Grade 9 Science is a course that focuses on four primary areas of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy. Within each of these, specific topics are examined. See the Course Description below for more detail.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology - Reproduction
• Methods of reproduction.
• Functions of reproductive systems.
• Comparison of asexual and sexual reproduction.
• Introduction to human inheritance.
• Environmental impacts upon genetic information.
Chemistry - Atoms and Elements
• The development of the atomic model.
• Introduction to the periodic table.
• The properties of elements and compounds.
• Chemical symbols and chemical families.
Physics - Nature of Electricity
• Static and current electricity.
• Construction of simple circuits.
• Connecting simple circuits to daily life.
• Safety and efficiency of electrical appliances.
Astronomy - Exploring the Universe
• Observation and location of objects in space.
• Components of the Solar System and the Universe.
• Space exploration.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology - Reproduction
• Methods of reproduction.
• Functions of reproductive systems.
• Comparison of asexual and sexual reproduction.
• Introduction to human inheritance.
• Environmental impacts upon genetic information.
Chemistry - Atoms and Elements
• The development of the atomic model.
• Introduction to the periodic table.
• The properties of elements and compounds.
• Chemical symbols and chemical families.
Physics - Nature of Electricity
• Static and current electricity.
• Construction of simple circuits.
• Connecting simple circuits to daily life.
• Safety and efficiency of electrical appliances.
Astronomy - Exploring the Universe
• Observation and location of objects in space.
• Components of the Solar System and the Universe.
• Space exploration.