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Effective September 2022, The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 9: Science, 2022 replaces Science, Grade 9, Academic (SNC1D) and Science, Grade 9, Applied (SNC1P). The content of this course should be used as a supplementary resource only.
Subject Science

Course name: Science Course code: (SNC1D)

Grade: 9
Type: Academic
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This course enables you to develop your understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, you will develop your skills in the processes of scientific investigation. You will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.
Grade: 9
Type: Academic
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This course enables you to develop your understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, you will develop your skills in the processes of scientific investigation. You will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.

Course Lessons

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22 Lessons

6 Lessons

1.1   Blogging and preparing for the culminating task

1.2   Describing an ecosystem

1.3   Analyzing an ecosystem

1.4   Sustaining terrestrial ecosystems

1.5   Sustaining aquatic ecosystems

1.6   Protecting ecosystems

6 Lessons

2.1   Working in chemistry

2.2   Describing matter

2.3   Using the periodic table

2.4   Investigating elements

2.5   Building and naming compounds

2.6   Analyzing the impact of using compounds

5 Lessons

3.1   Observing the night sky

3.2   Understanding stars

3.3   Modelling the solar system

3.4   Exploring space

3.5   Surviving Earth

5 Lessons

4.1   Applying static electricity

4.2   Creating electric circuits

4.3   Measuring resistance

4.4   Producing energy

4.5   Using electricity wisely