Science and Technology 11, version 03 (4 credits)

This course has no tests -- written assignments comprise 100% of the final mark.

It is recommended that students complete: Science 10 or equivalent

In this course students will develop an understanding of the connection between science and technology and how they impact society and the environment. The thought-provoking topics and engaging multimedia will capture students’ imaginations, hold their attention, and arouse an interest in the study of science and technology. This new version is aligned with the latest 2008 Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes.

Module 1: Forensics
Are you a fan of crime scene investigation shows? If you are, then don’t believe everything you see! In this module you will learn what really happens when investigators scour a crime scene for evidence, then hand it to scientists who analyze the data in the lab.

Section 1: An Introduction to Forensics
Section 2: At the Lab
Section 3: Establishing Identities
Media CD: Forensics

Module 2: Transportation
In this module students will learn about the evolution of transportation in modern times and how transportation has impacted society. How select transportation technologies work will also be covered.

Section 1: An Introduction to Transportation
Section 2: A Closer Look at the Automobile
Section 3: Transportation Systems
Media CD: Transportation

Module 3: Personal Technologies
We live in a world full of gadgets—computers, cell phones, and mp3 players to name but a few. In this module students will investigate how they work, what technologies came before them and paved the way, and what impact they have on the way we interact with each other and conduct business.

Section 1: An Introduction to Personal Technologies
Section 2: The Evolution of Personal Technologies
Section 3: Personal Technologies within Systems
There is no media CD for module 3.

Module 4: Natural Resouces and the Environment
Module 4 investigates some of the technologies available to extract, process, and use natural resources in British Columbia. The need for effective management of resources and the issues related to their impact on the environment is also discussed. The effects of mountain pine beetles on the BC forests will also be examined.

Section 1: Major Resources of BC
Section 2: Resource Extraction
Section 3: The Impact of Society on Resource Management
Section 4: The Impact of Technologies on the Environment
Media CD: Natural Resources

The resources for this course are:
Forensics CD $13.00
Transportation CD $13.00
Natural Resources and the Environment CD $13.00