, conventions, and representations

      • Convert temperature units: Celsius and Kelvin (10-C.4)
      • Classify nuclear reactions (10-S.1)
      • Name binary ionic compounds (10-V.1)
      • Name ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions (10-V.2)
      • Write chemical formulas of ionic compounds (10-V.3)
      • Coulomb's law: electrostatic forces (10-JJ.1)

    • Work with team members to develop and carry out a plan

Learning and Living Sustainably

• Relationships between Science and Technology

  • Apply scientific and technological knowledge and understanding of sustainable practices.

    • Discuss factors that support responsible and sustainable application of scientific and technological knowledge

    • Apply knowledge of sustainable practices

    • Conduct science experiment or field investigation while following environmentally sustainable practices

    • Research how policies influence the development of energy production

    • Apply measures to increase energy efficiency in own zone of influence

      • Identify exothermic and endothermic processes (10-P.1)
      • Calculations involving specific heat (10-Q.1)

    • Evaluate resilience of various forms of electrical infrastructure development

    • Examine power relations and analyze how and why Western perspectives tend to get privileged over Indigenous perspectives

    • Research the impact of resource extraction on the environment, peoples, and politics in African countries

  • Apply an iterative process to challenges related to sustainable development goals.

    • Identify a community-based challenge connected to at least two sustainable development goals

    • Identify opportunities for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure in own community

    • Describe environmental impacts and issues of energy prediction, supply, and usage

    • Identify effects of the chosen solution on people and the environment considering criteria

    • Research how the degradation of the natural environment impacts Indigenous Peoples around the world and research an action to mitigate it

• Responsible Application and Sustainable Practice

  • Model safety practices.

    • Safely use tools to build a model/prototype

    • Identify behaviours that will keep self and others safe

    • Safely use equipment while carrying out an inquiry

    • Handle and dispose of materials according to WHMIS standards

  • Investigate careers in science.

    • Research science- and technology-based careers in Canada based on own interests

    • Research African innovation in STEM

    • Discuss technical training, mentorship, and/or apprenticeship programs for green jobs

    • Discuss career planning for transition to a low-carbon economy

    • Discuss how science education may impact own career path