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Curriculum Overview:
Grade 9 Science is a Pan-Canadian science course that aims to develop scientific literacy. Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of the science related attitudes, skills, and knowledge 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.
NOTE: Grade 9 Science is a core subject required for promotion to Level I.
inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; to become lifelong learners; and to maintain a sense of wonder about the world around them.
NOTE: Grade 9 Science is a core subject required for promotion to Level I.
Unit Plan:
Grade 9 Science is composed of four units that contain core labs and core STSE sections (Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment). All schools are expected to complete these core areas and adhere to the sequence of units
outlined below.
Unit 1: Space
Core Lab 1: Strolling through the Solar System
Core Lab 2: Designing a Space Station
Core STSE 1: Celestial Navigation
Unit 2: Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Core Lab 3: Physical and Chemical Properties
Core Lab 4: Observing Changes in Matter
Core STSE 2: Plastics and Modern Life
Unit 3: Electricity
Core Lab 5: Resistors and Ohm’s Law
Core Lab 6: Resistors in Series and Parallel
Core STSE 3: Electricity Conservation: The New Trend
Unit 4: Reproduction
Core Lab 7: Determining the Best Conditions for Yeast Reproduction
Core Lab 8: Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
Core STSE 4: Genetic Engineering
outlined below.
Unit 1: Space
Core Lab 1: Strolling through the Solar System
Core Lab 2: Designing a Space Station
Core STSE 1: Celestial Navigation
Unit 2: Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Core Lab 3: Physical and Chemical Properties
Core Lab 4: Observing Changes in Matter
Core STSE 2: Plastics and Modern Life
Unit 3: Electricity
Core Lab 5: Resistors and Ohm’s Law
Core Lab 6: Resistors in Series and Parallel
Core STSE 3: Electricity Conservation: The New Trend
Unit 4: Reproduction
Core Lab 7: Determining the Best Conditions for Yeast Reproduction
Core Lab 8: Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
Core STSE 4: Genetic Engineering
Assessment and Evaluation Plan
Unit Tests and Quizzes 40%
Performance Assessment 40%
Scientific Literacy Assessment 10%
Performance Assessment Project 10%
The Scientific Literacy Assessment is given with
the Unit 4 test during the June exam period.
Performance Assessment 40%
Scientific Literacy Assessment 10%
Performance Assessment Project 10%
The Scientific Literacy Assessment is given with
the Unit 4 test during the June exam period.