Nova Scotia Curriculum
1.1.1: recognize that the nucleus of a cell contains genetic information and determines cellular processes
Cell Structure
RNA and Protein Synthesis
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
DNA Analysis
Roller Coaster Physics
1.1.4: illustrate and describe the basic processes of mitosis and meiosis
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
1.3.1: 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
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
2.1.3: investigate materials and describe them in terms of their physical properties
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
2.2.1: describe changes that result from common chemical reactions:
2.2.2: change in colour
Chemical Changes
Chemical Changes
2.2.5: new chemical substance formed
Chemical Equations
Equilibrium and Concentration
2.2.3: precipitate formed
2.3.1: identify major changes in atomic theory up to and including the Bohr model
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Element Builder
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
2.4.1: identify examples of common elements, and compare their characteristics and atomic structure
Element Builder
Electron Configuration
2.4.2: describe and explain the role of collecting evidence, finding relationships, and proposing explanations in the development of the periodic table
Electron Configuration
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds
2.4.4: metalloids
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):
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
3.2.2: electric current
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
3.2.3: resistance
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
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
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
3.3.1: rephrase questions in a testable form related to series and parallel circuits
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
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
4.3.3: asteroids/meteors
4.4.3: giant stars
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020