Meet the teacher
Before moving to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, I lived in this Canadian province.
New Brunswick
What is the title of the authorized textbook we will be using?
Discovering Science 9
What percentage of your final grade is based on tests and quizzes?
True or False: You can keep your phone in your pocket during class as long as it is on silent.
False. Personal electronic devices cannot be stored on a student's body or in their clothing during instructional hours
You might spot me staying active outside of school doing one of these four sports or outdoor hobbies. Name two.
Running, hiking, bouldering, or ultimate frisbee
How many main units will we be covering in Science 9 this year?
Four
How many days of notice must you receive before a major test or project?
A minimum of five school days
When are Grade 8 and 9 students allowed to use their phones during the school day?
During recess and lunch breaks
I completed my undergraduate degree in science at this university.
Mount Allison University
Which unit carries the heaviest weight toward your final grade?
Electricity (23.5%)
True or False: Your daily homework will be graded and count toward your final report card mark.
False. Daily homework is for practice and is not included in overall grading
True or False: You can never use a personal device in class, even for medical reasons.
False. Exceptions require a signed agreement for documented medical needs, such as glucose monitoring
After finishing my science degree, I attended this university to earn my Bachelor of Education.
Saint Thomas University
Name one physical model or resource we will use during our final unit on biological reproduction.
Microscope slide chromosome study kits or the animal cell meiosis model
What placeholder goes into the gradebook if you do not complete an assessment on its scheduled date?
An "M" is entered into PowerTeacher Pro
How much of your final grade comes from the mid-course or end-of-course exams in Grade 8 Science?
These examinations are valued at 10% each
I have lived in five different cities across New Brunswick before moving here. Name one of them.
Saint John, Miramichi, Sackville, Fredericton, and Moncton
What specific equipment will we use to explore the principles of electricity?
Electricity kits or snap circuits
What is the maximum percentage value that any single summative assessment, such as a major project or unit test, can be worth toward your final grade?
20%
According to the Academic Honesty policy, if you use AI (Artificial Intelligence) for an assignment, what two things are you expected to do?
Use it ethically and be transparent about its use