SNC1D - Grade 9 Academic Science

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Course Rationale:

This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic 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. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.

Prerequisite: None

Course Outline: SNC1D Outline.pdf  

Link to Textbook Companion Site: http://www.nelson.com/school/secondary/science/scienceperspectives/9/weblinks/esource-stu.html 

Welcome PowerPoint:  Welcome to SNC1D.pdf (class rules, expectations, etc)

How to Ace a Science Test: Steps To Ace a Science Test.pdf

How to Write a Formal Lab Report: How to Write a Formal Lab Report.pdf

APA Reference Guide: APA Referencing.pdf

How to Answer Questions: How to Answer Questions Using Full Sentences.pdf

 

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Chemistry - Atoms, Elements & Compounds

 

Big Ideas:

1. Elements and compounds have specific physical and chemical properties that determine their practical uses.
2. The use of elements and compounds has both positive and negative effects on society and the environment.

 

Unit Outline: Chemistry Unit Outline Sept Oct 2018.pdf

 

Google Class Code: posted in on our homework board.

 

Unit Project: All info is posted in Google Classroom 

Google Classroom Code is: posted in on our homework board.

 

 

Some Helpful Tools for Importance of Element Unit Project:

http://www.chemicool.com/

https://www.webelements.com/

http://school.eb.com (This is Encyclopedia Britannica - you need the login info from the library)

How to Answer Questions Using Full Sentences.pdf 

 

Unit Notes/Handouts:

Chapter 5:

5.1 From Particles to Solutions.pdf

5.2 & 5.6 Physical Properties of Matter.pdf  (Density Worksheet.pdf )

5.3 Chemical Properties.pdf 

Looking at chemical and physical properties.pdf  

Chapter 5 Review from Textbook: Chapter 5 Review.pdf

 

Chapter 6:

6.1 A Table of the Elements.pdf

 6.4 Patterns in the PT.pdf  (Periodic Table Colouring Worksheet.pdf )

6.6 Theories of the Atom.pdf

6.7 Explaining the Periodic Table.pdf  (6.7 Drawing BR worksheet.pdf  & Standard Notation WS.pdf ) 

Bohr-Rutherford Video Review:

Neutral: http://youtu.be/TFni1fCPES8

Ions: http://youtu.be/ZJxqok4brb4

 

Chapter 7:

7.1Putting Atoms together.pdf  (Counting Atoms (7.1).pdf )

Counting Atoms Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8YLFXhxYFA

How Atoms Combine Ionic.pdf  (Ionic Compounds Worksheet.pdf )

Ionic Video Review: https://youtu.be/2VRz7t8bB1Q

How Atoms Combine Covalent.pdf  (Making Molecular Models.pdf )

Covalent Video Review: http://youtu.be/zGtwkLr4ayQ

Naming Rules Summary & worksheets.pdf 

Extra naming practice.pdf  / Elements and Bonding Worksheet.pdf  

 

Test Review: 

Chem Test Prep.pdf

SNC1D chem review.pdf

SNC1D Chemistry Unit Test Review.pdf  

Remember:

You will be making study notes for your CAT at the end of the course.  You can start making those now (just don't lose them!):

• minimum of 10 flash cards (great for key terms) - don't forget: the word goes on one side of the card and the definition goes on the back so that you can quiz yourself!
• minimum of 2 pages of study notes (include examples of density, BR diagrams, naming, etc.)
• minimum 1 Venn Diagram (great for comparing and contrasting two terms - you could compare physical & chemical changes)

 

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Earth and Space Science - The Study of the Universe 

 

Big Ideas:

1. Different types of celestial objects in the solar system and universe have distinct properties that can be investigated and quantified.
2. People use observational evidence of the properties of the solar system and the universe to develop theories to explain their formation and evolution. 
3. Space exploration has generated valuable knowledge but at enormous cost.

 

 

Unit Outline: Unit Plan Sem Oct & Nov 2018.pdf

 

Unit Project Information:  

Project to be submitted via Google Classroom.

(APA Referencing: APA Referencing.pdf)

 

Some websites that may be helpful:

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/space/spacetourism.html

http://www.spaceadventures.com/

http://www.spacefuture.com/tourism/tourism.shtml

http://www.spacetourismsociety.org

http://science.howstuffworks.com/space-tourism.htm

http://www.space-tourism.ws/

http://www.planetspace.org/lo/silver_dart.htm

http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/articles/fly-me-to-the-moon

http://en.rian.ru/world/20100330/158363953.html

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/index.cfm?type=Current

 

 

Unit Notes/Handouts: 

Chapter 8:

Touring the Night Sky.pdf  

The Sun & Solar System Own Notes.pdf

8.5 Motions of Earth, The Moon and Planets.pdf

8.6 Patterns in the Night Sky.pdf

8.7 Star Map.pdf

SP9_BLM_8_7_1.pdf  (constellation confusion reference chart.pdf /Constellation Confusion worksheet.pdf )

8.11 Satellites.pdf

 

http://news.discovery.com/

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm

 

 

Chapter 9:

9.1 Measuring Distances Beyond the Solar System.pdf

9.1 Worksheet Working with Scientific Notation.pdf (Scientific notation worksheet answers.pdf)

Extra Practice with Sci Not & conversions.pdf

9.2 and 9.4 All about Stars.pdf (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9CQDlQI0A)

9.5 Hertzsprung-Russell Diagrams & the Solar Nebula Theory.pdf

9.6 Other Components of the Universe.pdf

9.7 The Origin and Evolution of the Universe.pdf  

 

 

Chapter 10: 

10.1 Space Exploration.pdf

10.2 Challenges of Space Travel.pdf

10.3 Space Technology Spin Offs.pdf

10.5 The Future of Space Travel.pdf

 

Test Review: Space Test Review(1).pdf  

Remember:

You will be making study notes for your CAT at the end of the course.  You can start making those now (just don't lose them!):

• minimum of 10 flash cards (great for key terms) - don't forget: the word goes on one side and the definition goes on the backside so that you can quiz yourself!
• minimum of 2 pages of study notes (include examples of km-ly & km-AU calculations.)
• minimum 1 Venn Diagram (great for comparing and contrasting two terms - you could use it to compare planets with dwarf planets, moons & planets, meteoroid & asteroid)

 

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Physics - The Characteristics of Electricity

 

Big Ideas:

1. Electricity is a form of energy produced from a variety of non-renewable and renewable sources.
2. The production and consumption of electrical energy has social, economic, and environmental implications.
3. Static and current electricity have distinct properties that determine how they are used.

 

Unit Outline: 

Unit Project:  (APA Referencing: APA Referencing.pdf)

Unit Notes/Handouts: 

 

Chaper 11:  

11.1 What is Static Electricity.pdf 

Charging by Friction, Conduction & Induction (3 days of notes).pdf

 

Chapter 12: 

Current Electricity (12.1-12.pdf 

Generating Electrical Energy (12.4 & 12.pdf 

12.7 Consumption Power and Energy.pdf

 

Chapter 13:

13.1 Circuits & Circuit Diagrams.pdf 

Quantities in Electricity (13.3., 13.5, 13.pdf

13.9 Calculations Involving Electricity.pdf

13.10 How Series and Parallel Circuits Differ.pdf

Solving Series and Parallel Circuits worksheet.pdf

 

Test Review:

Test Review.pdf

Remember:

You will be making study notes for your CAT at the end of the course.  You can start making those now (just don't lose them!):

• minimum of 10 flash cards (great for key terms) - don't forget: the word goes on one side and the definition goes on the backside so that you can quiz yourself!
• minimum of 2 pages of study notes (include examples of Ohm's Law calculations, circuit diagrams, etc.)
• minimum 1 Venn Diagram (great for comparing and contrasting two terms - you could use it to compare static & current electricity, series & parallel circuits)

 

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Biology - Sustainable Ecosystems

 

 Big Ideas: 

1. Ecosystems are dynamic and have the ability to respond to change, within limits, while maintaining their ecological balance.

2. People have the responsibility to regulate their impact on the sustainability of ecosystems in order to preserve them for future generations.

 

Unit Outline:  

Unit Project: 

Helpful Websites:

http://www.rom.on.ca/ontario/risk.php - Ontario at Risk Species

http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/ - Ontario Invasive Species 

 

Unit Notes/Handouts:

 

Chapter 2:

 2.1 Life on Planet Earth.pptx

2.2 Introducing Ecosystems.pptx

2.3 and 2.4 Energy in Ecosystems.pptx

2.6 Cycling of Matter.pptx

2.7 Biotic and Abiotic Influences on Ecosystems.pptx

2.8 and 2.9 Biomes.pptx  

 

Chapter 3:

 3.1 Services from Natural Ecosystems.pdf

3.2 Equilibrium and Change.pdf

3.3-3.5 Biodiversity.pdf

 

Chapter 4:

 4.2 Managing the Soil.pptx

Pests & Pesticides.pptx

 

Test Review:

- Pg. 158-163 #1-25, 29-39, 42, 43, 47, 49-54, 58, 69, 72

 

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CAT & Exam Information

 

Practical/Lab Exam (5% of final mark): In class January TBD, 2019 (failure to attend class this day will result in a mark of 0 unless a doctor's note is presented)  

Final Exam Day (20% of final mark): Wednesday January 30, 2019

Review CAT (5% of final mark): due on Exam Day 

Exam Protocol: See Page 11 in the student agenda.

Exam Prep Tips: Microsoft PowerPoint - Preparing for Success on Exams.pdf