Subject
Subject: Science
Grade: 9
Credits:1.0
Type: Applied
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: Discover the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. Plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues as you apply the principles of scientific investigation. Preview Course
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Interested in taking this course? Please note:
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 9
Credits:1.0
Type: Applied
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: Discover the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. Plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues as you apply the principles of scientific investigation. Preview Course
Course Overview
This course enables you to develop your understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply your knowledge of science to everyday situations. You are also given opportunities to develop practical skills related to scientific investigation. You will plan and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to the impact of human activity on ecosystems; the structure and properties of elements and compounds; space exploration and the components of the universe; and static and current electricity.
Course Preview
This course is designed for independent study.
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23 Lessons
1.1
Preparing for the culminating activity - digital magazine
1.1
Preparing for the culminating activity - digital magazine
1.2
Exploring sustainability and biodiversity
1.2
Exploring sustainability and biodiversity
1.3
Flow of energy and matter in ecosystems
1.3
Flow of energy and matter in ecosystems
1.4
Learning about ecosystems and limiting factors
1.4
Learning about ecosystems and limiting factors
1.5
Researching human impacts on ecosystems
1.5
Researching human impacts on ecosystems
1.6
Reducing the impact of human activities
1.6
Reducing the impact of human activities
2.1
Exploring chemistry and the scientific method
2.1
Exploring chemistry and the scientific method
2.2
Learning about properties of matter
2.2
Learning about properties of matter
2.3
Focusing on safety in science
2.3
Focusing on safety in science
2.4
Examining the elements and the periodic table
2.4
Examining the elements and the periodic table
2.5
Studying the structure of atoms
2.5
Studying the structure of atoms
2.6
Researching compounds in chemistry
2.6
Researching compounds in chemistry
3.1
Observing the Night Sky
3.1
Observing the Night Sky
3.2
Studying the sun and other stars
3.2
Studying the sun and other stars
3.3
Researching our solar system
3.3
Researching our solar system
3.4
Learning about the Earth
3.4
Learning about the Earth
3.5
Exploring space
3.5
Exploring space
4.1
Learning about static electricity
4.1
Learning about static electricity
4.2
Investigating current electricity
4.2
Investigating current electricity
4.3
Examining current and potential difference
4.3
Examining current and potential difference
4.4
Exploring electrical resistance
4.4
Exploring electrical resistance
4.5
Generating electricity
4.5
Generating electricity
4.6
Using electricity responsibly
4.6
Using electricity responsibly
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