Science 9 Course Outline

Science 9

Course Content

Assigned Work Page

Days based on 65 minute periods, 84 day semester

Text: Science 9 (Nelson)

You will each be assigned a numbered text that you are responsible for. If it is not returned or is damaged then YOU are responsible for the repairs or the replacement cost. They are fairly costly so please take care of your textbook!! Science 10 (Nelson) $ 75.00 replacement fee.

Description:

This course is designed to enable and encourage students to examine issues, respond critically and creatively, and make informed decisions as individuals and citizens of Canada and of an increasingly interdependent world. This course will provide a multidisciplinary approach through which students examine issues affecting their lives from personal, provincial, national, academic, pluralistic and global perspectives.

Outline

Unit One:

Chemistry: Atoms and Elements

Unit Two:

Physics: Characteristics of Electricity

Unit Three:

Astronomy: Space Exploration

Unit Four:

Weather: Global Weather, Forecasting the Weather, Extreme Weather Events

Requirements of the course:

• Come to class prepared
• Bring your text, 3-ring binder for this course only (with dividers), pen and pencil every day
• Complete daily homework assignments, attend class regularly, and be present for all assessments.

Evaluation:

Final exam - 30%; Class Mark (Quizzes, assigned work and tests)

Please note:

If you miss school, you must get the notes and assignments you have missed. It is your responsibility to catch up on missed work. Ask another classmate or me.

If you miss a TEST day, you must have an acceptable excuse or a mark of zero may be given.

Homework checks (worth marks) take place several times each week. Homework is NOT an option in this course.

Behavior Journal - all aspects of student's behavior and performance is and will be documented.

STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS

Standards:

1. Be on time.
2. Tardiness - make up time, 20 minutes for the first time, time doubles after that.
3. Only water is allowed and only at the desks, not near computer equipment.
4. Cell phones are not permitted in this class. If a student chooses to use their phone in class, they risk consequences such as noon time, loss of other privileges and the phone sent to the office.
5. Discipline will be similar to "real world" work place.
6. Abuse/Misuse of school property will not be tolerated.
7. Remain seated.
8. Raise your hand if you need help and be patient.
9. Be quiet and remain quiet.
10. Maintain your Workstation, keep it neat, push in chairs, put things away, etc. (Marks on each report)
11. Be respectful.

Expectations:

1. Students are expected to stay on task and complete all mandatory exercises, in an efficient manner.
2. Students are expected to come to class prepared with all materials for that class.
3. Students will not be allowed to be excused during class time unless an emergency arises and then students must ask permission. No one is allowed to leave without permission unless they like to make up time. (10 minutes)
4. Students who require help during class time must raise their hands. All other times they are to remain seated and stay quiet.