Science, Grade 9 (Senior 1)

Select and use appropriate methods and tools for collecting data or information

I can select and use appropriate methods and tools for collecting data or information.

Estimate and measure accurately using Système International (SI) and other standard units

I can estimate and measure accurately using SI and other standard units, and convert between SI units.

Record, organize, and display data using an appropriate format.

I can record, organize and display data in an appropriate format, such as labelled diagrams, graphs and multimedia.

Illustrate and explain the process of mitotic cell division

I can illustrate and explain mitotic cell division in plants and animals, using the words chromosomes, mitosis, cytoplasmic division and cell cycle.

Observe and explain the dynamic nature of cell division

I can observe and explain the dynamic nature of cell division.

Describe various types of asexual reproduction that occur in plant and animal species

I can describe various types of asexual reproduction that occur in plant and animal species.

Investigate and describe agricultural applications of asexual reproduction

I can investigate and describe agricultural applications of asexual reproduction.

Illustrate and explain the production of male and female gametes by meiosis

I can illustrate and explain the production of male and female gametes by meiosis.

Compare and contrast the functions of mitosis to that of meiosis

I can compare and contrast the functions of mitosis and meiosis, using the terms diploid and haploid.

Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of their advantages and disadvantages for plant and animal species

I can compare sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of their advantages and disadvantages for plant and animal species.

Investigate and explain adaptations of plant and animal species which enhance reproductive success

I can investigate and explain adaptations of plant and animal species which enhance reproductive success.

Describe the structure and function of the male and female human reproductive systems

I can describe the structure and function of the male and female human reproductive systems, including the role of hormones.

Outline human development from conception through birth

I can outline human development from conception through birth, using the terms X and Y chromosomes, zygote, embryo and fetus.

Observe, collect, and analyze class data of single trait inheritance

I can observe, collect, and analyze class data of single trait inheritance.

Differentiate between dominant and recessive genes

I can tell dominant genes from recessive genes, and use the terms genotype and phenotype.

Describe the relationship among DNA, chromosomes, genes, and the expression of traits

I can describe how DNA, chromosomes and genes are related and how they lead to the expression of traits, and recognize how genetically similar all humans are.

Explain the inheritance of sex-linked traits in humans and use a pedigree to track the inheritance of a single trait

I can explain the inheritance of sex-linked traits in humans and use a pedigree to track the inheritance of a single trait.

Investigate and describe environmental factors and personal choices that may lead to a genetic mutation or changes in an organism's development

I can investigate and describe environmental factors and personal choices that may lead to a genetic mutation or changes in an organism's development.

Investigate Canadian and international contributions to research and technological development in the field of genetics and reproduction

I can investigate Canadian and international contributions to research and technological development in the field of genetics and reproduction.

Discuss current and potential applications and implications of biotechnologies

I can discuss current and potential applications and implications of biotechnologies, such as genetic engineering, genetic screening, cloning and DNA fingerprinting, including their effects on personal and public decisions.

Use the decision-making process to address a current biotechnology issue

I can use the decision-making process to address a current biotechnology issue.

Describe how historical ideas and models furthered our understanding of the nature of matter

I can describe how historical ideas, including Greek ideas, alchemy and the work of Lavoisier, furthered our understanding of the nature of matter.

Investigate the historical progression of the atomic model

I can investigate how the atomic model changed over time through the work of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr to the quantum model.

Define element and identify symbols of some common elements.

I can define an element and identify the symbols of common elements: the first 18 elements and K, Ca, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, I, Ag, Sn, Au, W, Hg, Pb and U.

Explain the atomic structure of an atom in terms of the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons, and explain how those numbers define atomic number and atomic mass

I can explain the atomic structure of an atom in terms of the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons, and explain how those numbers define atomic number and atomic mass.

Assemble or draw Bohr atomic models for the first 18 elements and group them according to the number of outer shell electrons

I can assemble or draw Bohr atomic models for the first 18 elements and group them according to the number of outer shell electrons.

Investigate the development of the periodic table as a method of organizing elements

I can investigate how the periodic table was developed to organize the elements, and explain its periods and families (groups).

Investigate the characteristic properties of metals, non-metals, and metalloids

I can investigate the characteristic properties of metals, non-metals, and metalloids and classify elements according to these properties.

Relate the reactivity and stability of different families of elements to their atomic structure

I can relate the reactivity and stability of families of elements (the alkali metals, alkaline earths, chalcogens, halogens and noble gases) to their atomic structure.

Compare elements to compounds

I can compare elements with compounds, using the terms atoms and molecules.

Interpret chemical formulas of elements and compounds in terms of the number of atoms of each element

I can interpret chemical formulas of elements and compounds in terms of the number of atoms of each element.

Investigate properties of substances and explain the importance of knowing these properties

I can investigate properties of substances and explain the importance of knowing these properties.

Differentiate between physical and chemical changes

I can differentiate between physical and chemical changes.

Experiment to determine indicators of chemical change

I can experiment to determine indicators of chemical change.

Investigate technologies and natural phenomena that demonstrate chemical change

I can investigate technologies and natural phenomena, such as photography, rusting, photosynthesis, combustion and baking, that show chemical change in everyday situations.

Demonstrate evidence for the existence of two types of charge

I can demonstrate evidence for the existence of two types of charge.

Discuss early models of electricity to support the premise that models in science change

I can discuss early models of electricity, the one-fluid, two-fluid and particle models, to show that models in science change.

Explain how a discrepant event can be used to evaluate the particle model of electricity

I can explain how a discrepant event, such as a neutral object being attracted to a charged object, can be used to evaluate the particle model of electricity.

Relate the particle model of electricity to atomic structure

I can relate the particle model of electricity to atomic structure.

Investigate and explain electrostatic phenomena using the particle model of electricity

I can investigate and explain electrostatic phenomena (conservation of charge, conduction, grounding, the attraction of a neutral insulator, and induction) using the particle model of electricity.

Investigate common electrostatic technologies and phenomena and describe measures which reduce dangers associated with electrostatics

I can investigate common electrostatic technologies and phenomena and describe measures which reduce dangers associated with electrostatics.

Construct one or more electrostatic apparatus and explain how they function using the particle model of electricity

I can construct an electrostatic apparatus, such as a pie-plate electrophorus, and explain how it works using the particle model of electricity.

Demonstrate and explain the like nature of electrostatics and current electricity

I can demonstrate and explain that static and current electricity are the same in nature, by discharging an electrophorus through a neon bulb.

Define electric current as charge per unit time and solve related problems

I can define electric current as charge per unit time (I = Q/t) and solve problems with it.

Define voltage (electric potential difference) as the energy per unit charge between two points along a conductor and solve related problems

I can define voltage (electric potential difference) as the energy per unit charge between two points along a conductor (V = E/Q), and solve problems with it.

Identify the five sources of electrical energy and some associated technologies

I can identify the five sources of electrical energy (chemical, photo, thermo, electromagnetic and piezo) and some technologies that use each.

Describe resistance in terms of the particle model of electricity

I can describe resistance in terms of the particle model of electricity.

Construct electric circuits using schematic diagrams

I can construct series and parallel electric circuits from schematic diagrams.

Use appropriate instruments and units to measure voltage (electric potential difference), current, and resistance

I can use appropriate instruments and units to measure voltage (electric potential difference), current, and resistance.

Compare and contrast voltage and current in series and parallel circuits

I can compare and contrast voltage and current in series and parallel circuits, including the effects of cells and resistance.

Investigate and describe qualitatively the relationship among current, voltage (electric potential difference), and resistance in a simple electric circuit

I can investigate and describe qualitatively the relationship among current, voltage (electric potential difference), and resistance in a simple electric circuit.

Relate the energy dissipated in a circuit to the resistance, current, and brightness of bulbs

I can relate the energy dissipated in a circuit to the resistance, current, and brightness of bulbs.

Explain the parallel circuits, the components, and the safety aspects of household wiring

I can explain the parallel circuits, the components (switches, fuses, circuit breakers and outlets) and the safety features of household wiring.

Explain safety considerations of some common household electrical appliances

I can explain safety considerations of some common household electrical appliances.

Define electrical power as energy per unit time, and solve related problems

I can define electrical power as energy per unit time (P = E/t) and solve problems with it.

Develop a formula for domestic power consumption costs, and solve related problems

I can develop a formula for the cost of using electricity at home (cost = power × time × price per kWh) and solve problems with it.

Analyze the electrical energy consumption of a household appliance.

I can analyze the electrical energy use of a household appliance, using EnerGuide labels, reading the hydro meter and interpreting the monthly hydro bill.

Recognize and explain the importance of incorporating principles of electrical energy conservation into the decision-making process

I can recognize and explain the importance of incorporating principles of electrical energy conservation into the decision-making process.

Use the decision-making process to address an issue associated with the generation and transmission of electricity in Manitoba

I can use the decision-making process to address an issue about generating and transmitting electricity in Manitoba, considering hydroelectric power and sustainability.

Use a coordinate system to locate visible celestial objects, and construct an astrolabe to determine the position of these objects

I can use a coordinate system of altitude and azimuth to locate visible celestial objects, and construct an astrolabe to find their positions.

Observe the motion of visible celestial objects and organize collected data

I can observe the motion of visible celestial objects and organize collected data.

Investigate how various cultures used knowledge of the position and motion of visible celestial objects for navigation

I can investigate how various cultures used knowledge of the position and motion of visible celestial objects for navigation.

Compare and contrast historical perspectives on the relationship between Earth and space

I can compare and contrast historical perspectives on how Earth relates to space, including the geocentric and heliocentric models.

Explain reasons for the apparent motion of the Sun, stars, planets, and the Moon as seen from Earth

I can explain why the Sun, stars, planets and Moon appear to move as seen from Earth, including their daily rising and setting, the seasonal constellations and retrograde motion.

Differentiate between units of measure used for astronomical distances, and perform simple calculations using these units

I can tell apart the units used for astronomical distances, the astronomical unit and the light year, and do simple calculations with them.

Compare and contrast scientific and cultural perspectives on the origin and evolution of the universe

I can compare and contrast scientific and cultural perspectives on the origin and evolution of the universe.

Differentiate between the major components of the universe

I can tell apart the major components of the universe: planets, moons, comets and asteroids, nebulae, stars, galaxies and black holes.

Explain how various technologies have extended our ability to explore and understand space

I can explain how various technologies have extended our ability to explore and understand space.

Investigate ways in which Canada participates in space research and in international space programs, then use the decision-making process to address a related issue

I can investigate ways in which Canada participates in space research and in international space programs, then use the decision-making process to address a related issue.

Evaluate the impact of space science and technologies in terms of their benefits and risks to humans

I can evaluate the impact of space science and technologies in terms of their benefits and risks to humans.