SNC1W-Gr.9 Science

Welcome !

I am so excited to welcome you to high school science. As scientists we will explore many concepts and phenomena together!

3 Main Goals

2023

The three main goals of the Grade 9 science course are for students:

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1. to develop the skills and make the connections needed for scientific investigation
2. to relate science to our changing world, including technology, society, the economy, and the environment
3. to investigate and understand scientific concepts

Safety

Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will be doing many laboratory activities which require the use of hazardous chemicals, electricity and biological samples. Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority for students, teachers, and parents.

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519-634-5441 Ext. 8888

andrew_hann@wrdsb.ca

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Mr. Andrew Hann

Room 208

Online: Google Classroom

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Earth & Space Science - Space Exploration

Fundamental Concepts and Big Ideas

Assessment

Science is about making sense of the world through the gathering of data. Similarly assessment in this course will be about gathering data. You will be given frequent feedback on your progress and participate in the evaluation process by giving input on your achievement. In order to do this you must be reflective about your growth as a scientist..

Your midterm and final marks will be determined based on evidence from your collected products, observations, conversations, tasks, labs, collaborative work, and portfolio.

Biology - Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change

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Chemistry - The Nature of Matter

Strand A - Foundational progression of STEM skills

Physics - Characteristics and Applications of Electricity

Science Skills

4 foundational skills:

1. Initiating and Planning
2. Performing and Recording
3. Analysing and Interpreting
4. Communicating

Scientific and Engineering Design Processes:

• Scientific Research Process
• Scientific Experimentation Process
• Engineering Design Process

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Plagiarism, including theft and misrepresentation of original work, cheating, and false representation of identity, will result in appropriate consequences. The teacher will inform administration and meet with the student to determine the nature and extent of the incident, the student’s understandings of the situation and intent.

Send Back Sheet

The WRDSB has asked teachers to make sure that students and parents/guardians are aware that third party applications used in the classroom may record private information, including logins with WRDSB Google Accounts.

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Third party applications commonly used in this course include the following:

• Google Apps for Education (Classroom, Slides, Documents, Drawings, YouTube, Chat, etc.)
• Interactive and science sites (Gizmos, Phet, Desmos, etc.)

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3rd party apps

Safety contract

- Follow all instructions given by the teacher

- Protect their eyes, face, hands and body with appropriate PPE when involved in science experiments

- Carry out good housekeeping practices (keep a tidy lab bench) and clean up after labs

- Know the location of the first aid kit, eye wash station, fire blanket and fire extinguisher

- Conduct themselves in a responsible manner at all times (no running or horseplay in the lab area)

- Not bring any food, gum or drinks into the science room

(water bottles are permitted in the classroom area only)

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Please check each section that you have reviewed and agreed to below. Please also include your signature

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