Science 9, version 05

SOUTH CENTRAL INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION SCHOOL

Science 9, version 05 (Online and Print)

COURSE OUTLINE

It is recommended that students complete:
• Science 8

Tests = 60% of course mark
Written Assignments = 40% of course mark

Science 9 takes students on a scientific discovery trip from subatomic particles all the way to the vastness of space. Science 9 students are encouraged to use the Science Orientation Skills (SOS) Package. This package introduces key concepts such as scientific literacy, methodology, and safety. It also outlines guidelines and examples of lab reports, research strategies and formulas.

Module 1: Life Science: Cells and Reproduction
Section 1: The Cell: Building Blocks of Information
Section 2: Dive into Cell Division
Section 3: Reproductive Technology
Section 4: Reproduction – Sexual and Asexual
Module 1 Test covers the work of Module 1.

Module 2: Physical Science: Exploring the Colours of Chemistry
Section 1: Discovering the Atom
Section 2: Presenting – the Periodic Table!
Section 3: Exploring Types of Chemicals
Section 4: Properties of Matter
Module 2 Test covers the work of Module 2.

Module 3: Physical Science: Take Charge! Electricity
Section 1: Creating Electricity
Section 2: Controlling Electricity
Section 3: Ohm’s Law and Circuitry
Section 4: Using Electricity
Module 3 Test covers the work of Module 3.

Module 4: Space Science: A Journey Through Space
Section 1: The Universe and the Solar System
Section 2: The Earth and the Moon
Section 3: Technology: Moving Space Exploration Forward
Section 4: Space Travel
Module 4 Test covers the work of Module 4.

The resources for this course are:

 Science Probe 9 (Nelson) (7540004095)
OR BC Science 9 (McGraw-Hill Ryerson) (7540005272)
Science Kit (for Module 3) (7540005274)
Science Orientation Skills Package (Print Version Only) (7540005167)
Science 9 Media CD (Print Version Only) (7540005269)