Science 9

Science 9

Course Number – 2300

Prerequisite – Science 8 or Science8/9 Honours

Text – BC Science Probe 9 (http://www.nelson.com/bcscienceprobe9/centre.html)

Course Description

Students in Science 9 will be actively involved in the scientific process and will be encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for scientific literacy. This course will focus on science safety, the scientific process, reproduction, atomic theory, elements, compounds, characteristics of electricity and space exploration.

Prescribed Learning Outcomes

(taken from http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2006sci_9.pdf)

Processes of Science
It is expected that students will:
A1 demonstrate safe procedures
A2 perform experiments using the scientific method
A3 represent and interpret information in graphic form
A4 demonstrate scientific literacy
A5 demonstrate ethical,responsible, cooperative behaviour
A6 describe the relationship between scientific principles and technology
A7 demonstrate competence in the use oftechnologies specific to investigative procedures and research

Life Science: Reproduction
It is expected that students will:
B1 explain the process of cell division
B1 relate the processes of cell division and emerging reproductive technologies to embryonic development
B3 compare sexual and asexualreproduction in terms of advantages and disadvantages

Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, andCompounds
It is expected that students will:
C1 use modern atomic theory to describe the structure and components of atoms and molecules
C2 use the periodic table to compare the characteristics and atomic structure of elements
C3 write and interpret chemical symbols of elements and formulae of ionic compounds
C4 describe changes in the properties of matter

Physical Science:Characteristics of Electricity
C5 explain the production, transfer, and interaction of static electrical charges in various materials
C6 explain how electric currentresults from separation of charge and the movement of electrons
C7 compare series and parallel circuits involving varying resistances, voltages, and currents
C8 relate electrical energy to power consumption

Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration
It is expected that students will:
D1 explain how a variety of technologies have advanced understanding ofthe universe and solar system
D2 describe the major components and characteristics ofthe universe and solar system
D3 describe traditional perspectives of a range of Aboriginal peoples in BC on the relationship between the Earth and celestial bodies
D4 explain astronomical phenomena with reference to the Earth/moon system
D5 analyse the implications of space travel