Welcome to Grade 9
Science!
What do we do in SNC1P?
• 4 units:
Chemistry – Atoms,
Elements and Compounds
Biology – Sustainable
Ecosystems
•
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
70%
• Communication - 15%
– Oral and written work
• Application (Making Connections) - 20%
– Case studies
EVALUATION – where your
marks come from
• Final Exam
– During exam period, 1.5 hours long,
covers all units
30%
• Summative (Performance Task)
– During class time, 4 periods, hands-on,
covers all units
Exam and
Course Work:
Summative
-Knowledge/Understanding
-Thinking
-Communication
-Application
Learning Skills
• Responsibility
– “Count on me to make good choices”
• Independent Work
– “Count on me to stay focused”
• Organization
E = good marks
– “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
S = satisfactory
G = good
N = needs improvement
N
S
G
E
Classroom 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 Expectations
• 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 Assignments
• 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 An
Assignment in Late with NO
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
Plagiarism
• 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
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
EMAIL
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