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This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. Students will plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to the impact of human activity on ecosystems.

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This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. Students will plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to the impact of human activity on ecosystems.

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Rothwell-Osnabruck School

COURSE OUTLINE Course: Science, Gr. 9, Applied


Credit Value: 1 credit Date: February 2013

Upper Canada District School Board

This course was designed in accordance with the Ontario Curriculum Policy Document http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/ Teacher: C. Tinkess Program Leader: J. Grayson Principal: S. Rutters COURSE DESCRIPTION This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science to everyday situations. They are also given opportunities to develop practical skills related to scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to the impact of human activity on ecosystems; the structure and properties of elements and compounds; space exploration and the components of the universe; and static and current electricity. AREAS OF STUDY - Demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analyzing and interpreting, and Scientific Investigation communicating). Skills and Career Identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields of Exploration science under study, and identify scientists, including Canadians, who have made contributions to those fields. -

Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems and Human Activity

Analyze the impact of human activity on terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems, and assess the effectiveness of selected initiatives related to environmental sustainability. Investigate some factors related to human activity that affect terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems, and describe the consequences that these factors have for the sustainability of these ecosystems. Demonstrate an understanding of characteristics of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the interdependence within and between ecosystems, and the impact humans have on the sustainability of these ecosystems. Analyze how properties of common elements and/or simple compounds affect their use, and assess the social and environmental impact associated with their production or use. Investigate, through inquiry, physical and chemical properties of common elements and simple compounds. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of common elements and simple compounds, and general features of the organization of the periodic table. Analyze the major challenges and benefits of space exploration, and assess the contributions of Canadians to space exploration. Investigate the properties of different types of celestial objects in the solar system and the universe. Demonstrate an understanding of major astronomical phenomena and of the principal components of the solar system and the universe.

Chemistry: Exploring Matter

Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration -

Assess the major social, economic, and environmental costs and benefits of using electrical energy, distinguishing between renewable and nonrenewable sources, and propose a plan of action Physics: Electrical to reduce energy costs. Applications - Investigate, through inquiry, the properties of static and current electricity and the cost of the consumption of electrical energy. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of static and current electricity. ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND MARK BREAKDOWN The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Growing Success, 2010 The following two areas of achievement are the focus of assessment, evaluation and reporting in this course as per Ontario policy as outlined in Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010. The basis of assessment, evaluation and reporting in each category for this course is outlined below: 1. Achievement of Curriculum Expectations : Students will be provided with many opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills of the course content. Assessment will occur on a frequent basis in order to receive feedback on how to improve. Evaluations will be based on the following four categories of the achievement chart: Knowledge and Understanding, Thinking, Communication, and Application. The final grade for this course will be determined on from the following evaluations: Evaluation Task Quizzes Unit Tests Labs Presentations/Papers Final Exam 2. Demonstration of Learning Skills and Work Habits: Students will also be assessed/evaluated continually on the following learning skills and work habits: - Responsibility - Organization - Independent Work - Collaboration - Initiative - Self-regulation COURSE SCHEDULE % of Final Mark 10% 25% 20% 15% 30%

Date Feb. 4-8 11-15 19-22 25-1 March 4-8 11-15

Topic Lab Safety and Report Writing Physical & Chemical Changes and Properties Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds Periodic Table and Structure of an Atom Test Review March Break!!!

Evaluation Safety Quiz Chemistry Lab Due Chemical Formula Quiz Unit Test YAY!

18-22 25-28 April 2-5 8-12 15-19 22-26 29-3 May 6-10 13-17 21-24 27-30 June 3-7 10-14 17-19

Static Electricity Introduction Static Electricity: Applications Current Electricity: Circuit Diagrams Current Electricity: Applications Space: In The Beginning Space: The Observable Sky Space: The Solar System Space: Performance Task Ecosystems Ecosystems Sustainability Sustainability Course Review Course Review
CONTACT INFORMATION

Static Lab Due Circuit Diagram Quiz Unit Test Space Exploration Timeline Planets Quiz Colonization Project Due Ecosystems Quiz Endangered Land Poster Due Climate change presentations Exams begin on June 20th

Contact Corey Tinkess at Rothwell-Osnabruck School Phone: (613) 537-2454 Email: [email protected]

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