Grade 9 – Physical & Life Science

2013/2014 Introduction

What About This Course Year Long Course (2 semesters). Successful students will receive 1 science credit. The course will cover topics from all three main branches of

science. Chemistry, Biology and Physics. All lessons will take place here in the Physics Lab. Laboratory investigations and demonstrations form a huge part of

this course. You are encouraged to exercise your inquiry skills and express

yourself. ALL laboratory rules must be read and agreed upon before you

can partake in lessons within the Lab. You should read articles on the internet about new scientific

discoveries and generally keep up to date with the wonderful world of science.

Grading Finals (30%) – Exam + Final Project. Term Project Work (30%) – large homework assignments

based on a units scientific concepts & linked to our real world: Science in Society, Technology & Environment – (STE)

Laboratory Reports (15%) – Reports on designated major experiments. Usually typed reports but also there will be oral reports and presentations.

Quizzes (20%) - Short assessments which assess knowledge learned over a full unit.

Participation (5%) - Deducted points for speaking Chinese, not doing short homework questions, Breaking lab rules.

Participation Grade Each Students begins the year on 100 points. With each “crime” you will be deducted points. You will only get the full 5% if you finish the year on 90+

points. Not doing Homework questions: -10 points Speaking Chinese: -5points Breaking lab rules: -5 points for small offences. More serious

offences will be treated differently (detentions, suspensions etc).

How do I get an A???Listen to Mr. Doyle.Ask Mr. Doyle many many questions. Always try your best with homework.Always speak English or try to speak English.Be very friendly but also professional with your learning

buddies and laboratory group members.Follow Lab report guidelines and Project Guidelines

correctly. (Do not leave any section out). Keep clean organized notes. But do not take down

everything Mr. Doyle says. Listen to his instructions. Revise content every night and practice any calculations

often in addition to doing homework. Buy me (Mr. Doyle) Presents

Contacting Mr. Doyle

Usually in This lab.Or may be in office C304, or classroom C303.

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