Grade 9 Science enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment.
Courses Type: Open
Prerequisite: None
Grade 9 Science enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens.
SNC1W Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. Please note that while the unit called “STEM Skills, Careers and Connections” is not listed below, however the specific expectations listed in this unit are threaded and incorporated within the delivery and assessment of the other five units. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the SNC1W course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Atoms, Elements, and Compounds | 30 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Sustainable Ecosystems | 30 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Characteristics of Electricity | 30 Hours |
| Unit 4 | The Study of the Universe | 20 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| Total | 112 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 9 Science Online Course
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge as well as a development of an attitude that supports these skills and knowledge responsibly. The course design is geared to meet and exceed the prerequisite requirements for studying science in grade 10. The framework of this course delivery focuses the “big ideas” through the lens of the three goals of the science program as outlined on page 4 of the Ontario
Ministry of Education document:
to develop the skills and make the connections needed for scientific investigation
to relate science to our changing world, including technology, society, the economy, and the environment
to investigate and understand scientific concepts
The organization of the course is packaged into four distinct units which correspond directly with the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10 Science document. As outlined in Growing Success, 2010, teachers will provide an assessment for learning task at the beginning of the course; after the pre-unit. Teachers will be able to use the results of this diagnostic to identify gaps in concepts for learners and provide opportunities to bridge these gaps preparing all learners to be successful in the Grade 9 science course by establishing a strong prerequisite foundation.