1. Welcome to Grade 9 Science!

2. What do we do in SNC1P?
4 units:

3. Chemistry – Atoms, Elements and Compounds

4. Biology – Sustainable Ecosystems

5. Electricity - circuits, lightning, static, renewable resources, non-renewable resources

6. Astronomy - outer space, black holes, space travel

7. EVALUATION – where your marks come from
Knowledge and Understanding - 15%
unit tests
Thinking (Inquiry) - 20%
Labs
Communication - 15%
Oral and written work
Application (Making Connections) - 20%
Case studies
70%

8. EVALUATION – where your marks come from
Final Exam
During exam period, 1.5 hours long, covers all units
Summative (Performance Task)
During class time, 4 periods, hands-on, covers all units
30%

9. Exam and
Summative
Course Work:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application

10. E = good marks Learning Skills Responsibility Independent Work
“Count on me to make good choices”
Independent Work
“Count on me to stay focused”
Organization
“Count on me to be prepared”
Collaboration
“People like working with me”
Initiative
“Count on me to always be challenging myself”
Self Regulation
“Count on me to not give up”
E = excellent G = good
S = satisfactory N = needs improvement
E = good marks

11. N S G E

12. Classroom Expectations
Respect each other, the equipment and property in this room and the teacher
Please don’t eat or drink in class. Water is acceptable.
No music devices during lessons, labs, quizzes, or tests.
Be on time and prepared for class.

13. Attendance Expectations
Class starts at the bell and ends at the bell. You are late if you arrive after the bell.
“Every student every day”

14. Handing in Assignments
A due date is given for every assignment.
If you cannot submit your assignment on time, please talk to me….

15. What Happens If You Hand An Assignment in Late with NO VALID REASON
NOTE: A reason is only valid if:
You have talked to me at least a DAY BEFORE the assignment is due.
You have a note from a parent or guardian explaining why it is late.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COME IN TO FINISH THE ASSIGNMENT
A deduction of marks may result for late assignments

16. A Note on Plagiarism
All assignments must be completed INDIVIDUALLY. If you work with a friend, you must each use your OWN WORDS.
Copying and pasting information from the internet or copying from books is UNACCEPTABLE.
SUMMARIZE the information into your own words.
If you choose to plagiarize, you will be required to redo the assignment or an alternative assignment. Your parents/guardian will be notified. A penalty may be assigned.

17. WHEN CAN YOU COME IN TO SEE ME??
Before school – I’m here by 7:45 am
After school
WHERE: science office, room 119, 120 after school, science clinic in the morning or at lunch
If I’m not in room 119 or 120, ask someone in the science office (room 117) if they know where I am

18. HOW TO REACH ME BY

19. Where to get Information
Check the Grade 9 Science Conference on CHATT to find information regarding your homework, upcoming tests, and marks.