Atlantic Canada Science 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
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:
2.2.1.1: energy change
2.2.1.2: change in colour
2.2.1.5: new chemical substance formed
Chemical Equations
Equilibrium and Concentration
2.2.2: determine, where possible, if the change in a material or object is physical or chemical on the basis of experimental data
2.2.3: identify new questions about physical and chemical changes that arise from investigations
2.3.1: identify major changes in atomic theory up to and including the Bohr model
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
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:
2.3.2.1: determine the number of protons and electrons in the atom of an element, given its atomic number
2.3.2.2: determine the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons, given the mass number and atomic number
2.3.2.3: 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
2.4.2: describe and explain the role of collecting evidence, finding relationships, and proposing explanations in the development of the periodic table
2.4.3: use a periodic table to predict properties of a family elements:
2.4.3.1: period
2.4.3.2: family
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds
2.4.4: identify the elements and number of atoms, given a chemical formula
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):
3.2.1.1: voltage
Advanced Circuits
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Circuits
3.2.1.2: electric current
Advanced Circuits
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Circuits
3.2.1.3: resistance
Advanced Circuits
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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
3.3.6: describe series and parallel (maximum two resistors) circuits involving varying resistance, voltage, and current, using Ohmsâ?? Law:
3.3.6.1: draw circuit diagrams, using circuit symbols for a cell, switch, battery, lamp, resistor, multirange meter
Advanced Circuits
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Circuits
3.4.1: relate electrical energy to domestic power consumption costs:
3.4.1.1: watt as a unit of power (1 W = 1 J/s)
3.4.3: compare examples of past and current technologies that used current electricity to meet similar needs
4.3.5: describe the effects of solar phenomena on Earth:
4.3.5.3: solar radiation
4.4.2: describe and classify the major components of the universe:
4.4.2.3: giant stars
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020