Science 9
Course Syllabus
Mr. T. Williams - room 216 tyler.williams@rbe.sk.ca
Mr. G Taylor - room 217 gregory.taylor@rbe.sk.ca
Mr. M. Bonin – room 107 mathew.bonin@rbe.sk.ca
Course Description: The goal of grade 9 science is for students to continue to develop scientific curiosity
and scientific literacy. Students are explorers, developing analytical thinking skills, and problem solving
skills. They are encouraged to continue to ask the question WHY?
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Reproduction: processes used by organisms to reproduce
Exploring Our Universe: our solar system and the universe beyond
Characteristics of Electricity: Static and Current electricity, circuits, electromagnet phenomena.
Atoms and Elements: properties and structure of atoms and elements
Science 9 Evaluation and Assessment
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Reproduction Outcomes
Exploring Our Universe Outcomes
Atoms and Elements Outcomes
Characteristics of Electricity Outcomes
Final Assessment
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Expectations:
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Be present. Be on time. School starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. and in the afternoon at
1:10p.m.
 If you miss a day, or will be late for any reason, you and/or your family need to inform
the Office by calling 523-3550.
 Your SWAP teachers will be contacting home on a weekly basis for those who need
encouragement regarding their attendance and punctuality.
 Students planning on missing extended periods of time must fill out an Application for
Exemption form from the Office.
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Be prepared.
 Make certain you have an Google Apps school account. Many of your teachers will
expect that you are able to complete work using Google.
 If you have technology at home available to you, please bring it and use it each
day. Remember you, and only you, are responsible for your technology.
 Bring all writing materials with you each day (binder, paper, calculator, writing
utensils, highlighters, pencil crayons)
 Phone calculators will be allowed at the teacher’s discretion, however, not ever for
exams. Please buy and use a scientific calculator.
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Assignments must be completed and handed in at the specified due date.
 It is the sole responsibility of students to be aware of and to submit assignments on
time.
 Students who are absent on the day an assignment is given, are expected to check
with a colleague to obtain the course work. The assignment(s) will be due the day
after returning to class.
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Exams are to be written at the date and time designated.
 Exams will be set with a minimum of one calendar week notice
 If students are not able to write at the date and time designated, they may choose:
o To not write the exam and a mark of 0 will be entered
o To write on an alternate date as arranged by the teacher.
 Students needing to write Final Exams on an alternate date must fill out an
Application for Exemption Form at the Office.
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Technology (cell phones, SmartPhones and iPods) etiquette will be followed at all times.
 Respect the expectations of each classroom teacher.
 Use your technology for organizational purposes (enter due dates, reminders, to do
lists)
 Use your technology for educational purposes (calculator, periodic table app,
measurement conversions, internet research)
 Use your technology to obtain and submit assignments using your school iGo account
 If there is a non-educational reason to use your phone, check with the teacher. Be
sure to follow proper cell phone etiquette at all times (i.e. excuse yourself from class;
be brief).
 Confiscated cell phones will be held in the office and returned at the discretion of
the administration.
Course work and additional information is available at:
http://sheldon.rbe.sk.ca/gtaylor_science9