Science 9 Outline: 2015-2016
Teacher: Mr. Sofan
Email: willie.sofan@srsb.ca
Textbook: SciencePower 9
Life Science: Reproduction
• The Cell and Asexual Reproduction
• Cell Cycle
• Mitosis/Meiosis
• Sexual reproduction in plants and animals
• Reproductive systems, Pregnancy, Differentiation and Birth
Chemical Science: Atoms and Elements
• Nature of matter
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Mixtures, Compounds, Elements
Symbols for elements
Families of elements
Ionic and Molecular compounds
Physical Science: Electricity
• Static Electricity – explaining and controlling
• Movement of charges, resisting movement of charge
• Practical circuits and home electrical energy
• Alternative energy sources
Earth and Space Science: The Universe
• The solar system
• Properties, evolution, formation of stars
• Measuring distance in the Cosmos
• Formation of the universe
Evaluation:
20% Tests
40% Quizzes, Assignments
20% Labs & Projects
25% Final Exam (January and June)
**Percentages are subject to change.
Student Responsibilities:
1.
Attendance in all classes is mandatory due to the large amount of work that needs
to be covered in a shorter period of time. When you miss class it is your responsibility to
get the material missed.
2.
Lateness may also lead to academic hardships. Students are asked to be on time
for class. Those showing up late should make minimal disruption when entering.
3.
Students should take ownership in ensuring they complete any evaluation they
missed through absenteeism. This should be done at first opportunity during the provided
afterschool test make-up dates every Monday and Thursday.
4.
All assignments passed in for evaluation are expected to follow guidelines outlined
in class.
5.
All assignments are expected at the beginning of the period for which they are
assigned. Anything passed in after this point will be considered late.
6.
Students must be punctual about meeting specific due dates. Curriculum outcomes
may not be met if assignments are late or not passed in.
7.
The turn over rate for assignments is usually one week, depending on the type of
assignment. Once assignments that were in on time are returned no other assignments will
be accepted.
8.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any students found plagiarizing will receive zero, a
phone call home, and a referral to the office. This is a serious offence!
Extra help is available at scheduled times and upon request.