Welcome to Grade 9 Science
SNC1P
INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: Rm 344
PREREQUISITE: Grade 8 Science TEXTBOOK: Science Connections 9 Nelson
GENERAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The goals and aims of this course are concurrent with those set in the Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10, 2008
The level of study is directed at developing practical and quantitative research tools in the students who may or may not be preparing for post-secondary education at Community college or for entrance into University. With these objectives in mind the course of study and sequential course outline were designed.
TEACHING STRATEGIES: Instructional methods will include Library research, expository teaching, textbook assignments, laboratory activities, multi-media analysis, inductive and deductive learning, group work and student directed study.
EXPECTATIONS:
Students will be expected to:
Interact harmoniously with each other and the environment (respect)
Be punctual, and be prepared
Complete assignments on time
Strive to maintain good citizenship
Display a level of maturity that is compatible with the level of the course
EVALUATION:
Units of Study and Corresponding Evaluation Pieces:
Unit |
Evaluation Pieces |
Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems and Human Activity |
Two tests, one lab, one assignment |
Chemistry: Exploring Matter |
Two tests, one lab, one assignment |
Physics: Electrical Applications |
Two tests, one lab, one assignment |
Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration |
Two tests, one lab, one assignment |
NOTE: 1. Units sequence is not fixed
2. Number of evaluations may vary due to time restrictions
Mark Breakdown:
70% Course Work Evaluations
Knowledge & Understanding 17.5%
Communication 17.5%
Applications 17.5%
Thinking & Inquiry 17.5%
(All four categories will be represented equally throughout the course)
30% Summative Evaluation
Portfolio 15%
Written Exam 15% All four categories will be represented on final evaluation
Total 100%