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Science Electives
Science 9
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Credits: 1 Credit
Prerequisites: None
Available in: IGN, SOS, and
LIFEPAC
Overview:
• Our Atomic World
• Volume, Mass, and Density
• Physical Geology
• Historical Geology
• Oceanography
• Astronomy
• Body Health (Part 1)
• Body Health (Part 2)
• Science and Tomorrow
• Review
Dive into science fundamentals with this
exciting course! In 9th grade science,
students explore topics in physical
science, earth and space science, and life
science. In the first semester, students
study topics such as matter structure,
volume and mass, earth structures and
changes, geology and time measurement,
and the basics of oceanography including
ocean biology, currents and turbidity, and
physical properties of the ocean.
Astronomy, constellations, and space
explorations are topics that begin
the second semester in this course.
Additional lessons explore body health,
infections and diseases, body defense
mechanisms, and medical advances. This
course is completed with a section on
science and tomorrow which reviews the
impacts of humanity on environments
and exploration. Each unit of the course
contains quizzes and a test to evaluate
progress and student mastery. Projects
and hands-on experiments included.
Additional Details: There are materials
required to complete the labs in this
course. The academy recommends
Home Science Tools as a resource for
purchasing these specialized materials.
Product codes are included with certain
items to help parents purchase the
correct materials from Home Science
Tools.
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