Nova Scotia Curriculum
1.1.3: explain how waves and tides are generated
1.2.2: explain how waves and tides interact with shorelines
1.3.2: continental drift
1.3.4: volcanic action
1.4.2: describe the interactions of the ocean currents, winds, and regional climates
Coastal Winds and Clouds - Metric
1.4.3: analyse factors that affect productivity and species distribution in marine and fresh water environments:
2.1.1: identify and describe the following properties of visible light:
2.1.4: refraction and dispersion
2.1.5: travels in a vacuum and in some types of media
Basic Prism
Radiation
Refraction
2.2.2: angle of incidence = angle of reflection
2.2.3: formulate operational definitions for incidence, reflection, and the normal
2.3.1: rephrase questions related to refraction in a testable form
2.3.2: predict the effect of transparent media of varying densities on the angle of refraction of light
2.3.3: estimate angles of refraction
2.3.4: describe qualitatively how visible light is refracted
Basic Prism
Ray Tracing (Lenses)
Refraction
2.3.5: estimate focal length of a convex lens by finding its focal point
2.4.1: describe different types of electromagnetic radiation, including infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves
Herschel Experiment - Metric
Radiation
2.4.2: compare the properties of visible light to the properties of other types of electromagnetic radiation, including infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves
3.2.3: calibrate a student-constructed dynamometer with known masses
4.1.1: illustrate and explain that the cell is a living system that exhibits the following characteristics of life
Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
4.1.2: explain that growth and reproduction depend on cell division
4.1.3: distinguish between plant and animal cells
4.1.6: explain that it is important to use proper terms when comparing plant and animal cells
4.2.1: relate the needs and functions of various cells and organs to the needs and functions of the human organism as a whole
4.2.2: explain structural and functional relationships between and among cells, tissues, organs, and systems in the human body
Circulatory System
Digestive System
4.2.4: evaluate individual and group processes used in researching the roles of the main organ systems
Circulatory System
Digestive System
4.3.1: describe the basic factors that affect the functions and efficiency of the human respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, and nervous systems
Circulatory System
Digestive System
4.4.4: describe three examples of the interdependence of various systems of the human body
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020