Welcome to Grade 9 Science!

What do we do in SNC1P?

• 4 units:

Chemistry – Atoms, Elements and Compounds

Biology – Sustainable Ecosystems

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Electricity - circuits, lightning, static, renewable resources,

non-renewable resources

Astronomy - outer space, black holes, space travel

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%

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%

Course Work:

-Knowledge/Understanding

-Thinking

-Communication

-Application

Exam and

Summative

Learning Skills• Responsibility

– “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 = goodS = satisfactory N = needs improvement

E = good marks

N SG

E

Classroom ExpectationsClassroom 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.

Attendance Attendance ExpectationsExpectations

• Class starts at the bell and ends at the bell. You are late if you arrive after the bell.

• “Every student every day”

Handing in Handing in AssignmentsAssignments

• A due date is given for every assignment.

• If you cannot submit your assignment on time, please talk to me….

What Happens If You Hand What Happens If You Hand An Assignment in Late with An Assignment in Late with

NO VALID REASONNO 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

A Note on A Note on PlagiarismPlagiarism • 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.

WHEN CAN YOU COME WHEN CAN YOU COME IN TO SEE ME??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

HOW TO REACH ME BY HOW TO REACH ME BY EMAILEMAIL

quennevilleg@hdsb.ca

Where to get Information

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

• http://www.chatt.hdsb.ca/~quennevilleg