YORK MEMORIAL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Department of Science
SNC1D3 – Grade 9 Enriched Science
2013-2014
Course Description:
This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth
and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment.
Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation and
measurement. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations
related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures, matter, and solubility; the study of
the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of current and static electricity.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Knowledge and Understanding
Communication
Thinking and Investigation
Application
30%
20%
15%
5%
Lab Practical
Final Exam
5%
25%
Term Evaluation 70%
Final Evaluation 30%
The evaluation of Learning Skills (responsibility, collaboration, independent work, organization, selfregulation, and initiative) will be reported as needs improvement, satisfactory, good or excellent.
Students will find that concentrating on these skills will result in a higher level of success in meeting the
course expectations.
Areas of Study:
This course is broken down into 5 units:
1. Measurement & Graphing Skills Unit (mini-unit)
- application of SI units, Vernier scales and development
of precise, accurate measuring skills
2. Chemistry (Matter)
- matter, particle theory, chemical and physical properties,
and solubility
3. Earth & Space Science (Space Exploration)
- the motions and properties of celestial objects as viewed
from Earth and in our universe
4. Physics (Electricity)
- the properties of static and current electricity and their
applications
5. Ecology (Sustainability)
- the interactions within ecosystems, population dynamics,
and nutrient cycles
Texts:
McGraw-Hill Ryerson: Science Power 9
Homework and Assignments:
1. Students are expected to complete ALL assigned work by the deadlines identified by your teacher.
If a student anticipates a problem with meeting a deadline, he/she MUST discuss the problem with
the teacher in advance.
2. If a student misses a quiz, test, presentation, or lab activity as a consequence of serious or
significant extenuating circumstances, the student/parent/guardian MUST call the school at
(416) 394-3000 ext. 20095 or email vega.lee@tdsb.on.ca to inform the teacher. Failure to properly
document the absence will result in a mark of ZERO.
3. Missed tests/assignments due to illness MUST be written upon the student’s immediate return to
school at the discretion of the teacher. Failure to do so will result in a mark of ZERO. Work
handed in late will NOT be accepted AFTER marked assignments or labs have been returned.
For every calendar day the submission is late, a 10% penalty will be applied.