Outline for Science 9 FINAL

Unit ONE Chemistry

What physical and chemical properties of substances are and be able

to list them
About Atomic Theory and how it was developed and who was involved
The different parts of the Atom and where they are located
The periodic table including the families, the patterns, the columns, the
names, the numbers, the symbols, reactivity of elements
Bohr diagrams and how to draw them
What isotopes and ions are
What atomic number and atomic mass is (protons, neutrons, electrons)
What valence electrons are and what is so special about them
WHMIS symbols and what household products use those symbols

Unit TWO Reproductive

Know about DNA full name, scientists involved, structure (shape,

composed of?), etc
Examples of traits and what they are
How do we get our traits from our parents?
When traits are passed on to new individuals, what are the
possibilities? (Punnett Square)
When are alleles homozygous? Heterozygous?
What are the possible genotypes and phenotypes?
4 stages of Mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) and
what happens during each stage
8 stages of meiosis (prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I,
prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, telophase II) and what happens
during each stage
What is asexual reproduction in plants? Examples
What is sexual reproduction in plants? Examples
Diagrams of male and female reproductive system

Unit THREE Electricity

Explanation on static electricity experiments

The neutral/positive things are attracted to the negative things
(electrons) and the negative things are repelled away from the
negatives.
Measuring Current; I=C/t (current is measured in amperes)

Difference in DC and AC current

Measuring electrical energy ; V = E/C
Charge (C) - Measured by counting: Coulombs
Current (I)- Measured by rate of flowing charges: Ampere
Voltage (V) - Measured by potential energy the charge has: Volt
Measuring power ; P = E/t or P=V/t
The unit of power is: W (watts)
The unit of energy is: J (joules)
The unit of voltage is: V (volts)
The unit of time is: s (seconds)
Power = Current x voltage
P=IV
Efficiency = output/input
Ohms Law R = V/I
Factors of resistance
Symbols of a circuit
How to hook up a voltmeter and ammeter
Circuit Diagrams
Series and Parallel circuits measure current, voltage and resistance
(V=IR)

Unit FOUR Space

Compare the composition and physical characteristics of astronomical

bodies within the solar system
Describe the effects of solar phenomena, including sunspots, solar
flares, and solar radiation, on Earth.

Describe distinguishing physical characteristics of the following: Stars,

Quasars, Black Holes, Nebulae, Galaxies

How does your scientific theory describe the FORMATION of the solar
system, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets?

Describe First Nations and/or Metis perspectives on the origin of the

solar system and the universe.

Explain the importance many individuals and cultures place or have

placed on the summer and winter solstices and vernal and autumnal
equinoxes.

Identify 3 potential physical and psychological barriers to exploring

and/or living in the universe beyond the inner solar system.

What are some economic and societal benefits of space exploration?

Explain 2 space science careers in Canada (e.g., astronauts,

astrophysicists, materials technologists, pilots, and computer
programmers).

What are some possible positive and negative consequences of the

potential military use of space exploration