Grade 9 - Science (K & E) (2006)

Science

Biological Diversity

Matter & Chemical Change

Environmental Chemistry

Electrical Principles & Technologies

Space Exploration

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge

Skill Outcomes

Attitude Outcomes

investigate and examine diversity within and among species, the importance of diversity and the various environments in which species live

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

identify impacts of human action on species survival and variations within species

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and develop and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

investigate materials and describe them in terms of their physical and chemical properties

describe patterns in chemical reactions

describe ideas used when interpreting the chemical nature of matter

apply simplified chemical nomenclature when describing elements, compounds and chemical reactions

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and develop and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

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 different substances in the environment and for monitoring air and water quality

examine mechanisms affecting the distribution of potentially harmful substances within an environment

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and develop and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

investigate the use of devices to convert various forms of energy to electrical energy and electrical energy to other forms

describe technologies used for transfer and control of electrical energy

identify energy inputs and outputs for example devices and systems

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

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data, and develop and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.

investigate and describe the ways in which human understanding of Earth and space has depended on technological development

identify problems when developing technologies for space exploration and describe technologies developed for life in space

examine issues and opportunities arising from the application of space technology and identify the alternatives

apply science-related initiating and planning skills to ask questions about the relationships among observable variables at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related performing and recording skills to conduct investigations into the relationships among observations and gather and record data at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related analyzing and interpreting skills to examine data and develop and assess possible explanations at home, in the workplace and in the community

apply science-related communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures and results at home, in the workplace and in the community

Students will be encouraged to develop and display an interest in science and scientific inquiry and mutual respect, collaboration, stewardship and safety at home, in the workplace and in community situations.