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Grade 9 Science Curriculum Map Monthly:
2009-2010
September:
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Sci.
Inq,Num,Lit
Unit/Concept
Scientific Inquiry
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Given a problem in science students will be able to
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Write a problem statement.
Identify appropriate independent and dependent variables.
Formulate an appropriate and testable hypothesis.
Identify constants or controlled variables for the experiment.
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Scientific Inquiry
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Develop a clear procedure for testing the hypothesis.
Use appropriate scientific tools and techniques to make observations and
gather data.
Create a proper data table and an appropriate graph for the data that was
collected.
Scientific Numeracy
Scientific
Numeracy
Given a data table or a graph students will be able to
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Scientific
Literacy
Identify number patterns in data and use those to write out a conclusion.
Scientific Literacy
Given a procedure, conclusion, or experiment
 Evaluate for validity, being replicable, or accuracy
9.1 – Energy cannot be created or
destroyed; however, energy can
be converted from one form to
another.
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Describe the effects of adding energy to matter in terms of the motion of
atoms and molecules, and the resulting phase changes.
Explain how energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and
radiation.
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Phases/ states
of mater
Vaporization
Melting
Freezing
Condensing
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Energy
9.1 – Energy cannot be created or 
Transformati destroyed; however, energy can
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be converted from one form to
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Chemical
Structures
and
Properties
9.4 Atoms react with one another 
to form new molecules.
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Describe the effects of adding energy to matter in terms of the motion of
atoms and molecules, and the resulting phase changes.
Explain how energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation.
Describe the general structure of the atom, and explain how the properties of
the first 20 elements in the Periodic Table are related to their atomic
structures.
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Isotopes
Ions
Electron cloud
Valence
electrons
Groups
Periods
Dot diagram
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December:
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Chemical
Structures
and
Properties
Unit/Concept
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9.4 Atoms react with one another 
to form new molecules.
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Describe how atoms combine to form new substances by transferring
electrons (ionic bonding) or sharing electrons (covalent bonding)
Explain the chemical composition of acids and bases, and explain the change
of pH in neutralization reactions.
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Chemical bond
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Ion
pH scale
indicator
buffer
acid
base
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January:
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Chemical
Structures
and
Properties
9.4 Atoms react with one another 
to form new molecules.
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Explain how the structure of the carbon atom affects the type of bonds it
forms in molecules
Explain the general formation and structures of carbon-based polymers,
including synthetic polymers, such as polyethylene, and biopolymers such as
carbohydrates.
Explain how simple chemical monomers can be combined to create linera,
branched, and/or cross-linked polymers.
Explain how the chemical structure of polymers affect their physical
properties.
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Monomer
Polymer
Linear Polymer
Cross linked
polymer
Branched
polymer
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February:
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Unit/Concept
Energy
Transformati 9.2 The electrical force is a
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universal force that exists
between any two charged
objects.
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Describe energy transformations among heat, light, electricity, and motion.
Explain the relationship among voltage, current, and resistance in a simple
series circuit.
Explain how electricity is used to produce heat and light in incandescent
bulbs and heating elements.
Describe the relationship between current and magnetism.
Explain how heat is used to generate electricity.
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Conductor
Series circuit
Parallel circuit
Insulator
Resistance
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Energy
Transformatio
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Chemical
Structures and
Properties
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9.3 Various sources of energy
are used by humans and all
have advantages and
disadvantages.
9.5 Due to its unique chemical
structure, carbon atoms form
unique compounds.
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Describe the availability, current uses and environmental issues related to the
use of fossil and nuclear fuels to produce electricity
Describe the availability, current uses and environmental issues related to the
use of hydrogen fuel cells, wind and solar energy to produce electricity.
Describe combustion reactions of hydrocarbons and their resulting byproducts.
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Fossil fuel
Non renewable
resource
Renewable
resource
Wind generator
Thermal
pollution
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Chemical
Structures and
Properties
Global
Interdependenc
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9.6 Chemical technologies
present both risks and
benefits to the health and
well-being of humans, plants,
and animals.
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Explain the short and long-term impacts of landfills and incineration of waste
materials on the quality of the environment.
9.8 The use of resources by
 Explain how the release of sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere can form
human populations may affect
acid rain, and how acid rain affects water sources, organisms and humanthe quality of the
made structures.
environment.
 Explain how the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere
increases Earth’s “greenhouse” effect and may cause climate changes.
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Pollution
Landfill
Recycling
Greenhouse effect
Global warming
Acid rain
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May:
Unit/Concept
Global
Interdependenc
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9.8 The use of resources by
human populations may affect
the quality of the
environment.
Explain how the accumulation of mercury, phosphates, and nitrates affects
the quality of water and the organisms that live in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
9.9 Some materials can be
recycled, but others accumulate
in the environment and may
affect the balance of the Earth
systems
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Explain how land development, transportation options and consumption
of resources may affect the environment.
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Global
Interdependenc
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9.9 Some materials can be
recycled, but others
accumulate in the
environment and may affect
the balance of the Earth
systems.
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Describe human efforts to reduce consumption of raw materials and
improve air and water quality.
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