Grade 9 - Science (2003, 2009, 2014)

Science

Biological Diversity

Matter and Chemical Change

Environmental Chemistry

Electrical Principles and Technologies

Space Exploration

Investigate and interpret diversity among species and within species, and describe how diversity contributes to species survival

Investigate the nature of reproductive processes and their role in transmitting species characteristics

Describe, in general terms, the role of genetic materials in the continuity and variation of species characteristics; and investigate and interpret related technologies

Identify impacts of human action on species survival and variation within species, and analyze related issues for personal and public decision making

Investigate materials, and describe them in terms of their physical and chemical properties

Describe and interpret patterns in chemical reactions

Describe ideas used in interpreting the chemical nature of matter, both in the past and present, and identify example evidence that has contributed to the development of these ideas

Apply simplified chemical nomenclature in describing elements, compounds and chemical reactions

Investigate and describe, in general terms, the role of different substances in the environment in supporting or harming humans and other living things

Identify processes for measuring the quantity of different substances in the environment and for monitoring air and water quality

Analyze and evaluate mechanisms affecting the distribution of potentially harmful substances within an environment

Investigate and interpret the use of devices to convert various forms of energy to electrical energy, and electrical energy to other forms of energy

Describe technologies for transfer and control of electrical energy

Identify and estimate energy inputs and outputs for example devices and systems, and evaluate the efficiency of energy conversions

Describe and discuss the societal and environmental implications of the use of electrical energy

Investigate and describe ways that human understanding of Earth and space has depended on technological development

Identify problems in developing technologies for space exploration, describe technologies developed for life in space, and explain the scientific principles involved

Describe and interpret the science of optical and radio telescopes, space probes and remote sensing technologies

Identify issues and opportunities arising from the application of space technology, identify alternatives involved, and analyze implications