Gizmos for Newfoundland and Labrador - Science: 9th Grade (Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum adopted 2009)

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

1: : Atoms, Elements, and Compounds

1.3: : Properties of Matter

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

1.3.1.a: : distinguish between physical and chemical properties

1.3.1.b: : list examples of physical and chemical properties. Include:

1.3.1.b.1: : Physical

1.3.1.b.1.iii: : electrical conductivity

1.3.1.b.1.iv: : magnetism

1.3.1.b.1.vi: : density

1.3.1.b.2: : Chemical

1.3.1.b.2.i: : combustibility

1.3.2: : state a prediction and a hypothesis based on background information or an observed pattern of events

1.3.4: : organize data using a format that is appropriate to the task or experiment

1.4: : Atomic Theory

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

1.4.2.a: : describe the contribution of various individuals (scientists) to the development of current atomic theory. Include:

1.4.2.a.iv: : Rutherford

1.4.2.a.v: : Bohr

1.4.4: : use models in describing the structure and components of atoms

1.4.4.a: : define atom

1.4.4.b: : distinguish among protons, neutrons, and electrons in terms of their:

1.4.4.b.i: : charge

1.5: : Elements

1.5.1: : explain the importance of using words that are scientifically appropriate

1.5.1.a: : define element

1.5.2: : identify and write chemical symbols for common elements. Include:

1.5.2.xvi: : Silicon

1.5.2.xx: : Lead

1.5.2.a: : recognize that elements are represented by an internationally agreed upon system of symbols

1.5.2.b: : identify each element symbol as either an uppercase symbol or an uppercase letter followed by a lower case letter.

1.6: : Elements and the Periodic Table

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

1.6.1.a: : identify the Periodic Table as a listing of all known elements

1.6.1.c: : distinguish between atomic number and atomic mass

1.6.1.d: : using atomic mass and atomic number for an element, determine its number of protons, electrons, and neutrons

1.6.2: : using the Periodic Table, develop an understanding that the elements are grouped on the basis of similar characteristics. Include:

1.6.2.d: : define family

1.7: : The Periodic Table and Atomic Theory

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

1.7.1.b: : define valence energy level

1.7.1.c: : define valence electron

1.7.1.d: : draw Bohr-Rutherford diagrams for elements 1 to 18.

1.7.1.e: : identify the maximum number of electrons which exist in the first three energy levels

1.7.2: : interpret patterns and trends, and explain relationships among variables

1.7.2.a: : make comparisons of energy level diagrams for elements from the same family (group)

1.8: : Chemical Compounds

1.8.1: : identify and write chemical formula of common compounds

1.8.1.b: : identify whether a simple compound is ionic or molecular (covalent).

1.8.1.c: : identify that a compound is represented by a combination of element symbols known as a chemical formula, which indicates the proportion in which the elements are present

1.9: : Naming Chemical Compounds

1.9.1: : identify and write chemical formula of common compounds

1.9.1.a: : list chemical formulas for some common chemical ionic compounds. Include:

1.9.1.a.i: : table salt or sodium chloride (NaCl)

1.9.1.c: : list chemical formulas for some common chemical molecular (covalent) compounds. Include:

1.9.1.c.i: : sucrose or table sugar (C12H22O11)

1.9.1.d: : name simple molecular (covalent) compounds

1.10: : Changes in Matter

1.10.1: : describe changes in the properties of materials that result from some common chemical reactions

1.10.1.a: : distinguish between physical and chemical changes

1.11: : Evidence of Change in Matter

1.11.1: : describe changes in the properties of materials that result from some common chemical reactions

1.11.1.b: : list examples of physical and chemical changes. Include:

1.11.1.c: : Physical

1.11.1.c.i: : change of state

1.11.1.c.ii: : cutting

1.11.1.d: : Chemical

1.11.1.d.ii: : fruit ripening

1.11.1.d.iii: : combustion

1.11.1.e: : list evidence that a chemical change may have occurred. Include:

1.11.1.e.v: : process is difficult to reverse

1.11.3: : identify new questions about physical and chemical changes that arise from investigations

1.11.4: : organize data using a format that is appropriate to the task or experiment

2: : Reproduction

2.1: : Function of the Nucleus

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

2.1.1.a: : define traits

2.1.1.b: : define heredity

2.1.1.c: : explain the role of the nucleus and its contents in determining traits and controlling cell division

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

2.1.2.b: : describe chromosomes as being composed of numerous genes

2.2: : Mutations

2.2.1: : discuss factors that may lead to changes in a cellâ??s genetic information

2.2.1.a: : define mutation

2.2.2: : give examples of mutations caused by:

2.2.2.ii: : human activity

2.3: : The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

2.3.2: : illustrate and describe the basic processes of cell division, including what happens to the cell membrane and the contents of the nucleus

2.3.2.a: : define mitosis

2.3.2.b: : state and briefly describe the four phases of mitosis followed by cytokinesis. Include:

2.3.2.b.i: : Prophase

2.3.2.b.ii: : Metaphase

2.3.2.b.iii: : Anaphase

2.3.2.b.iv: : Telophase

2.3.3: : select and integrate information from various print and electronic sources to examine chromosomes

2.3.3.a: : observe, identify, and describe a cell nucleus undergoing division

2.3.3.b: : observe, identify, and describe chromosomes in each stage of mitosis.

2.4: : Asexual Reproduction

2.4.3: : interpret trends in data, and infer and explain relationships among the variables

2.5: : Meiosis

2.5.1: : illustrate and describe the basic processes of cell division, including what happens to the cell membrane and the content of the nucleus

2.5.1.a: : state and briefly describe the eight phases of meiosis

2.5.1.b: : define diploid

2.5.1.c: : define haploid

2.5.5: : organize data using a format that is appropriate to the task or experiment

2.6: : Sexual Reproduction

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

2.6.1.a: : explain how various organisms reproduce sexually. Include:

2.6.1.a.ii: : flowering plant

2.6.2: : compare sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of their advantages and disadvantages

2.6.2.b: : compare the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. Include:

2.6.2.b.iii: : genetic variety in offspring

2.8: : Modern Genetics

2.8.1: : identify major shifts in scientific understanding of genetics. Include:

2.8.1.i: : Mendelâ??s experiments

2.8.1.ii: : Watson and Crickâ??s double helix model of DNA

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

2.8.2.i: : Down syndrome

3: : Electricity

3.1: : Static Electricity

3.1.1: : explain the production of static electrical charges in some common materials

3.1.1.c: : differentiate between static and current electricity using operational definitions

3.1.1.d: : describe the types of charges on objects. Include:

3.1.1.d.iii: : neutral

3.1.2: : explain the production of static electrical charges in some common materials

3.1.2.a: : define electric discharge

3.2: : Current Electricity

3.2.2: : describe the flow of charge in an electric circuit

3.2.2.a: : define electric circuit

3.2.2.b: : identify that electric potential is provided at the source and â??usedâ?? by the circuit elements (a potential or voltage drop occurs)

3.2.2.c: : describe the parts of an electric circuit. Include:

3.2.2.c.i: : source of electrical energy

3.2.2.c.ii: : electrical load

3.2.2.c.iii: : control/switch

3.2.2.c.iv: : conductor

3.2.3: : explain the importance of using precise language while studying the characteristics of electricity

3.2.3.a: : define electric current

3.2.4: : compare (qualitatively) static electricity and electric current

3.2.5: : organize information using a format appropriate to studying and describing current electricity

3.2.5.a: : create circuit diagrams using appropriate circuit symbols. Include symbols for:

3.2.5.a.i: : bulb

3.2.5.a.iii: : battery

3.2.5.a.iv: : wires

3.2.5.a.v: : resistors

3.2.5.a.vi: : ammeter

3.2.5.a.vii: : voltmeter

3.3: : Resistance

3.3.2: : state a prediction and a hypothesis based on background information or an observed pattern of events

3.3.3: : identify new questions and problems that arise from what was learned concerning voltage, current and resistance

3.3.3.a: : state Ohmâ??s Law

3.3.8: : describe positive and negative effects of parallel and series connections of resistors (or bulbs). Include:

3.3.8.a: : describe the effect on the total resistance of the circuit as resistors are added:

3.3.8.a.i: : in series

3.3.8.a.ii: : in parallel

3.3.10: : use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data

3.3.13: : describe pros and cons of parallel and series connections of cells

3.3.13.a: : distinguish between series and parallel connections of cells

3.3.13.c: : indicate that parallel connections maintain the effective voltage, but the resulting battery life is lengthened

3.3.16: : analyze the design of technologies, how they function, and how they impact our daily lives. Include:

3.3.16.i: : fuses

3.3.17: : describe series and parallel circuits, with a maximum of two resistors, involving varying resistance, voltage and current

3.3.18: : interpret patterns and trends in data, and infer and explain relationships among the variables

3.4: : Power and Energy

3.4.1: : relate electrical energy to domestic power consumption costs

3.4.1.c: : define electrical power.

3.4.3: : explain the importance of using precise language in evaluating electrical energy costs

3.4.3.a: : given power rating and time, determine electrical energy used

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

3.4.8.a: : recognize that Energuide labels are used to aid customers

3.5: : Energy Generators

3.5.1: : describe the transfer and conversion of energy from a generating station to the home

3.5.1.a: : identify the components of an electrical generator. Include:

3.5.1.a.i: : coil of wire

3.5.1.a.ii: : magnets

3.5.1.b: : describe different types of electrical generating stations. Include:

3.5.1.b.ii: : thermal

4: : Space

4.2: : Investigating Matter

4.2.2: : identify that celestial bodies move in cyclic paths called orbits and that these orbits result from gravitational forces.

4.2.3: : identify that planets, suns, and moons revolve on a central axis.

4.3: : Early Models of the Universe

4.3.1: : describe theories on the formation of the solar system

4.3.1.a: : describe the contributions made by various individuals to our knowledge and understanding of celestial bodies and their motions. Include:

4.3.1.a.v: : Kepler

4.3.3: : use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data

4.3.4: : organize data using a format that is appropriate to the task or experiment

4.3.7: : relate personal activities and various scientific and technological endeavours to specific

4.3.8: : describe the science underlying particular technologies designed to explore natural phenomena, extend human capabilities, or solve practical problems

4.4: : The Sunâ??s Effects on Earth

4.4.1: : describe the effects of solar phenomena on Earth

4.4.1.a: : define and describe how the following phenomena affect life on Earth

4.4.1.a.iii: : solar radiation

4.7: : Technologies used to Explore Space

4.7.3: : propose alternative solutions to a given practical problem, select one, and develop a plan

4.7.4: : test the design of a constructed device or system

4.7.6: : evaluate individual and group processes used in planning, problem solving, decision making, and completing a task

4.8: : Theories for the Origin of the Universe

4.8.5: : define and explain a light year

4.8.5.a: : calculate the travel time to a distant star at a given speed.

4.9: : Components of the Universe

4.9.1: : describe and classify the major components of the universe. Include:

4.9.1.iii: : giant stars

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Newfoundland and Labrador - Science: 9th Grade

Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum | Adopted: 2009

1: : Atoms, Elements, and Compounds

2: : Reproduction

3: : Electricity

4: : Space