SNC1W Course Outline Teacher: Mr. Code Timiskaming District Secondary School Semester: 1 Block: 3 Room: 210 th Duration: August 30 – January 26th COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens. Grade: 9 Course Type: Destreamed Ministry Code: SNC1W Credit Value: 1 Ministry Curriculum Guideline: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/secondaryscience/courses/snc1w CURRICULUM STRANDS AND OVERALL EXPECTATIONS (OEs) FOR EACH STRAND (Unit) OF STUDY: Strand A A1. STEM Investigation Skills Stem Investigation Skills apply scientific processes and an engineering design process in their investigations to develop a conceptual understanding of the science they are learning, and apply coding skills to model scientific concepts and relationships A2. Applications, Careers, and Connections analyse how scientific concepts and processes can be applied in practical ways to address real-world issues and in various careers, and describe contributions to science from people with diverse lived experiences Strand B B1. Relating Science to Our Changing World Biology assess impacts of climate change on ecosystem sustainability and on various communities, and describe ways to mitigate these impacts Sustainable ecosystems and climate change B2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic and interconnected nature of ecosystems, including how matter cycles and energy flows through ecosystems Strand C C1. Relating Science to Our Changing World Chemistry assess social, environmental, and economic impacts of the use of elements, compounds, and associated technologies The nature of matter C2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts demonstrate an understanding of the nature of matter, including the structure of the atom, physical and chemical properties of common elements and compounds, and the organization of elements in the periodic table Strand D D1. Relating Science to Our Changing World Physics assess social, environmental, and economic impacts of electrical energy production and consumption, and describe ways to achieve sustainable practices Principles and Application of electricity D2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts demonstrate an understanding of the nature of electric charges, including properties of static and current electricity Strand E E1. Relating Science to Our Changing World Earth and Space Science evaluate social, environmental, and economic impacts of space exploration and of technological innovations derived from space exploration Space exploration E2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts demonstrate an understanding of the components, characteristics, and associated phenomena of the solar system and the universe, and the importance of the Sun to processes on Earth DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE* CLASSROOM/TERM WORK 70% - Quizzes Labs Test Projects Final Evaluation 30 % (Split between the exam and culminating project) Students may experience a combination of evaluation methods towards the end of the course and/or unit(s). Teachers will take various considerations into account before making a decision about the grade to enter on the report card. Determining a report card grade will involve a teacher’s professional judgment and interpretation of the evidence, and should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement, with special consideration given to the most recent evidence. CATEGORIES OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Teachers will ensure that student work is assessed and/or evaluated in a balanced manner with respect to four categories: Knowledge and Understanding, Thinking and Investigation, Communication, Making Connections/Application DEMONSTRATED LEARNING SKILLS: The provincial report card provides a record of the learning skills demonstrated by the student in six categories: Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, and Self-Regulation. These learning skills will be evaluated using a four-point scale (E—Excellent, G—Good, S—Satisfactory, N— Needs Improvement).
