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SNC1WGrade 9
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Vision and Goals of the Grade 9 Science Course
The Importance of STEM Education
Curiosity and Wonder in Science
The Program in Science
Overview
Courses in Science, Grades 9 to 12
Curriculum Expectations
Fundamental Concepts and “Big Ideas” in Science
The Strands and Topics in the Grade 9 Science Course
Scientific and Engineering Design Processes
Program Planning and Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning in Science
Instructional Approaches in Science
Health and Safety in Science Education
Coding and the Impact of Emerging Technologies
Skilled Trades
Climate Change
Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement
Culturally Responsive and Relevant Assessment and Evaluation in Science
The Achievement Chart for Grade 9 Science
Expectations by Strand
A. STEM Skills, Careers, and Connections
A1. STEM Investigation Skills
A2. Applications, Careers, and Connections
B. Biology
B1. Relating Science to Our Changing World
B2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts
C. Chemistry
C1. Relating Science to Our Changing World
C2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts
D. Physics
D1. Relating Science to Our Changing World
D2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts
E. Earth and Space Science
E1. Relating Science to Our Changing World
E2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts
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