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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................4
Preface .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Vision and Goals of the Grade 9 Science Course .................................................................................. 4 The Importance of STEM Education ..................................................................................................... 6 Curiosity and Wonder in Science .......................................................................................................... 7
The Program in Science ......................................................................................................................9
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Courses in Science, Grades 9 to 12 ..................................................................................................... 10 Curriculum Expectations ..................................................................................................................... 13 Fundamental Concepts and “Big Ideas” in Science............................................................................. 14 Big Ideas .............................................................................................................................................. 17 The Strands and Topics in the Grade 9 Science Course ...................................................................... 17 Scientific and Engineering Design Processes ...................................................................................... 21
Program Planning and Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning in Science........................................30
Instructional Approaches in Science...................................................................................................30 Health and Safety in Science Education.............................................................................................. 31 Coding and the Impact of Emerging Technologies ............................................................................. 33 Skilled Trades ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Climate Change ................................................................................................................................... 36
Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement ........................................................................36
Culturally Responsive and Relevant Assessment and Evaluation in Science......................................37
The Achievement Chart for Grade 9 Science ...................................................................................... 38
Science, Grade 9 (SNC1W) ................................................................................................................44
Strand A. STEM Skills, Careers, and Connections................................................................................ 45 Strand B. Biology ................................................................................................................................. 47 Strand C. Chemistry............................................................................................................................. 49 Strand D. Physics.................................................................................................................................51 Strand E. Earth and Space Science......................................................................................................53
Une publication équivalente est disponible en français sous le titre suivant : Sciences, 9e année, cours décloisonné, SNC1W (2022).
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