WELCOME TO GRADE 9 SCIENCE!!
What is Science?
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What do you THINK?
Science is the concerted human effort to
understand the history of the natural world and
how the natural world works, with observable
physical evidence as the basis of that
understanding.
It is done through observation of natural
phenomena, and/or through experimentation
that tries to simulate natural processes under
controlled conditions.
Make observations about the object at the front!
Inference and Deduction
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b3KM2
p1nHs
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The Dinosaurs!
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Follow the water!
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Learn your fortune!
Scientific Literacy
“A scientifically and technologically literate person is
one who can read and understand common media
reports about science and technology, critically
evaluate the information presented, and
confidently engage in discussions and decisionmaking activities regarding issues that involve
science and technology.”
Science Co-ordinators’ and Consultants’ Association
of Ontario (SCCAO) and Science Teachers’
Association of Ontario (STAO/APSO),
“Position Paper: The Nature of Science” (2006), p.
LEGO SPACEMAN
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBv0
u6mPNw&feature=related
Find a headline!!!
Science Careers!
Administrative Technologist
Air-Pollution Analyst
Animal Nursery Zoo Keeper
Biology Educator
Biochemist
Biologist
Biomedical Engineer
Biotechnologist
Blood Bank Specialist
Cancer Researcher
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Conservation Program
Assistant
Cytotechnologist
Marine Biologist
Medical Illustrator
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Research Assistant
Medical Technologist (MT)
Microbiologist
Natural Resources Conservationist
Occupational Safety Specialist
Optometrist Assistant
Park Ranger
Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
Science Careers!
Administrative Technologist
Air-Pollution Analyst
Animal Nursery Zoo Keeper
Biology Educator
Biochemist
Biologist
Biomedical Engineer
Biotechnologist
Blood Bank Specialist
Cancer Researcher
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Conservation Program
Assistant
Cytotechnologist
Marine Biologist
Medical Illustrator
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Research Assistant
Medical Technologist (MT)
Microbiologist
Natural Resources Conservationist
Occupational Safety Specialist
Optometrist Assistant
Park Ranger
Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
Grade 9 Course Outline
There are four units…
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Biology - Ecosystems
Chemistry – Atoms and
Elements
Physics – Electricity
Earth & Space Science
– The Universe
EXPECTATIONS
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RESPECT – others, yourself and the classroom.
Be on time!
Have a positive attitude!
Don’t talk when someone else is talking.
Do not interfere with the learning of other
students.
HAND IN YOUR WORK! (duh..)
No foul language.
HAVE FUN! SCIENCE ROCKS!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS!
You will need to bring these things to class:
 A three ringed binder
 Lined paper, blank paper and graph paper
 Pen, pencils, coloured pencils
 A ruler
 A calculator
 Unit dividers
 A SMILE !!
MARK BREAKDOWN
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Knowledge
30%
Thinking, Inquiry &
Communication
25%
Application
15%
Culminating Task
10%
Final Exam
20%
STAY “IN THE LOOP”
VISIT MR. B’s WEBSITE
DAILY FOR:
Marks,
Due dates,
Interactive websites
and more!!
ww.mrbemrose.pbworks.com
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Please Subscribe to Remind.com
Text @gr9sci
to 204 800 5273
Mr. B’s Top Ten Lab Safety Rules
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No HORSEPLAY or fooling around.
Wear goggles at all times when
asked.
Ask for clarification if you don’t
understand the lab instructions.
Report all accidents…
-Burns-Water first, Cuts-Direct
pressure
No contact lenses. Tie back long
hair.
No “unauthorized” experiments.
No backpacks allowed in the
science lab.
Please clean up after yourself…I’m
not your butler!!
Use proper disposal containers.
No eating or drinking.
AND REMEMBER…
More Demos!!
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Balancing Act
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Guess the liquid!