Grade 9 Academic Science
Welcome to Grade 9 Science
In this course, we will learn about chemistry, sustainability, electricity and space! I look forward to exploring new ideas and doing experiments with you!
You will need a three-ring binder, lined paper and a calculator for this course.
Please click on the links below for an outline of lesson topics and homework.
Regular practice will lead to success!
Week of March 9- March 13
Monday, March 9
- Mission to Mars Information for April 15th. Pay on Cash On-line by April 1st!
- Review Homework
- Ionic vs. Molecular Compounds
- Molecule Building Activity
HW: Start studying for the Chemistry Test on Thursday! See Google Classroom for details
Tuesday, March 10
- Finish Molecule Building Activity
- Review of Density, Metric Conversions and Classification of Matter
HW: Study for Test
Wednesday, March 11
- REVIEW for Chemistry Test
Thursday, March 12
- Chemistry Unit Test
Friday, March 13
- New Unit: Space
Have a wonderful March Break!
Week of March 2 - March 5
Monday, March 2
- Hand in Labs
- Introduction to the Periodic Table - TEd Ed Video on Mendeleeve
- Introduction to the Periodic Table - Try this Activity on p. 224 of your textbook
- Properties of Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids
HW: p. 215 #1-10
Tuesday, March 3
The Atom
History and Structure of the Atom
HW: complete worksheets and p. 233 #1-6
Wednesday, March 4
- Gas Tests: Testing for oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen
- Isotopes
- Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams
HW: complete Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams for the first 20 elements
Thursday, March 5
- Gas Tests : complete
- Check Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams
- The Periodic Table: Groups, Families, and Patterns
HW: Complete handout and study for tomorrow's Quiz
Friday, March 6
- Quiz
- Counting Atoms and Chemical Formulas
HW: complete worksheet
***Chemistry Unit Test will be held on Thursday March 12th
Week of Feb. 24-Feb. 28
Monday, Feb. 24
- Review Homework
- Characteristic Physical Properties - Density
- Solving Density Problems Using the GUESS method
HW: p. 198 #1-11
Tuesday, Feb. 25
- Lighting a Bunsen Burner - Evaluation
- Pre-Lab for Forensic Chemistry Lab
HW: complete Pre-Lab for lab tomorrow
Wednesday, Feb. 26
- Forensic Chemistry Lab
HW: formal lab write-up due on Monday, March 2
Thursday, Feb. 27
- Density Practice Quiz
- p. 201 "What Do You Think Now"
- Heterogeneous vs. Homogeneous
- Lab Equipment - Complete Sheet
- Review for Quiz Tomorrow: p. 202 #1-3, 7,9-12, p. 204 #1-16, check your answers on Google Classroom
HW: complete all the above work
Friday, Feb. 28
- Quiz - Physical & Chemical Properties, Physical & Chemical Changes, Density Calculations, Classification of Matter
- Density Activity
- Chemical and Physical Properties in Everyday Life - finish at home if necessary
HW: complete your lab for Monday!
Week of Feb. 17-Feb. 21
Monday, Feb. 17
Family Day - No school
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Chemistry Unit
- Particle Theory and Changes of State
HW: p. 178 #1-8
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
HW: p. 182 #1-5
Thursday, Feb. 20
- Physical and Chemical Changes
- Try This Activity on p. 184
HW: p. 186 #1-7, complete handout
Friday, Feb. 21
No School
Week of Feb. 10-Feb. 14
Monday, Feb. 10
- Rounding in Science
- Conversions in the Metric System
HW: complete both handouts
Tuesday, Feb. 11
- Gizmos Activity: Effect of the Environment on an Alien Species
- Variables in Science
HW: complete the Sponge Bob handout
Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Introduction to your first lab - Rotocopter Science
Thursday, Feb. 13
NO School
Friday, Feb.14
Quiz - Scientific Method/Rounding/Metric System
Rotocopter Experiment: Complete and hand int
Week of Feb. 3-Feb. 7
Monday, Feb. 3
1. Safety rules, WHMIS and HHPS Symbols
HW: Complete the worksheet
Tuesday, Feb. 4
1. Speaking Science: Using Greek prefixes and suffices to understand and create scientific words
HW: complete the handout
Wednesday, Feb. 5
1. The scientific method
HW: complete the handout and study for the quiz tomorrow!
Thursday, Feb. 6
- Review Homework
- Quiz
- Observations & Inferences: Dinosaur Bones Activity
Friday, Feb. 7
PL Day - no school for students