Science 9

MINISTRY CODE: MSC–09

View the complete Learning Standards for this course here: Science 9

The goal of Science 9 is to help students build and connect their understanding of science in the context of everyday life while focussing on both curricular competencies and content. Students will be provided with the necessary framework to become scientifically literate through delving into the following topics: physics, biology, earth science and chemistry.

MODULE 1: Physics

Lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Electricity
  • Lesson 2: Static Electricity
  • Lesson 3: Current Electricity
  • Lesson 4: basic Circuitry
  • Lesson 5: Series Circuits
  • Lesson 6: Introduction to Ohm’s Law
  • Lesson 7: Ohm’s Law in Series Circuits
  • Lesson 8: Introduction to Parallel Circuits
  • Lesson 9: Ohm’s Law and Parallel Circuits: Resistance
  • Lesson 10: Ohm’s Law and Parallel Circuits: Voltage and Current
  • Lesson 11: Putting it All Together
  • Lesson 12: Dangers of Electricity
  • Lesson 13: Power
  • Lesson 14: Making a Difference
  • Lesson 15: Work Days
  • Lesson 16: Write, Proposal, Checklist

Assignments:

  • Reflection Journal
  • Letter to the Editor
  • PrepMagic – Lightbulbs in Series
  • Simple Electric Circuit Worksheet
  • PrepMagic Simulations
  • Ohm’s Law and Series Circuits
  • Simple Electric Circuit
  • Ohm’s Law Assignment
  • High Voltage Assignment
  • The Bigger Picture Assignment
  • Grant Proposal
  • Self-Reflection

Quizzes:

  • Physics Quiz #1
  • Physics Quiz #2
  • Physics Quiz #3

MODULE 2: Biology

Lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Biology
  • Lesson 2: Human Genome Project
  • Lesson 3: DNA Extraction
  • Lesson 4: Mitosis
  • Lesson 5: Cell Theory Review
  • Lesson 6: Asexual Reproduction
  • Lesson 7: Designer Babies and Ethics
  • Lesson 8: Genetic Engineer: Decision Time
  • Lesson 9: Inheritance
  • Lesson 10: Meiosis
  • Lesson 11: Genetic Mutations
  • Lesson 12: Genetic Disorders
  • Lesson 13: Stem Cells
  • Lesson 14: Genetic Counsellor – Decision Time
  • Lesson 15: Sexual Reproduction
  • Lesson 16: Development
  • Lesson 17: Sexual Reproduction Continued
  • Lesson 18: ART
  • Lesson 19: Fertility Doctor – Decision Time
  • Lesson 20: Final Presentation

Assignments:

  • Journal Response #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
  • DNA Model
  • DNA Extraction Lab
  • Mitosis Modeling
  • Genetic Engineer
  • Research Assignment
  • Genetic Counsellor
  • Family Traits: Phenotype and Genotype
  • Fertility Doctor
  • Final Presentation

Quizzes:

  • Biology Quiz #1
  • Biology Quiz #2
  • Biology Quiz #3

MODULE 3: Earth Science

Lessons:

  • Lesson 1: It’s All Interconnected
  • Lesson 2: Biotic and Abiotic
  • Lesson 3: Ecosystems and Food Webs
  • Lesson 4: Food Pyramids
  • Lesson 5: Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification
  • Lesson 6: Effects on the Ecosystem
  • Lesson 7: The Atmosphere
  • Lesson 8: The Ozone
  • Lesson 9: Solar Radiation
  • Lesson 10: The Carbon Cycle
  • Lesson 11: The Hydrosphere
  • Lesson 12: Acid Rain
  • Lesson 13: Water Pathways
  • Lesson 14: Water Pathways 2
  • Lesson 15: The Geosphere
  • Lesson 16: The Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycle
  • Lesson 17: To Fertilize or Not?
  • Lesson 18: Ecosystem Based Management
  • Lesson 19: Use Your Voice

Assignments:

  • Food Webs Assignment
  • Biomagnification Lab
  • Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
  • Ocean Currents Lab
  • Water Cycle Activity
  • Effects of Acid Rain
  • Should I Fertilize My Lawn?
  • Tweets & Rants

Quizzes:

  • Earth Science Quiz #1
  • Earth Science Quiz #2
  • Earth Science Quiz #3

MODULE 4: Chemistry

Lessons:

  • Lesson 1: What Are Things Made Of?
  • Lesson 2: Properties of a Matter
  • Lesson 3: Dalton’s Model of the Atom
  • Lesson 4: Thomson’s Model of the Atom
  • Lesson 5: Rutherford’s Model of the Atom
  • Lesson 6: How Small are Atoms?
  • Lesson 7: Here Come the Elements!
  • Lesson 8: Introduction to the Periodic Table
  • Lesson 9: Getting to Know the Periodic Table
  • Lesson 10: Elements in the Spotlight
  • Lesson 11: Periodic Patterns
  • Lesson 12: Bohr’s Model of the Atom
  • Lesson 13: Atoms vs. Ions
  • Lesson 14: Ionic Compounds
  • Lesson 15: Covalent Compounds
  • Lesson 16: Chemical Reactivity
  • Lesson 17: The Kinetic Molecular Theory
  • Lesson 18: Atomic Timeline

Assignments:

  • Journal Response #1
  • Separating a Homogeneous Mixture
  • Journal Response #2
  • Journal Response #3
  • Rutherford’s Gold Foil Experiment
  • Element in the Spotlight Dropbox
  • Is There a Periodic Pattern for Density?
  • Showing Periodic Trends
  • Drawing Bohr Diagrams of Atoms
  • Drawing Bohr Diagrams of Ions
  • Balancing Chemical Equations Assignment
  • Boiling Point Trend of Noble Gases
  • Atomic Timeline Project

Quizzes:

  • Chemistry Quiz #1
  • Chemistry Quiz #2
  • Chemistry Quiz #3

ASSESSMENT

  • First Assignment 10%
  • Quizzes 15%
  • Activities and Labs 50%
  • Projects 25%

Required Resources: a computer with internet access and headphones/speakers as well as a calculator.

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