C1.2
Evaluate different methods and materials for cleaning oil spills.
ON – Science, Grade 10 Academic
Summary
This alignment guide connects Switch Classroom resources to Ontario Grade 10 Academic Science, especially in chemistry and climate strands. It helps teachers integrate chemical reactions, energy sources, and climate-related inquiry into standards-aligned classroom activities.
Students investigate chemical change and environmental applications through lessons such as Science of Natural Gas, Science of Biofuels, Science of Oil, and the Cleaning Up an Oil Spill Investigative Lab, while climate-focused lessons like Introduction to Energy Choices, Introduction to Environmental Impacts, and the National Energy Issues Debate help students analyze causes and responses related to climate change. Hands-on labs such as the Investigating Passive Solar Heating Lab support greenhouse effect and heat transfer discussions, while Developing Media Literacy gives students a way to examine climate-related claims in both scientific and non-scientific media.
Resources
Science of Coal
C1.2
Learn about pollution control scrubbers, then decide how to build and operate a coal-burning power plant.
Science of Natural Gas
C3.3, C3.5
Complete the extended reading to understand the chemical composition, production, and use of natural gas.
Science of Biofuels
C3.3, C3.5
Conduct the “Fermentation and Biofuels Lab” and observe yeast convert sugars into CO2 and ethanol.
Introduction to Energy Choices
D1.1
Watch the video and complete the hands-on activity to understand the impacts related to energy choices.
Introduction to Environmental Impacts
D1.1
Watch the video and complete the hands-on activity to understand the impacts related to energy choices.
National Energy Issues Debate
D1.2
Research and debate a chosen policy relating to energy and/or climate.
Investigating Passive Solar Heating Lab
D2.2
Design and build a model to explore energy transfer and learn the difference between active and passive solar energy.
Developing Media Literacy - Mini-Unit
D2.1, D2.3, D2.9
Introduce students to the fundamentals of media literacy through the lens of researching climate change and energy topics.