Course Introduction Page 2 – Course Outline
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Course Introduction – Outline
Science 9 Consists of Five Units
Unit A – Biology
What is biological diversity, and by what processes do diverse living organisms pass on their characteristics to future generations? What impact does human activity have on biological diversity?Unit B – Chemistry
What are the properties of materials and what happens to them during a chemical change? What evidence of chemical changes can we observe; and what ideas, theories or models help us explain that evidence?Unit C – Environmental Chemistry
What substances do we find in local and global environments? What role do they play and how do changes in their concentration and distribution affect living organisms?Unit D – Electricity
How do we obtain and use electrical energy? What scientific principles are involved? What approaches can we use in selecting, developing and using energy-consuming devices that are efficient and effective in their energy use?Unit E – Space Exploration
How have humans attained a presence in space? What technologies have been developed and on what scientific ideas are they based? How has the development of these technologies contributed to the exploration, use and understanding of space and to benefits on Earth?Curriculum
These units listed above are based on the Alberta Program of Studies, which outlines the learning outcomes (targets) for Alberta students in Grades 1-12.
It is possible to complete the units in any order you choose, although it is recommended you do them in the order listed above, especially in the case of units B and C, where it is advantageous to complete Chemistry before attempting Environmental Chemistry.
These units listed above are based on the Alberta Program of Studies, which outlines the learning outcomes (targets) for Alberta students in Grades 1-12.
It is possible to complete the units in any order you choose, although it is recommended you do them in the order listed above, especially in the case of units B and C, where it is advantageous to complete Chemistry before attempting Environmental Chemistry.
Textbook
The Addison Wesley textbook Science in Action 9 is used for supplemental reading for this course. If you don't have this textbook yet, contact your teacher.
The Addison Wesley textbook Science in Action 9 is used for supplemental reading for this course. If you don't have this textbook yet, contact your teacher.
Essential Questions
Important questions for each unit in Science 9 can be found at the bottom of every Unit Overview.
Each unit has an Essential Question – read it, and think about it! You'll be learning about the essential question for the entire unit. Also click on the Big Questions, think about them and the additional questions presented for each one. These questions are meant to activate your brain and get you pondering the topics you will be learning about.
Learning Targets
Your journey to learning more about the Essential Question in each unit is supported by four BIG questions (one for each Section in the unit) that will focus your study. Each BIG section question is supported by additional questions and Learning Targets that explain what you should be learning.
The Learning Targets can be reached by clicking the Target icon at the top right corner of all lesson pages.
Your journey to learning more about the Essential Question in each unit is supported by four BIG questions (one for each Section in the unit) that will focus your study. Each BIG section question is supported by additional questions and Learning Targets that explain what you should be learning.
The Learning Targets can be reached by clicking the Target icon at the top right corner of all lesson pages.
Click the NEXT button to continue the Science 9 introduction.