Course Outline
| Course | SNC1D |
| Level of Difficulty | Academic |
| Credit Value | 1 credit |
| Textbook | Sciencepower 9 (McGraw-Hill) |
This course allows students to understand basic concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth and Space Science; to develop skills in the processes of scientific inquiry; to relate science to technology, society and the environment.
Students will learn scientific theories and conduct investigations related to cell division and reproduction; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the principles of electricity; and the universe and space exploration.
| Unit | Topic | Unit Outline |
| 1 - Biology | Reproduction | Download pdf version of biology unit outline |
| 2 - Earth and Space Science | The Study of the Universe | Download pdf version of earth and space science unit outline |
| 3 - Chemistry | Atoms and Elements | Download pdf version of chemistry unit outline |
| 4 - Physics | The Characteristics of Electricity | Download pdf version of physics unit outline |
| Title |
| Format for Biological Drawings |
| Writing a Formal Lab Report |
| Class Work * | 70 % | |
| Knowledge / Understanding | 25 % | |
| Inquiry | 25 % | |
| Communication | 10 % | |
| Application | 10 % | |
| * Class work includes: quizzes, tests, projects, assignments, labs, and lab reports | ||
| Summative Evaluation | 30 % | |
| Lab Based Skills | 10 % | |
| Written Exam | 20 % |
Student Responsibility
- It is the responsibility of the student to catch up on all missed work.
Absences
- Responsible students make every effort to attend class. They miss class only on rare occasions.
- If you know that you will be away (appointment or sports event), speak to the teacher before the absence to find out what you will miss.
- If you are away unexpectedly (e.g. illness), you should attempt to find out what you are missing while you are away. If this is not possible, you should obtain class notes and related information as soon as you get back.
- You should provide a note to your homeroom teacher explaining your absence. You must also provide a note to your classroom teacher if you miss an evaluation of any kind. This note must be signed by your parent or guardian.
Missed Evaluations
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A skipped evaluation will be given a mark of zero.
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Missed quizzes will be pro-rated, provided a note has been given to the teacher.
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Any student who misses a laboratory period must, at the discretion of the teacher, either
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do the lab at a designated time and then write a lab report, or
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obtain the results from other students, make notes on the lab and then write up the lab.
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Students who miss a test will be required to write a replacement test as soon as they return. A note or medical certificate is required to verify the absence.
Summative Evaluation
- All students are required to write a final exam in June. The exam covers the entire year’s work and will be calculated as 20% of the student’s final mark.
- A final culminating task (lab skills) will be worth 10% of the summative evaluation.
Textbook
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Your textbook costs $75.00. You are responsible for taking good care of your book. Your textbook must be covered. |