9th Grade(Biology)

Science Process skills

Using Scientific Tools (mass & volume)

Introduction to Matter

• Atoms
• Density

Nature of Science

Classification

Dichotomous Keys

6 Kingdoms of Life

Characteristics & Needs of Living Things

Atomic Structure

Phases of Matter & Phase Changes

Properties of Matter 

Chemical vs. Physical Change

Scientific Method

Characteristics of Living Things

Biochemistry (Chemistry of Life)

Matter & Atomic Structure

Atomic Theory

Periodic Table

Properties of Elements & Matter

Forming Compounds

Atomic Stability

Skills used in Science

Observation, etc.

Kinematics (1 dimensional)

What is Environmental Science?

Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Heosphere

Ecosystems

Biomes

Nutrient Cycles

Layers of the Earth

Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Cell Structure and Function

Comparing Plant & Animal Cells  

Mitosis

Elements, Mixtures, & Compounds

Periodic Table

Understanding Chemical Reactions

Cell structure & function

Cell Processes

• Movement through Vells
• Cell Cycle
• Photosynthesis
• Cellular Respiration

Types of Compounds & Properties of Compounds

Naming Comopunds

Chemical Bonds & Models

Chemical Formulas, Reactions, & Equations

Simple Machines

Conservation of Energy

Kinematics (2 dimensional)

Projectile Motion

Populations

Biodiversity

Water, Air, Land Uses & Pollution & Management

Climate Change

Food & Agriculture

Landforms and Change

Erosion & Deposition

Weather & Climate

Water Cycle

Mendelian Genetics

Punnett Squares (single trait crosses)

Meiosis

Theory of Evolution

Force & Motion

Speed & Velocity

Newton's Laws

Work, Power, & Simple Machines

Genetics

Genetic Engineering

DNA protein synthesis

Behavior of gases

Gas Laws

Kinetic Theory

States of Matter

Forces and Vectors in Depth

Friction

Thermo-dynamics (heat fundamentals)

Thermo-Dynamics (heat transmission)

Mining & Mineral Resources

Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy

Waste

Finish Weather & Climate

Seasons

Earth, Sun, Moon Relationship

Ecology

Food webs

Energy pyramids

Interactions Between Organisms

Population ecology

Biomes

Energy 

Potential vs. Kinetic Energy  

Conservation of Energy

Electricity & Magnetism

Human Body Systems

Stoichiometry & Moles

Water & Solutions

Acid-Base Reactions

Wave phenomena (Sound, Light)

Electricity & Magnetism

Environmental & Human Health

Policy & Future