SILC Middle School Open House

Science 7

This course will cover the following topics:

Interactions and Ecosystems 🌲🌲
- How do human activities affect ecosystems? What methods can we use to observe and monitor changes in ecosystems, and assess the impacts of our actions?

Plants for Food and Fiber 🌼🌻
- How do we produce useful plant products? What techniques do we use, what knowledge are these techniques based on, and how do we apply these techniques in a sustainable way?
Heat and Temperature 🔥🌡️
- What heat-related technologies do we use to meet human needs? Upon what scientific principles are these technologies based? What implications do these technologies have for sustainable use of resources?
Structures and Forces 🏗️🏠
- How do structures stand up under load? What forces act on structures, and what materials and design characteristics contribute to structural strength and stability?
Planet Earth 🌎🌍
- What do we know about Earth—about its surface and what lies below? What evidence do we have, and how do we use this evidence in developing an understanding of Earth and its changes?

Science 8

This course will cover the following topics:

Mix Matter and Flow 🧪💨
- What are fluids? What are they made of and how do we use them? What properties of fluids are important to their use?

Cells and Systems 🧫🧬
- How can we make sense of the vast diversity of living things? What do living things have in common—from the smallest to the largest—and what variations do we find in the structure and function of living things?

Light and Optics 👀💡
- What do we know about the nature of light? What technologies have been developed that use light, and what principles of light do they show?

Mechanical Systems ⚙️🔨
- How is energy transferred in mechanical devices? How do mechanical devices provide for controlled application of energy in ways that are efficient, effective and responsible?

Fresh and Saltwater Systems 🚰💧
- How do water, land and climate interact? What are the characteristics of freshwater and saltwater systems, and how do they affect living things, including humans?

Common Questions

Here are some of the most common questions we receive!

(1) Do you do live instruction in your Science program?

There are no live meets in Science; however, your teacher will host drop in periods where you can come and ask questions on Google Meet.

(2) Do you have to attend drop is sessions?

You are not required to attend them but it is highly encouraged to both strengthen your knowledge of content and get to know those in your virtual classroom.

(3) How much work do you get each week in Science?

Each week in Science, you should expect to receive a minimum of 1 small assignments and/or 1 small quiz to check for understanding. Each unit also consists of a final exam and unit project, much like most classroom across Alberta.

(4) What if I fall behind?

There is no worry there. SILC is a work at your own pace program so you have a lot of time should unexpected circumstances arise. Your teacher is also readily available to help you out should you need between 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Thursday and 8:00AM to 1:00PM on Fridays. It is important that you do your best to stay on track and reach out for help if you do fall behind.

(5) Do we still do experiments and have labs?

While it may not look traditional, we still do participate in regular lab activities and experiments. There are done in 2 different ways: instructions you follow along with at home or a virtual lab experiment online.

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