SNC 1DGrade 9 Academic Science

physical/chemical properties of substances Structure of the atom Structure of the periodic table Symbols and formulas for common

compounds Lab evaluations:

◦ describing chemicals and reactions◦ Conducting tests to identify common gases

Unit #1:Chemistry

Ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic characteristics

Cellular respiration/ photosynthesis and their relation to the carbon cycle

The Earth’s 4 spheres and the relationship between them

Human impact to ecosystems

Unit #2 Biology

Static electricity: lightning, sparks, electrostatic series, behaviour of static electricity

Conductors and insulators Current electricity: making series and

parallel circuits, calculations, factors of resistance

Portable power and stationary power

Unit # 3: Physics

Origin of the universe Life and death of stars Structure and classification of stars Astronomical phenomena: eclipses, phases

of the moon, comets, etc. Our solar system Humans and their involvement with space

(from Galileo to modern day)

Unit #4: Space

Homework

Upcoming tests, quizzes and reviews

Notes, power points, worksheets used in class

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Class Portal

Term 70%◦ Knowledge:◦ Thinking:◦ Communication:◦ Application:

Final Evaluation: 30%ExamCulminating

Course Weighting:

Quizzes (formative)

Unit tests

Labs/ assignments

Project

Evaluations

1. Be in uniform

2. No electronic devices

3. Show up on time

4. No talking while the teacher is talking

5. No food/ drink in class (water excepted)

The Big 5: class expectations