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Sciences
901 | 902 | 903
Course Description
This course will follow the Atlantic Provinces’ science curriculum which is guided by the vision that all students, regardless of gender or cultural background, will have an opportunity to develop scientific literacy. Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of the science related attitudes, skills, and knowledge that students need to develop inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, to become lifelong learners, and to maintain a sense of wonder about the world around them. Here are the four categories of General Curriculum Outcomes (as specified by the Nova Scotia Department of Education):
STSE (Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment)
GCO 1: Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology, of the relationships between science and technology, and of the social and environmental contexts of science and technology.
Skills
GCO 2: Students will develop the skills required for scientific and technological inquiry, for solving problems, for communicating scientific ideas and results, for working collaboratively, and for making informed decisions.
Knowledge
GCO 3: Students will construct knowledge and understandings of concepts in life science, physical science, and Earth and space science, and apply these understandings to interpret, integrate, and extend their knowledge.
Attitudes
GCO 4: Students will be encouraged to develop attitudes that support the responsible acquisition and application of scientific and technological knowledge to the mutual benefit of self, society, and the environment.
Summary of Units and Themes
Unit 1: Reproduction (la reproduction)
Unit 2: Atoms and Elements (les atomes et les éléments)
Unit 3: Characteristics of Electricity (les caractéristiques de l’électricité)
Unit 4: Exploration of the Universe (l’exploration spatiale)
Expectations and Evaluation
Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and are encouraged to be involved and active learners in and out of the classroom. Students will be evaluated with regard to their capabilities to achieve the specific curriculum outcomes for the grade 9 level. Progress will be assessed and evaluated in the following ways: Quizzes, Class work, Assignments, Tests, Projects, Presentations, and Self Evaluation.
When and if homework is given, it is done so under the Provincial Homework Guideline to enhance student learning. Homework has three purposes: to prepare students for future learning, to practice new knowledge or new skills and to enrich students’ understanding of a topic. To learn more please visit the following link: https://www.ednet.ns.ca/files/policy-documents/homework_policy.pdf
Outcomes
For information on all major projects, assignments and their due dates, along with class announcements, all will be communicated through Google Classroom in Google Apps for Education. Please use your son or daughter’s login to access. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Note: this plan is subject to change according to students’ academic needs.
This course will follow the Atlantic Provinces’ science curriculum which is guided by the vision that all students, regardless of gender or cultural background, will have an opportunity to develop scientific literacy. Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of the science related attitudes, skills, and knowledge that students need to develop inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, to become lifelong learners, and to maintain a sense of wonder about the world around them. Here are the four categories of General Curriculum Outcomes (as specified by the Nova Scotia Department of Education):
STSE (Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment)
GCO 1: Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology, of the relationships between science and technology, and of the social and environmental contexts of science and technology.
Skills
GCO 2: Students will develop the skills required for scientific and technological inquiry, for solving problems, for communicating scientific ideas and results, for working collaboratively, and for making informed decisions.
Knowledge
GCO 3: Students will construct knowledge and understandings of concepts in life science, physical science, and Earth and space science, and apply these understandings to interpret, integrate, and extend their knowledge.
Attitudes
GCO 4: Students will be encouraged to develop attitudes that support the responsible acquisition and application of scientific and technological knowledge to the mutual benefit of self, society, and the environment.
Summary of Units and Themes
Unit 1: Reproduction (la reproduction)
Unit 2: Atoms and Elements (les atomes et les éléments)
Unit 3: Characteristics of Electricity (les caractéristiques de l’électricité)
Unit 4: Exploration of the Universe (l’exploration spatiale)
Expectations and Evaluation
Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and are encouraged to be involved and active learners in and out of the classroom. Students will be evaluated with regard to their capabilities to achieve the specific curriculum outcomes for the grade 9 level. Progress will be assessed and evaluated in the following ways: Quizzes, Class work, Assignments, Tests, Projects, Presentations, and Self Evaluation.
When and if homework is given, it is done so under the Provincial Homework Guideline to enhance student learning. Homework has three purposes: to prepare students for future learning, to practice new knowledge or new skills and to enrich students’ understanding of a topic. To learn more please visit the following link: https://www.ednet.ns.ca/files/policy-documents/homework_policy.pdf
Outcomes
For information on all major projects, assignments and their due dates, along with class announcements, all will be communicated through Google Classroom in Google Apps for Education. Please use your son or daughter’s login to access. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Note: this plan is subject to change according to students’ academic needs.