St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the
Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Science
Grade 9 Academic Science
SNC 1D1
Course Description:
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and
space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the
course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an
understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic
and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its
properties and components; and the principles of electricity.
This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by examining, evaluating
and applying knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological)
for the development of a just and compassionate society.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Introduction to Scientific Inquiry:
Scientific Skills & Career Exploration
Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel
values (CGE2a)
Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively (CGE2b)
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity
to (CGE2c)
Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time
and resource management skills (CGE4f)
Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good
(CGE3b)
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems (CGE3c)
Works effectively as an interdependent team member (CGE5a)
Contributes to the common good (CGE7j)
Respects the environment and uses resources wisely (CGE7i)
Integrates faith with life (CGE1i)
Chemistry:
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Physics:
The Characteristics of Electricity
Biology:
Sustainable Ecosystems
Earth & Space Science:
The Study of the Universe
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
35%
25%
15%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating Task
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70 %
10%
20%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf