Gizmos for New Brunswick - Science: 9th Grade (New Brunswick Curriculum adopted 2002)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this province's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

1: : Life Science: Reproduction

1.1: : Cellular Processes

1.1.1: : recognize that the nucleus of a cell contains genetic information and determines cellular processes

1.1.2: : explain the importance of using the terms gene and chromosome properly

1.1.3: : identify major shifts in scientific understanding of genetics

1.1.4: : illustrate and describe the basic processes of mitosis and meiosis

1.2: : Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

1.2.1: : distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction in representative organisms

1.2.3: : identify questions to investigate about sexual reproduction in plants

1.2.4: : use tools and apparatus safely to investigate the structure of flowers

1.2.5: : communicate the results of an investigation into the structure of flowers

1.3: : Genetic Changes

1.3.1: : provide examples of genetic conditions that cannot be cured using scientific and technological knowledge at the present time

1.3.3: : evaluate information and evidence gathered on the topic of genetics and genetic engineering

2: : Physical Science: Atoms and Elements

2.1: : Safety Considerations and Physical Properties

2.1.3: : investigate materials and describe them in terms of their physical properties

2.2: : Chemical Changes/Reactions

2.2.1: : describe changes that result from common chemical reactions:

2.2.2: : change in colour

2.2.5: : new chemical substance formed

2.2.3: : precipitate formed

2.3: : Atomic Theory

2.3.1: : identify major changes in atomic theory up to and including the Bohr model

2.3.2: : use models in describing the structure and the components of atoms and molecules, and explain the importance of choosing words that are scientifically appropriate:

2.3.3: : be able to write the appropriate symbol for an isotope, given the number of protons and neutrons

2.4: : Periodic Law

2.4.1: : identify examples of common elements, and compare their characteristics and atomic structure

2.4.2: : describe and explain the role of collecting evidence, finding relationships, and proposing explanations in the development of the periodic table

2.4.4: : metalloids

3: : Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity

3.2: : Static Electricity and Electric Current

3.2.1: : describe the flow of charge in an electrical circuit and describe the factors affecting the amount of resistance in a wire (length, diameter, type):

3.2.2: : electric current

3.2.3: : resistance

3.3: : Series and Parallel Circuits

3.3.2: : use an ammeter and a voltmeter to measure current and voltage in series and parallel circuits

3.3.5: : present graphically the data from investigation of voltage, current, and resistance in series and parallel circuits

3.3.1: : rephrase questions in a testable form related to series and parallel circuits

3.4: : Use of Electrical Energy

3.4.1: : relate electrical energy to domestic power consumption costs:

3.4.3: : compare examples of past and current technologies that used current electricity to meet similar needs

4: : Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration

4.3: : Composition and Characteristics of the Solar System

4.3.3: : asteroids/meteors

4.4: : Composition and Characteristics of the Universe

4.4.3: : giant stars

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

New Brunswick - Science: 9th Grade

New Brunswick Curriculum | Adopted: 2002

1: : Life Science: Reproduction

2: : Physical Science: Atoms and Elements

3: : Physical Science: Characteristics of Electricity

4: : Earth and Space Science: Space Exploration