Science Grade 9/Earth and Space

STAR STUFF (Physical Science: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds)

 * /Big Bang and the production and organization of matter/
 * /Structure of Atoms (Modern Atomic Theory)/
 * /Organization of Atoms (elements and the Periodic Table)/
 * /Formation and organization of simple molecules (Ionic Compounds)/
 * /Changes in the properties of matter (mass spectrometer and spectral analysis of stars)/
 * /Major Projects/ (Project Based Learning)
 * /Unit 1 Rubrics/
 * Interventions (strategies when the learner is struggling & when the learner is excelling)
 * Sample Unit Timelines

SOLAR ENERGY (Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity)

 * Big Bang and the production of energy
 * Electrical charge
 * Electrical current
 * Series and Parallel circuits
 * Electrical Energy and Power consumption
 * Solar Energy
 * Unit 2 Rubrics

SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE: Analyze Oak Bay High School’s electrical energy consumption and design a solar energy system for the new, ‘green’ Oak Bay High.

SPACE TRAVEL (Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration)

 * Big Bang and the development of the Universe
 * Other explanations of the development of the Universe
 * /Organization of the Solar System ( esp. Mars and history of Mars myths/)
 * Organization of the Earth/moon system
 * Technologies of Space Exploration

SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE: Design and build a solar powered robot surface explorer and soil tester (Lego Mindstorms)

MARS ATTACKS! (Life Science: Reproduction)

 * Is there extra-terrestrial life?
 * Definition of Life
 * Big Bang and the production of pre-biotic compounds
 * Urey and the possible development of DNA and cells
 * Cell Division (Asexual and Sexual)
 * Embryonic Development
 * Reproductive Technologies

SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE: Alien Attack Crime Scene Investigation (Using DNA analysis by Electrophoresis)