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 Locally Developed Science
SNC 1L1
Course Description:
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and
Space Science, and Physics, and to apply their knowledge of science to everyday situations. They are also given
opportunities to develop practical skills related to scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct
investigations into practical problems and issues related to the impact of human activity on ecosystems; the
structure and properties of elements and compounds; space exploration and the components of the universe;
and static and current electricity. A variety of hands-on activities will assist students to acquire concepts.
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:
Exploring Matter
Physics:
Electrical Applications
Biology:
Sustainable Ecosystems & Human
Activity
Earth & Space Science:
The Study of the Universe
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70 %
20%
10%
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