Science 10

Course Introduction


Course Layout

Your course content and activities are found in this online course.


To start your course, simply start reading through Unit A. The course will tell you what to do or read and when to do it. This includes directing you to your textbook to read certain pages, completing activities and assignments. 

It is important to complete the course in order and to complete and take notes on all readings, activities and practice questions. These things will help you prepare for your assignments and your exams. Your teacher will expect you to call for help about the course content, not the assignments.

If you ever need help or need more information on a tool found in your Moodle course, please use the help feature found under Resources at the top of your screen.

This course has a variety of icons and features you should be aware of:



This icon is found at the top of each page in a lesson. When you click on it, you will be taken to a new page that shows you all the glossary words for that lesson. It is a good idea to copy down these words and include them in your notes. 

This icon is found at the top of each page in your lesson, and the same information can be found at the bottom of each lesson introduction page. Clicking this link will take you to the outcomes that will be met in that lesson. Using this icon is a great way to make sure you understand the concepts that you are expected to know.

  Watch This

This icon and banner signifies a video that you need to watch. You will find videos in each lesson, often as an introduction to the concepts being learned, and as an additional way to present concepts to you. There are often videos that accompany calculations or difficult concepts.

  Read This

  Take Notes

This icon and banner signifies a a reading from the textbook that you need to do. You will find readings such as this at the end of each concept in your course. This banner and icon will also remind you to take notes on your readings.

You will find a similar icon and banner called "Take Notes". This banner and icon asks you to take notes on the course page, but there are no textbook readings attached.

  Key Concept

This icon and banner signifies a major concept in the course. You need to pay attention to and take notes on these concepts to prepare you for your assignments and exams.

  Activities

This icon and banner signifies an activity, simulation or lab that needs to be completed.  These activities help increase you understand the concepts presented and ensure all curriculum requirements are met. You will also find some assignment questions that are based off of these activities. 

  Practice Questions

This icon and banner signifies a block of questions that you should complete for practice. You should answer these questions in your notes and you should check your answers. This is your opportunity to make sure you understand the concepts that have been presented before you work on an assignment. Many assignment questions are similar to the practice questions, so these questions will help make your assignments easier.

  Assignments

This icon and banner signifies that it is time to work on an assignment. If there is no link found within the text, the assignment can be found on the following page. If there is a link, you will want to use it to find your assignment. 

These blocks are found on many pages in your course. They provide you with extra or interesting information about the concepts you are learning and a link so that you can learn more if you are interested. The information found in these blocks will not be found on any assessment.

These blocks are found on many pages in your course. They provide you with tips or facts about the concepts being learned. The information found in these blocks will not be found on any assessment.