ACADEMIC EXT. FRENCH SCIENCE GRADE 9: SNC 1D1

Description of Course:

This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry; and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the environment. Students will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to: cell division and reproduction; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the universe and space exploration; and the priciples of electricity. This particular course is delivered in French with references to English terminology to facilitate transition to senior classes.

Policy Document Reference:Pg. 6 - 14, in the Ministry Document, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Science.

Textbook(s):Sciences 9, by Beauchemin Nelson

Unit Titles (With approximate time allotted per unit)

Unit 1:Biology: Reproduction (26 hours)

Unit 2:Chemistry: Atoms and Elements (26 hours)

Unit 3:Earth and Space: The Study of the Universe (26 hours)

Unit 4:Physics: The Characteristics of Electricity (26 hours)

Unit 5: Making Connections (6 hours)

Assessment and Evaluation

According to Ministry policy the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. It will be based upon the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement levels outlined in the secondary curriculum policy documents.

Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources such as assignments, demonstrations, projects, learning skills, etc.

Evaluation is the process of judging the value of the student’s work on the basis of established criteria and assigning a value to represent that quality

Learning Skills 

These skills are supportive of student learning, marks serve another purpose. A student’s ability to work with others, to attend class regularly, to be punctual, and to keep up with the work and maintain an accurate and complete notebook is very important and has an impact on how well a student performs. The report card allows these skills to be recorded for the public record. Therefore, teachers will continue to record information on these skills and assign a value to them for the report card.

Types of Assessment and Evaluation and Activities

●unit tests, quizzes

●projects, assignments

●laboratory reports, laboratory performance

●homework

●oral presentations

          Term Work Assessment   70%

          Summative Assessment  30%

Tests                                                           25%

Quizzes                                                      10%

Labs                                                           20%

Assignments                                              15%

Final Examination                                               20%

Practical Examination                                         10%

Specific Course Expectations:

Familiarity and the ability to use the French language is expected.

Students should have with them each day:

●3 ring binder containing lined, blank, and graph paper, with dividers

●Calculator

●pencil, pen, ruler, eraser, protractor

●A. N. Myer Student Agenda