1. Grade 9 Academic Science

2.  physical/chemical properties of substances  Structure of the atom  Structure of the periodic table  Symbols and formulas for common compounds  Lab evaluations: ◦ describing chemicals and reactions ◦ Conducting tests to identify common gases

3.  Ecosystems and their biotic and abiotic characteristics  Cellular respiration/ photosynthesis and their relation to the carbon cycle  The Earth’s 4 spheres and the relationship between them  Human impact to ecosystems

4.  Static electricity: lightning, sparks, electrostatic series, behaviour of static electricity  Conductors and insulators  Current electricity: making series and parallel circuits, calculations, factors of resistance  Portable power and stationary power

5.  Origin of the universe  Life and death of stars  Structure and classification of stars  Astronomical phenomena: eclipses, phases of the moon, comets, etc.  Our solar system  Humans and their involvement with space (from Galileo to modern day)

6.  Homework  Upcoming tests, quizzes and reviews  Notes, power points, worksheets used in class  To get there: school website  http://schools.hcdsb.org/hlyt/default.aspx http://schools.hcdsb.org/hlyt/default.aspx  Class portal link on top bar

7.  Term 70% ◦ Knowledge: ◦ Thinking: ◦ Communication: ◦ Application: Final Evaluation: 30% Exam Culminating

8.  Quizzes (formative)  Unit tests  Labs/ assignments  Project

9.  1. Be in uniform  2. No electronic devices  3. Show up on time  4. No talking while the teacher is talking  5. No food/ drink in class (water excepted)