Long Range Plans

Grade Level Grade 9 Subject Science

Date September 2018 – January 2019 Teacher Student Teacher: Ashley Gunderson
Teacher Mentor: Robyn Baraniecki

Timeline Unit Learner Key Materials and Instructional Assessment and Evaluation
Outcomes Concepts/Topic Resources Methods/Procedures
s
Unit A: GLO’s: Understanding Textbook (Science Direct Instruction – Student Formative (0% of final course grade)
Biological 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 Diversity In Action 9) notes books corresponding to  Definition Building
Diversity / 4.0 powerpoints/board lectures,  Variation Lab Simulation
Value of Powerpoints, demos, videos  4 Squares Brainstorming
SLO’s: Variation notes,  Textbook Practice Questions
STSK 1.1/ STSK assignments, Interactive - Jigsaws, labs,  Diagramming Reproduction Stages
Sept. 5 – 1.2/ STSK 1.3/ Reproduction worksheets made Brain-storming, discussions  Candy DNA
Sept. 25 STSK 1.4 by me  Gummy Worm Chromosomes
DNA and the Indirect Instruction – Inquiry-  Who Has What Number Worksheet
~ 15 STSK 2.1/ STSK Genetic Code Straws, colored based learning, guided  Gummy Bear Genetics
classes 2.2/ STSK 2.3/ Cell Division paper, beakers reading, concept formation
 Placemat Activity
STSK 2.4/ STSK and timers
Summative (Part of 80% of final course
2.5 Effects of Independent study – Research
grade – see grade breakdown below for
Reducing Licorice, jube projects
details):
STSK 3.1/ STSK Biological jubes and
 Wanted Poster Research Project
3.2/ STSK 3.3/ Diversity toothpicks Experiential Learning –
 Human Characteristics Lab
STSK 3.4/ STSK simulations, experiments
 Punnett Square Worksheet
3.5 Gummy Worms
 Topic Quizzes
STSK 4.1/ Gummy Bears  Unit Exam
STSK 4.2/ STSK
4.3/ STSK 4.4 Poster Paper

Laptops
Sept. 26 Unit B: GLO’s: Laboratory Textbook (Science Direct Instruction – Student Formative (0% of final course grade)
– Oct. 28 Matter 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 Safety In Action 9) notes books corresponding to  Exit Slips
and / 4.0 powerpoints/board lectures,  Element Bingo
demos  Questions
~ 20 Chemical SLO’s: Properties of Powerpoints,  Elephant Toothpaste
classes Change STSK 1.1/ STSK Matter notes, Interactive - labs, Brain-  make ice cream
1.2/ STSK 1.3 assignments, storming, discussions  marshmallow compounds
Atomic Theory worksheets made  Heads Down Thumbs Up
STSK 2.1/ STSK by me Indirect Instruction – Inquiry-  Project self assessment
2.2/ STSK 2.3/ Understanding based learning, guided
STSK 2.4 the Periodic Hydrogen reading Summative ( Part of 80% of final course
Table peroxide, yeast grade – see grade breakdown below for
STSK 3.1/ STSK and food coloring Independent study – Research details):
3.2/ STSK 3.3/ Ionic and ½ Creamer, ice, project  Safety and WHMIS Quiz
STSK 3.4 Molecular salt, vanilla  Topic Quizzes
Compounds Experiential Learning –  Unit Test
STSK 4.1/ White paper for experiments  Periodic Tables Family Album Project
STSK 4.2/ STSK Chemical project
 ID mystery substances lab
4.3/ STSK 4.4/ Reactions
 dissolving alka-seltzers
STSK 4.5 Laptops for
project research

Alka-Seltzer
tablets, beakers
and water

Marshmallows
and toothpicks
Oct. 29 – Unit C: GLO’s: Chemicals in the Textbook (Science Direct Instruction – Student Formative (0% of final course grade)
Nov. 18 Environm 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 Environment In Action 9) notes books corresponding to  Human Activities Jigsaw
ental powerpoints/board lectures,  Litmus Paper and Neutralizing Acid
~ 13 Chemistr SLO’s: Acids and Bases Powerpoints, demos Lab
classes y STSK 1.1/ STSK notes,  Diffusion Demo
1.2/ STSK 1.3/ Nutrients for assignments, Interactive - labs, Brain-  Testing for organic molecules
STSK 1.4/ STSK Living worksheets made storming, discussions, jig-saws  Calculating ppm worksheet
1.5 Organisms by me  Textbook questions
STSK 2.1/ STSK Indirect Instruction – Inquiry-  Soil activity
2.2/ STSK 2.3/ Measuring Water quality based learning, guided  Water quality virtual lab
STSK 2.4/ STSK Chemical Simulation link reading  Feathers and oil demo/lab
2.5/ STSK 2.6/ Amounts and
STSK 2.7 Toxicity Independent study – Research
project
 STSK 3.1/ STSK Litmus paper, Summative (Part of 80% of final course
3.2/ STSK 3.3/ acid and bases Experiential Learning – grade – see grade breakdown below for
STSK 3.4/ STSK samples experiments, simulations details):
3.5  Biological Indicator Graphing
Clay and sand soil Assignment
samples, water,  Topic Quizzes
filter paper  Unit Test
 Air Pollution Research Project
Fake feathers,  Debate
vegetable oil

Graphing Paper

Laptops/iPads
Nov. 19 – Unit D: GLO’s: Electrical Energy Textbook (Science Direct instruction – lectures, Formative (0% of final course grade)
Dec. 10 Electrical 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 In Action 9) demonstrations, videos  Heads Down Thumbs Up
Principle / 4.0 Electrical  Exit Slips
~15 s and SLO’s: Circuits and Mini-whiteboards Interactive instruction –labs,  Group/Class discussions
classes Technolo STSK 1.1/ STSK Flow of discussions, brain-storming,  Textbook practice questions
gies 1.2/ STSK 1.3/ Electricity Powerpoints, game-based learning  Mini-whiteboard review game
STSK 1.4/ STSK notes,  Series and Circuit lab or PhET
1.5 Energy assignments, Indirect Instruction – Inquiry- simulation circuit construction
Transformations worksheets made based learning, guided  Ohms simulation
STSK 2.1/ STSK by me reading  Building a better cell lab
2.2/ STSK 2.3/ Energy Sources
STSK 2.4/ STSK and Alternatives Circuit building Experiential Learning – Summative (Part of 80% of final course
2.5/ STSK 2.6/ materials (bulbs, simulations, model building grade – see grade breakdown below for
STSK 2.7/ STSK meters, wire, details):
2.8/ STSK 2.9 batteries) or phET  Topic Quizzes
simulation
 Unit Tests
STSK 3.1/ STSK
 Paying for electricity worksheet
3.2/ STSK 3.3/ Ohms phet
 Power Calculations Worksheet
STSK 3.4/ STSK simulation
 Ohms Worksheet
3.5
Laptops/iPads for
STSK 4.1/ simulations
STSK 4.2/ STSK
4.3/ STSK 4.4
 Carbon,zinc,
water, vinegar,
salt water, sugar
water, voltmeter,
beakers
Dec. 10 – Unit E: GLO’s: Models of the Textbook (Science Direct instruction – lectures, Formative (0% of final course grade)
Jan. 10 Space 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 Universe In Action 9) demonstrations, videos  Heads Down Thumbs Up
Explorati / 4.0  Exit Slips
~13 on Discovery Powerpoints, Interactive instruction –labs,  Group/Class discussions
classes SLO’s: Through notes, discussions, brain-storming,  Textbook practice questions
STSK 1.1/ STSK Technology assignments, game-based learning  Kahoot Games
1.2/ STSK 1.3/ worksheets made  Brainstorming Space
STSK 1.4/ STSK Matter in Space by me Indirect Instruction – Inquiry-  Construction paper models
1.5/ STSK 1.6 based learning, guided  Triangulation lab
Space Transport Styrofoam balls, reading, film study  The Martian Movie Analysis
STSK 2.1/ STSK and Survival flashlight (tentative)
2.2/ STSK 2.3/ Independent study – Research Summative (Part of 80% of final course
STSK 2.4/ STSK Dangers of Poster Paper project and questions grade – see grade breakdown below for
2.5 Space details):
STSK 3.1/ STSK Exploration Laptops/iPads Experiential Learning –model
 Topic Quizzes
3.2/ STSK 3.3 building, game-based learning
 Unit Tests
Kahoot
 Space exploration project
STSK 4.1/
 Graphing the planets assignment
STSK 4.2/ STSK Protractor, meter
4.3 sticks, measuring
tape
Jan. 10 – Review Review of Entire Course Formative (0% of final course grade)
Jan 17 -Worksheets, Questions and Review
Activities
Jan 17 – Final Summative, Written Exam on entire course Summative - 10% of final course grade
Jan 30 is Exam -Written exam
KAHS PAT Summative, Multiple Choice, Written Exam on entire course Summative - 10% of final course grade
Exam EXAM -Written exam
Period
 Grade Breakdown:
Each unit is weighted equally according to Alberta Education
General Breakdown
Assessment Percent of Final Grade
Summative Assessments (assignments, projects, 80%
quizzes, unit exams)
Final Exam 10%
Provincial Achievement Test 10%

Specific Breakdown

Course Section Mark Breakdown

A: Biological Diversity Formative - N/A
Quizzes, Projects, Labs, Assign. 10%
16% of Final Course Mark Unit Exam 6%
B: Matter and Chemical Change Formative - N/A
Quizzes, Projects, Labs, Assign. 10%
16% of Final Course Mark Unit Exam 6%
C: Environmental Chemistry Formative - N/A
Quizzes, Projects, Labs, Assign. 10%
16% of Final Course Mark Unit Exam 6%
D: Electrical Principles and Technologies Formative - N/A
Quizzes, Projects, Labs, Assign. 10%
16% of Final Course Mark Unit Exam 6%
E: Space Exploration Formative - N/A
Quizzes, Projects, Labs, Assign. 10%
16% of Final Course Mark Unit Exam 6%
Review N/A
In-Class Final 10% of Final Course Mark
Achievement Test 10% of Final Course Mark