Sci 9 Course Outline

Lethbridge Collegiate Institute:
Science 9 Course Outline

Taylor Dunning-Horvath |taylor.dunninghorvath.ps@lethsd.ab.ca|Room C312
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that together we live, work, play and
learn on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which
includes the Blackfoot Nation tribes of Siksika, Kainai and Piikani, the Tsuut’ina, the
Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Region 3 Metis
Nation of Alberta. We honour the Indigenous people and their traditional ways of
knowing and caring for this land, as well as all those who have helped shape and
continue to strengthen our school and community.
Course Material
Students in science 9 are to develop their scientific literacy within 4
foundations:
Attitudes:
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.
Knowledge:
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.
Science, Technology, and Society (STS):

Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and
technology, the relationships between science and technology, and the social
and environmental contexts of science and technology.
Skills:
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.
These will be developed through 5 units:
A. Biological Diversity - No two organisms are exactly the same, there are
always differences or variations between organisms. Students will investigate
these variations, discover why they're important, where they come from and
how to prevent the loss of biodiversity.
B. Matter and Chemical Change- There are a variety of substances all with
different properties. Students will be introduced to how we classify and
organize substances, how to describe the interactions between substances,
how we use substances’ properties for various purposes, and the basics of
chemical theory.
C. Environmental Chemistry- Our environments are all built of chemicals.

Students will investigate how chemicals function in our environments, how
chemicals affect organisms in environments, as well as the impacts of various
human-produced and used chemicals on the environment.
D. Electrical Principles and Technologies- Electricity provides energy to many

devices and systems that we use everyday. Students will investigate what
electricity is on a fundamental level, how technologies use electricity to
perform functions, how circuits operate, and understand how electricity is
produced and the impacts that electrical production has on environments.
E. Space Exploration- We live in a universe much bigger than just our own world
and exploring that space requires the use of advanced technologies. Students
will explore the history and development of space exploring technology,
understand the unique challenges that space exploration must overcome, and
make connections between processes of science and technology.
These 5 units build scientific literacy in areas of physical science knowledge, social
impacts of science and technology, and provide deep explorations of environmental
interactions and effects. This will provide students foundational skills to continue
science in grades 10,11, and 12.
Materials
● Binder
● Pencils and erasers
● Lined paper or notebook
● Scientific calculator
→ Students may not use their cell phones unless they have been instructed to
do so for learning purposes
Course Evaluation
Evaluation of student learning will occur both formatively and summatively.

Formative assessment refers to techniques of assessing student learning that does
not have an effect on student grades. Methods that will be used in this course
include: Pre-lesson plicker/white board activities, discussion, observations,
conversations, some worksheets, homework problems, and review materials.
Summative assessments are those designed to assign a grade to student learning. In
this course summative assessment will take the form of final exam (PAT), unit exams,
quizzes, assignments , labs and projects.
Note: there is room for everyone to succeed in this physics course. Appropriate
differentiation will occur on a student-by-student basis and will be agreed upon by
discussion between student (and/or parents) and the teacher.
Here is the course break down for each unit:

Unit 1: Biological Diversity — 16%
Unit 2: Matter and Chemical Change — 16%
Unit 3: Environmental Chemistry — 16%
Unit 4: Electrical Principle and Technology— 16%
Unit 5: Space Exploration— 16%
Final Exam (PAT) — 20%
Each unit can be further broken down into the following weightings:
60% on the unit exam and 40% on other individual performance tasks (quizzes, labs,
assignments). There will also be many activities that are formative and won’t be used
to calculate your grade but are necessary to ensure your success. It is your
responsibility to make sure you are finishing all tasks assigned to you.
Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to:
● Show up to all classes on time unless excused by a parent or guardian
● Catch up on any missed school work and contact the teacher for find out what
they missed
● Catch up on any missed exams when they return to school
● Contact the teacher for additional help
● Complete all assigned course materials
● Keep cell phones away during class time unless instructed otherwise

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Science 9 Course Outline

Science, Technology, and Society (STS):

C. Environmental Chemistry- Our environments are all built of chemicals.

D. Electrical Principles and Technologies- Electricity provides energy to many

Evaluation of student learning will occur both formatively and summatively.

Here is the course break down for each unit:

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