Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum
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
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
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
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
Density Laboratory
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
Seed Germination
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
1.3.4: organize data using a format that is appropriate to the task or experiment
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
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Element Builder
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
1.5.1: 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
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
1.5.2.b: identify each element symbol as either an uppercase symbol or an uppercase letter followed by a lower case letter.
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
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
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
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
1.7.1: identify examples of common elements, and compare their characteristics and atomic structure
1.7.1.b: define valence energy level
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
1.7.1.c: define valence electron
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
1.7.1.d: draw Bohr-Rutherford diagrams for elements 1 to 18.
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Element Builder
1.7.1.e: identify the maximum number of electrons which exist in the first three energy levels
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Electron Configuration
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)
Electron Configuration
Element Builder
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
1.9.1: 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
1.10.1: describe changes in the properties of materials that result from some common chemical reactions
1.10.1.a: distinguish between physical and chemical changes
Chemical Changes
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
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
Density Experiment: Slice and Dice
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
2.1.1: recognize that the nucleus of a cell contains genetic information and determines cellular processes
2.1.1.a: define traits
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
2.1.1.b: define heredity
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
2.1.1.c: explain the role of the nucleus and its contents in determining traits and controlling cell division
Cell Division
RNA and Protein Synthesis
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
2.2.1: discuss factors that may lead to changes in a cellâ??s genetic information
2.2.1.a: define mutation
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Evolution: Natural and Artificial Selection
2.2.2: give examples of mutations caused by:
2.2.2.ii: human activity
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Evolution: Natural and Artificial Selection
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.
2.4.3: interpret trends in data, and infer and explain relationships among the variables
Pendulum Clock
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
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
2.6.1: 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
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
2.8.1: identify major shifts in scientific understanding of genetics. Include:
2.8.1.i: Mendelâ??s experiments
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
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
3.1.1: 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
3.2.2: describe the flow of charge in an electric circuit
3.2.2.a: define electric circuit
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
Electromagnetic Induction
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)
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
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
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
Electromagnetic Induction
3.2.2.c.iii: control/switch
3.2.2.c.iv: conductor
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
Electromagnetic Induction
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
3.3.2: state a prediction and a hypothesis based on background information or an observed pattern of events
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
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
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
3.3.8.a.ii: in parallel
Advanced Circuits
Circuit Builder
Circuits
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
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
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
3.5.1: 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
4.2.2: 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.
4.3.1: 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
Orbital Motion - Kepler's Laws
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
4.4.1: 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
4.7.3: 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
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Pendulum Clock
Seed Germination
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
4.7.6: evaluate individual and group processes used in planning, problem solving, decision making, and completing a task
Estimating Population Size
Pendulum Clock
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.
4.9.1: describe and classify the major components of the universe. Include:
4.9.1.iii: giant stars
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020