Science Grade 9/Earth and Space
STAR STUFF (Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds) edit
- Big Bang and the production and organization of matter
- Structure of Atoms (Modern Atomic Theory)
- Organization of Atoms (elements and the Periodic Table)
- Formation and organization of simple molecules (Ionic Compounds)
- Changes in the properties of matter (mass spectrometer and spectral analysis of stars)
- Major Projects (Project Based Learning)
- Unit 1 Rubrics
- Interventions (strategies when the learner is struggling & when the learner is excelling)
- Sample Unit Timelines
SOLAR ENERGY (Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity) edit
- Big Bang and the production of energy
- Electrical charge
- Electrical current
- Series and Parallel circuits
- Electrical Energy and Power consumption
- Solar Energy
- Unit 2 Rubrics
SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE: Analyze Oak Bay High School’s electrical energy consumption and design a solar energy system for the new, ‘green’ Oak Bay High.
SPACE TRAVEL (Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration) edit
- Big Bang and the development of the Universe
- Other explanations of the development of the Universe
- Organization of the Solar System ( esp. Mars and history of Mars myths)
- Organization of the Earth/moon system
- Technologies of Space Exploration
SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE: Design and build a solar powered robot surface explorer and soil tester (Lego Mindstorms)
MARS ATTACKS! (Life Science: Reproduction) edit
- Is there extra-terrestrial life?
- Definition of Life
- Big Bang and the production of pre-biotic compounds
- Urey and the possible development of DNA and cells
- Cell Division (Asexual and Sexual)
- Embryonic Development
- Reproductive Technologies
SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE: Alien Attack Crime Scene Investigation (Using DNA analysis by Electrophoresis)