Grade 9 Academic Science
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Homework
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Upcoming tests, quizzes and reviews
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Notes, power points, worksheets used in
class
To get there: school website
http://schools.hcdsb.org/hlyt/default.aspx
Class portal link on top bar
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Term 70%
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Knowledge:
Thinking:
Communication:
Application:
Final Evaluation: 30%
Exam
Culminating
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Quizzes (formative)
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Unit tests
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Labs/ assignments
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Project
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1. Be in uniform
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2. No electronic devices
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3. Show up on time
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4. No talking while the teacher is talking
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5. No food/ drink in class (water excepted)