Subject
Subject: Science
Grade: 9
Credits:1.0
Type: Academic
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: Discover the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, as they relate to technology, society, and the environment. Build skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Preview Course
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Grade: 9
Credits:1.0
Type: Academic
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: Discover the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, as they relate to technology, society, and the environment. Build skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- 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.
Course Overview
This course enables you to develop your understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, you will develop your skills in the processes of scientific investigation. You will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity.
Course Syllabus
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
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22 Lessons
1.1
Blogging and preparing for the culminating task
1.1
Blogging and preparing for the culminating task
1.2
Describing an ecosystem
1.2
Describing an ecosystem
1.3
Analyzing an ecosystem
1.3
Analyzing an ecosystem
1.4
Sustaining terrestrial ecosystems
1.4
Sustaining terrestrial ecosystems
1.5
Sustaining aquatic ecosystems
1.5
Sustaining aquatic ecosystems
1.6
Protecting ecosystems
1.6
Protecting ecosystems
2.1
Working in chemistry
2.1
Working in chemistry
2.2
Describing matter
2.2
Describing matter
2.3
Using the periodic table
2.3
Using the periodic table
2.4
Investigating elements
2.4
Investigating elements
2.5
Building and naming compounds
2.5
Building and naming compounds
2.6
Analyzing the impact of using compounds
2.6
Analyzing the impact of using compounds
3.1
Observing the night sky
3.1
Observing the night sky
3.2
Understanding stars
3.2
Understanding stars
3.3
Modelling the solar system
3.3
Modelling the solar system
3.4
Exploring space
3.4
Exploring space
3.5
Surviving Earth
3.5
Surviving Earth
4.1
Applying static electricity
4.1
Applying static electricity
4.2
Creating electric circuits
4.2
Creating electric circuits
4.3
Measuring resistance
4.3
Measuring resistance
4.4
Producing energy
4.4
Producing energy
4.5
Using electricity wisely
4.5
Using electricity wisely
