Science 9 – Mr. R. Christoffel
Course Introduction
Mark Breakdown
Following is a mark breakdown for this course. It is highly dependent on daily work and assignments and for that
reason, assignments have been given a heavy weighting. Marks will be posted at the back of the room on a regular
basis.
Mark Distribution for Science 9
Category
Labs and Assignments
Quizzes and Exams
Student Self-evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Final Exam
Percentage
40%
30%
5%
5%
20%
Evaluation Details
• Assignments will be given occasionally which will then be handed in.
• Also, homework will be checked occasionally and marks will be given if it is felt that an effort has
been put in on the assignment.
• Tests will be given at the ends of chapters in the book and/or units of work.
• The final exam will be a comprehensive final including all units.
• All tests may contain multiple choice questions that will test your recall of facts but also a deeper
understanding of the material taken. Also, essay questions will be given that will test your
understanding and ability to apply your knowledge.
• An attitude mark will be assigned which will be a combination of attendance, participation, punctuality
and text book care. Students will be asked to give a self-assessment and this will be matched by the
teacher's own assessment.
Student Self-Evaluation & Teacher Evaluation
• At the end of the terms, students will be given the opportunity to perform a self-evaluation and the
teacher will also do an evaluation. These evaluations will be done using an Attitude an Participation
Rubric. This rubric includes categories such as Attendance, Effort, Contribution, Attentiveness, and
Attitude. The rubric will total 25 marks and if the student’s evaluation differs from the teacher’s, a
discussion will take place in order to reach consensus.
Text Books
• Fill in your name in the text and on the sheet. On the sheet add the text's number and initial the space
provided. Always bring your text to class.
Attendance.
• All absences must be reported with either a phone call to the office or a note.
• After 3 absences parents will be notified.
• Any missed work should be made up immediately and missed tests the day after you return or sooner if
possible.
• As you will notice, assignments must be completed if you hope to get any credit for the work.
• If you are not in the room when class begins, then you will be considered late. After 3 lates the teacher
will begin to take action. Too many lates during a semester will lead to further, more severe actions on
the part of the teacher and the office. Any homework checks missed when the student is late will be
recorded as zeros.
Extra Help
• Students are encouraged to see the teacher for extra help. If other responsibilities permit, the teacher
can be available for extra help sessions. You are encouraged to get help before the problem becomes
more serious. However, if it is deemed that you are wasting time in class and then coming to the
teacher after class for help, no extra help will be given.
Science 9 – Mr. R. Christoffel
Course Introduction
Unit 1: Measurement, Significant Figures, Lab Safety and
the Metric System
Measurement
Metric System
Significant Figures
Lab Safety and WHIMIS
Unit 4: Physcal Science—Atoms and Elements
Chapter 5 – Properties and Changes
5.1 Exploring the Nature of Matter
5.2 Mixtures
5.3 Compounds and Elements
5.4 Atomic Theory: Explaing Chemical Facts and Laws
Unit 2: Physical Science—Characteristics of Electricity
Chapter 9 – Static Electricity
9.1 Static Electricity All Around Us
9.2 Making Sense of Electricity
9.3 Explaining Static Electricity
9.4 Controlling Static Electricity
Chapter 6 – Meet the Elements and Changes
6.1 Symbols for the Elements
6.2 Elements on Planet Earth
6.3 The Science and Technology of Metallic Elements
6.4 Families
Chapter 10 – Electricity on the Move
10.1 Pushing Charges Around
10.2 Energized and De-energized Charges
10.3 Resisting the Movement of Charge
10.4 Powerful Charges
Chapter 11 – Practical Electricity
11.1 Practical Circuits
11.2 Comparing Circuits
11.3 Electrical Energy in the Home
Chapter 12 – Electicity and the Environment
12.1 Portable Power
12.2 Practical Cells and Batteries
12.3 Stationary Power
12.4 Electrical Energy and the Environment
12.5 Alternative Sources of Energy
Unit 3: Earth and Space Science—Exploring our Universe
Chapters 13 – The Changing View From the Earth
13.1 What our Ancestors Saw
13.2 The Celestial Movie
13.3 Modeling Celestial Motion
13.4 Surveying the Solar System
Chapters 14 – The Changing View From the Earth
14.1 The Properties of Stars
14.2 The Evolution of Stars
14.3 The Formation of Stars
Chapters 15 – The Changing View From the Earth
15.1 Measuring Distances in the Cosmos
15.2 The Discovery of Galaxies
15.3 The Expanding Universe
15.4 The Formation of the Universe
Chapters 16 – The Changing View From the Earth
16.1 The Effect pf Celestial Bodies on Earth
16.2 The Use of Space
16.3 Issues in Space Exploration
16.4 Careers Involving Space Exploration
Chapter 7 – Models of Atomic Structure
7.1 Probing the Atom
7.2 The Bohr-Rutherford Model
7.3 A New Basis for the Periodic Table
Chapter 8 – Chemical Bonding
8.1 Explaining Chemical Families
8.2 Ionic Compounds
8.3 Molecular Compounds
8.4 Chemicals in Your Life
Unit 5: Life Science—Reproduction and Human
Development
Chapter 1 – The Cell Cycle and Asexual Reproduction
1.1 The Cell: Understanding the Basic Unit of Life
1.2 Understanding the Cell Cycle
1.3 The Cell Cycle in Your Body
1.4 Asexual Reproduction in Bacteria, Protists, Fungi, and
Animals
1.5 Asexual Reproduction in Plants
Chapter 2 – The Cell Cycle and Asexual Reproduction
2.1 Understanding the Basis of Sexual Reproduction
2.2 Sexual Reproduction in Animals
2.3 Sexual Reproduction in Plants
2.4 The Value of Variation
Chapter 3 – The Cell Cycle and Asexual Reproduction
3.1 Reproductive Systems
3.2 Pregnancy
3.3 Differentiation and Birth
Chapter 4 – DNA and Reproductive Technologies
4.1 Biotechnology
4.2 The Importance of DNA
4.3 Biotechnology and the Human Body
4.4 Biotechnology in Agriculture
4.5 Biotechnology in the Environment