Grade 9 Science
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Unit A – Life Science: Reproduction
It is expected that students will:
- explain the process of cell division
- relate the processes of cell division and emerging reproductive technologies to embryonic development
- compare sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of advantages and disadvantages
Unit B – Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
It is expected that students will:
- use modern atomic theory to describe the structure and components of atoms and molecules
- use the periodic table to compare the characteristics and atomic structure of elements
- write and interpret chemical symbols of elements and formulae of ionic compounds
- describe changes in the properties of matter
Unit C – Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity
It is expected that students will:
- explain the production, transfer, and interaction of static electrical charges in various materials
- explain how electric current results from separation of charge and the movement of electrons
- compare series and parallel circuits involving varying resistances, voltages, and currents
- relate electrical energy to power consumption
Unit D – Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration
It is expected that students will:
- explain how a variety of technologies have advanced understanding of the universe and solar system
- describe the major components and characteristics of the universe and solar system
- describe traditional perspectives of a range of Aboriginal peoples in BC on the relationship between
- the Earth and celestial bodies
- explain astronomical phenomena with reference to the Earth/moon system and analyze
- analyze the implications of space travel