1. WELCOME TO GRADE 9 SCIENCE!!

2. What is Science? What do you THINK? What do you THINK? Science is the concerted human effort to understand the history of the natural world and how the natural world works, with observable physical evidence as the basis of that understanding. Science is the concerted human effort to understand the history of the natural world and how the natural world works, with observable physical evidence as the basis of that understanding. It is done through observation of natural phenomena, and/or through experimentation that tries to simulate natural processes under controlled conditions. It is done through observation of natural phenomena, and/or through experimentation that tries to simulate natural processes under controlled conditions. Make observations about the object at the front! Make observations about the object at the front!

3. Inference and Deduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b3KM2 p1nHs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b3KM2 p1nHs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b3KM2 p1nHs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b3KM2 p1nHs The Dinosaurs! The Dinosaurs! Follow the water! Follow the water! Learn your fortune! Learn your fortune!

4. Scientific Literacy “ A scientifically and technologically literate person is one who can read and understand common media reports about science and technology, critically evaluate the information presented, and confidently engage in discussions and decision- making activities regarding issues that involve science and technology.” Science Co-ordinators’ and Consultants’ Association of Ontario (SCCAO) and Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO/APSO), “Position Paper: The Nature of Science” (2006), p. 1

5. LEGO SPACEMAN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBv0 u6mPNw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBv0 u6mPNw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBv0 u6mPNw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBv0 u6mPNw&feature=related Find a headline!!! Find a headline!!!

6. Science Careers! Administrative TechnologistMarine Biologist Air-Pollution AnalystMedical Illustrator Animal Nursery Zoo KeeperMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Biology EducatorMedical Research Assistant BiochemistMedical Technologist (MT) BiologistMicrobiologist Biomedical EngineerNatural Resources Conservationist BiotechnologistOccupational Safety Specialist Blood Bank SpecialistOptometrist Assistant Cancer ResearcherPark Ranger Clinical Laboratory ScientistPharmaceutical Salesperson Conservation Program Assistant Pharmacy Technician CytotechnologistPhlebotomy Technician (PBT)

7. Science Careers! Administrative TechnologistMarine Biologist Air-Pollution AnalystMedical Illustrator Animal Nursery Zoo KeeperMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Biology EducatorMedical Research Assistant BiochemistMedical Technologist (MT) BiologistMicrobiologist Biomedical EngineerNatural Resources Conservationist BiotechnologistOccupational Safety Specialist Blood Bank SpecialistOptometrist Assistant Cancer ResearcherPark Ranger Clinical Laboratory ScientistPharmaceutical Salesperson Conservation Program Assistant Pharmacy Technician CytotechnologistPhlebotomy Technician (PBT)

9. Grade 9 Course Outline There are four units… Biology - Ecosystems Biology - Ecosystems Chemistry – Atoms and Elements Chemistry – Atoms and Elements Physics – Electricity Physics – Electricity Earth & Space Science – The Universe Earth & Space Science – The Universe

10. EXPECTATIONS RESPECT – others, yourself and the classroom. RESPECT – others, yourself and the classroom. Be on time! Be on time! Have a positive attitude! Have a positive attitude! Don’t talk when someone else is talking. Don’t talk when someone else is talking. Do not interfere with the learning of other students. Do not interfere with the learning of other students. HAND IN YOUR WORK! (duh..) HAND IN YOUR WORK! (duh..) No foul language. No foul language. HAVE FUN! SCIENCE ROCKS! HAVE FUN! SCIENCE ROCKS!

11. TIPS FOR SUCCESS! You will need to bring these things to class: A three ringed binder A three ringed binder Lined paper, blank paper and graph paper Lined paper, blank paper and graph paper Pen, pencils, coloured pencils Pen, pencils, coloured pencils A ruler A ruler A calculator A calculator Unit dividers Unit dividers A SMILE ! ! A SMILE ! !

12. MARK BREAKDOWN Knowledge 30% Knowledge 30% Thinking, Inquiry & Communication 25% Thinking, Inquiry & Communication 25% Application 15% Application 15% Culminating Task 10% Culminating Task 10% Final Exam 20% Final Exam 20%

13. STAY “IN THE LOOP” VISIT MR. B’s WEBSITE DAILY FOR: VISIT MR. B’s WEBSITE DAILY FOR:Marks, Due dates, Interactive websites and more!! ww.mrbemrose.pbworks.com Please Subscribe to Remind.com Please Subscribe to Remind.com Text @gr9sci Text @gr9sci to 204 800 5273

14. Mr. B’s Top Ten Lab Safety Rules Mr. B’s Top Ten Lab Safety Rules No HORSEPLAY or fooling around. No HORSEPLAY or fooling around. Wear goggles at all times when asked. Wear goggles at all times when asked. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand the lab instructions. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand the lab instructions. Report all accidents… Report all accidents… -Burns-Water first, Cuts-Direct pressure -Burns-Water first, Cuts-Direct pressure No contact lenses. Tie back long hair. No contact lenses. Tie back long hair. No “unauthorized” experiments. No “unauthorized” experiments. No backpacks allowed in the science lab. No backpacks allowed in the science lab. Please clean up after yourself…I’m not your butler!! Please clean up after yourself…I’m not your butler!! Use proper disposal containers. Use proper disposal containers. No eating or drinking. No eating or drinking.

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16. More Demos!! Balancing Act Balancing Act Guess the liquid! Guess the liquid!