Grade 9 Academic Science: Nelson Science Perspectives 2011 ...



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Grade 9 Academic Science SNC 1D1: Nelson Science Perspectives 2012- 2013 Time Line

UNIT ONE:

Chemistry: Atoms, Elements and Compounds

Sections that you will cover:

Safety: All safety procedures and WHMIS will be reviewed

Chapter Five: Properties of Matter

5.1 : From Properties to Solutions pg. 175-178; Homework pg. 178 # 1-10

5.2 : Physical Properties pg 179-182; Homework pg. 182 # 1-5

5.3 : Chemical Properties pg. 183-186 ; Homework pg. 186 # 1-7

5.5 Lab: Forensic Chemistry

5.6 : Characteristic Physical Properties pg. 192-198 ; Homework pg. 198 #1-11

5.7 : Critical Issues: Are We Salting or Assalting Our Roads

Chapter 6: Elements and the Periodic Table

6.1 : Table of Elements p. 211-215; Homework Pg. . 215 # 1-10

6.2 Lab: Become a Metal Detective

6.4 : Patterns in the Periodic Table p 220-224; Homework Pg. 225#1-6, 8-11

6.5 Lab: Comparing Family Behaviour

6.6 : Theories of the Atom p. 228-232; Homework Pg. 233 # 1-7

6.7 : Explaining the Periodic Table pg. 234-240; Homework pg. 240 #1-9

6.8: From Charcoal to Diamonds pg. 241-244; Homework pg. 244 # 1-6

Chapter 7: Chemical Compounds

7.1 : Putting Atoms Together pg. 257-261; Homework pg. 261 #1-11

7.3: How Atoms Combine p. 263-266; Homework pg. 266 #1-10

7.4 Lab : Making Molecular Models

7.5 Lab : What is this Gas?

7.8 ( DDT) : DDT is forever

UNIT TWO:

Astronomy: The Study of the Universe

Sections that will be covered:

Chapter 8: Our Place in Space

8.1: Touring the Night Sky p. 305-308 Homework: pg. 308 # 1-9

8.2: The Sun p. 309-312 Homework: pg. 312 #1-9

8.3 : The Solar System: The Sun and the Planets pg. 313-317 Homework: pg. 317 # 1-9

8.4 Lab: A Scale Model of the Solar System

8.5: Motions of Earth, the Moon and Planets pg. 320-328 Homework: pg. 328 # 1-14

8.6: Patterns in the Night Sky pg. 329-333 Homework: pg. 333 # 1-8

8.7 Lab: Using a Star Map

8.9 : Observing Celestial Objects from Earth pg. 338-343 Homework :pg. 343 #1-13

8.11 Satellites pg. 346-351 Homework: pg. 351 # 1-9

Chapter 9: Beyond the Solar System

9.1: Measuring Distances beyond the Solar System pg. 365-369 Homework pg. 369 #1-7,10

9.2 The Characteristics of Stars pg. 370-373 Homework pg. 373# 1-10

9.4 The Life Cycle of Stars pg. 375-382 Homework pg. 382 # 1-10

9.5 The Formation of the Solar System pg. 383-384 Homework pg. 384 # 1-6

9.6 Other Components of the Universe pg. 385 – 391 Homework pg. 391 # 1-9

9.7 The Origin and Evolution of the Universe pg. 393-397 Homework pg. 397 # 1-6; Chapter Review pg. 400 # 1-27 ( please speak to your teacher regarding the chapter review as there are many questions)

Chapter 10: Space Research and Exploration

10.1 : Space Exploration- Col. Hadfield will be mentioned in this section pg. 409- 418 Homework pg. 418 # 1-11

10.2 Challenges of Space Travel Your teacher will assign homework if required

UNIT THREE:

Physics: The Characteristics of Electricity

Sections that will be covered:

Chapter 11: Static Electricity

11.1: What is Static Electricity? Pg. 465-471 Homework: pg. 471# 2-9

11.2 : Charging by Contact pg. 472-477 Homework: pg. 477# 1-3,5

11.4: Conductors and Insulators pg. 480-482 Homework pg. 482 # 1-4, 6,7

11.6: Charging by Induction pg. 486-489 Homework pg. 489 # 2-6

11.7: Lab Charging Object by Induction :

11.8 Electric Discharge pg. 492-495 Homework pg. 495 # 1, 2, 5

Chapter Review: pg. 498 # 1-8, 10-12, 15-18

Chapter 12: Electrical Energy Production

12.1: Introducing Current Electricity pg. 507-508 Homework pg 508 # 2-5

12.2: Electric Circuits pg. 509-510 Homework pg. 510 # 2-5

12.3 : Electric Energy pg. 511- 514 Homework pg. 514 # 3-8

12.4: Forms of Current Electricity pg. 515-517 Homework pg. 517 # 2-4

12.5: Generating Current Electricity pg. 518-528 Homework pg. 528 # 3-7

12.7: Electrical Power and Efficiency pg. 530- 535 Homework pg. 535 # 2-7

12.8 Lab: Examining Electrical Energy Production

Chapter 13: Electrical Quantities in Circuits ( please note, Chapter 13 may be done before Chapter 12: please confirm with your teacher)

13.1: Circuits and Circuit Diagrams pg. 551-554 Homework pg. 554 # 1-7

13.2 Lab : Connecting Multiple Loads

13.3: Electric Current pg. 556-557 Homework pg. 557 # 1-4

13.5: Potential Difference pg. 560-561 Homework pg. 561 # 2-4

13.6: Lab Measuring Voltage and Current in Circuits

13.7: Resistance in Circuits pg. 564-566 Homework pg. 566 # 2-7

13.8 Lab Determining the Relationship Between Current and Potential Difference

13.9: Relating Current, Voltage and Resistance pg. 568-570 Homework pg. 570 # 2-9

13.10: How Series and Parallel Circuits Differ pg. 571-575 Homework pg. 575 # 2-7

UNIT FOUR:

Ecology: Sustainable Ecosystems

Sections that should be covered:

Chapter 2 : Understanding Ecosystems :

Homework will be the discretion of the classroom Science Teacher

2. Introducing Ecosystems

2.4 Energy Flow in Ecosystems

2.5 Food Webs and Ecological Pyramids

2.6 Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems

2.7 Biotic and Abiotic Influences on Ecosystems

EXAM REVIEW WEEK OF JUNE 3/13- GOOD LUCK(

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