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exploration. Students also learn about the components of the solar system and the universe and the Sun’s relationship to processes on Earth.
Topics in Grade 9 Science
Strands B through E in the Grade 9 course cover the four major scientific subdisciplines – biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science. They are designed to build on the required knowledge and skills of the elementary science and technology curriculum, especially the curriculum for Grades 6, 7, and 8, while at the same time expanding and deepening students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts. The chart below provides an outline of the topics in Grade 9 science, and also shows their broad connections to the science and technology curriculum for Grades 6 to 8.
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