Grade 9 Worksheets

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• Formulate investigable questions about changing biological and physical systems
• Construct evidence-based predictions using scientific concepts and observations
• Identify independent, dependent and controlled variables in investigations+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage, current and resistance influence electrical risk
• Compare electrical-risk scenarios using a qualitative model
• Identify contact conditions that can increase electrical exposure+ Show more

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• Distinguish between diploid body cells and haploid gametes
• Explain how meiosis reduces chromosome number
• Describe the role of homologous chromosome exchanges in variation+ Show more

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• Explain how matter moves between living and nonliving reservoirs.
• Describe carbon transfers through photosynthesis, food chains and decomposition.
• Distinguish bioaccumulation from biomagnification in food chains.+ Show more

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• Describe how mitosis produces genetically similar daughter cells.
• Explain the role of mitosis in growth and tissue repair.
• Compare budding with vegetative propagation in asexual reproduction.+ Show more

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• Define current, potential difference, and resistance using correct units
• Calculate current, voltage, and resistance using Ohm's law
• Interpret current-voltage graphs for approximately ohmic components+ Show more

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• Identify the four interconnected Earth systems and their components
• Explain how solar energy drives the water cycle
• Describe how sunlight supports photosynthesis and most food webs+ Show more

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• Identify the source, conducting path, and load in electric circuits
• Compare series and parallel circuits using their current pathways
• Predict how opening a switch affects current flow+ Show more

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• Identify elements using atomic numbers and proton counts.
• Represent electron arrangements for the first twenty elements.
• Explain how outer-shell electrons relate to chemical properties.+ Show more

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• Identify valence electrons and explain their role in chemical bonding.
• Distinguish ionic bonding from covalent bonding using particle models.
• Interpret chemical formulas and distinguish molecules from formula units.+ Show more

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• Interpret tables and graphs to identify patterns in scientific data
• Evaluate the limitations of simplified scientific models
• Distinguish evidence from reasoning in scientific explanations+ Show more

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• Understand the stages and types of ecological succession and their characteristics.
• Identify factors influencing succession dynamics and community changes over time.
• Explain how succession models predict long-term ecosystem responses to environmental changes.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of genes as DNA segments coding for proteins.
• Explain the processes of transcription and translation in protein synthesis.
• Identify how gene regulation influences phenotypic traits in crops and livestock.+ Show more

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• Understand Mendelian inheritance patterns including dominant and recessive alleles.
• Differentiate between genotypes and phenotypes in genetic traits.
• Apply Punnett square logic to predict offspring ratios.+ Show more

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• Describe the different types of forces including contact and non-contact forces.
• Understand how vector quantities like magnitude and direction combine to influence motion.
• Apply qualitative reasoning to predict the effects of opposing forces on objects.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between mixtures and solutions in terms of uniformity and separability.
• Identify the roles of solute and solvent in solutions.
• Explain how concentration affects the appearance and behaviour of mixtures.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of mechanical advantage and how it is calculated.
• Identify different types of simple machines and their trade-offs between force and distance.
• Recognize real-world examples of mechanical advantage in regional equipment like bale lifters and scaffold hoists.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure of DNA and its double-helix composition.
• Identify how chromosomes organize genetic information within the cell.
• Differentiate between nuclear and organelle genomes and their roles.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of balancing chemical equations to obey the conservation of atoms and mass.
• Identify the correct coefficients to balance chemical reactions.
• Relate formula notation to measurable mass relationships in chemical reactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of electromagnetic induction and its role in generating electrical power.
• Identify how changing magnetic flux induces an electromotive force in conductors.
• Explain the relationship between magnetic flux change, induced voltage direction, and frequency.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of energy losses in electrical systems.
• Identify strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Evaluate the impact of device selection and system design on overall efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret coefficient ratios in chemical equations to determine relationships among reactants and products.
• Apply mass concepts to estimate the mass of substances formed or consumed in chemical reactions.
• Relate symbolic chemical equations to real-world mass calculations in industrial and environmental contexts.

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• Understand different mechanisms of asexual reproduction such as binary fission, budding, spore formation, and vegetative propagation.
• Identify ecological advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction methods.
• Recognize Alberta-specific examples of asexual reproduction like aspen root suckers and horticultural practices.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure of combined series and parallel circuits.
• Learn to simplify complex circuits by reducing series and parallel components.
• Identify equivalent resistances in mixed networks.+ Show more

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• Understand the definitions of electric current, voltage, and resistance as fundamental electrical quantities.
• Interpret typical magnitudes and units of electrical quantities in regional electrical systems.
• Analyze circuit components and energy transfer based on electrical measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic components of an atom: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• Explain how atomic number and mass number relate to isotopes and element identity.
• Describe simple models of nuclei and electron shells to interpret chemical behavior.+ Show more

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• Understand the definitions of speed, velocity, and acceleration and how they differ.
• Apply scalar and vector measures to describe object motion.
• Interpret real-world examples of motion using kinematic measures.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between sexual and asexual propagation and their effects on genetic diversity.
• Trace inheritance patterns of traits through chromosomes and Mendelian principles.
• Examine the ecological and societal implications of selection and breeding practices.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of work as energy transfer by force and displacement.
• Identify how simple machines change the magnitude or direction of applied forces.
• Explain the relationships among force, distance, work, and mechanical advantage in practical contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles involved in predicting chemical reaction products.
• Apply knowledge of reactant properties and reaction types to estimate possible outcomes.
• Recognize common patterns such as synthesis, decomposition, oxidation, and neutralization.+ Show more

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• Understand the characteristic behaviors of individual electrical components.
• Identify real-world examples of component responses such as heating and sensor functions.
• Analyze how component curves, power ratings, and operating limits influence circuit stability and efficiency.+ Show more

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• Explain the principle of conservation of mass in chemical reactions.
• Identify examples of mass conservation in real-world systems.
• Understand how mass measurements change in sealed systems and during combustion.+ Show more

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• Understand standardized symbols used in schematic circuit diagrams.
• Interpret circuit topology, component values, and connection types from diagrams.
• Predict current paths, voltage drops, and node relationships in various circuit layouts.+ Show more

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• Explain the origin of magnetic fields from permanent magnets and moving electric charges.
• Describe the concept of magnetic field lines and their directional properties.
• Connect the practical applications of magnetism such as compass navigation and industrial sensing.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of physical changes and how they differ from chemical changes.
• Identify examples of physical changes in everyday life and the environment.
• Explain the processes involved in phase changes like melting, freezing, and mechanical alteration.+ Show more

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• Understand how kinematic descriptions, force balances, and energy considerations integrate to analyze complex motion.
• Apply graphs, equations, and net-force reasoning to real-world scenarios like braking, cable cars, and stopping distances.
• Interpret motion data and apply principles from physics to predict and evaluate system behaviors under various conditions.

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• Understand the role of sex chromosomes in determining sex-linked traits.
• Describe inheritance patterns of X-linked recessive conditions in mammals.
• Explain mechanisms such as hemizygosity and dosage compensation in sex-linked inheritance.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of relative motion and how it depends on the observer's frame of reference.
• Identify real-world examples illustrating how velocities combine vectorially.
• Calculate displacement, speed, and acceleration relative to different reference frames.+ Show more

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• Understand the use of element symbols and chemical formulas to represent substances
• Identify the meaning of subscripts in chemical formulas
• Recognize common chemical formulas such as H2O, NaCl, and CaCO3+ Show more

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• Understand the ecological, economic, and health risks associated with genetic technologies.
• Evaluate potential consequences such as gene flow, resistance development, and market impacts.
• Identify mitigation strategies, long-term monitoring needs, and the uncertainties involved in risk assessment.+ Show more

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• Understand the origin and nature of Earth's magnetic field.
• Identify the regional variation in magnetic declination and its effects.
• Explain how Earth's magnetic properties influence navigation and environmental monitoring.+ Show more

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• Understand key ethical issues in the application of genetic technologies.
• Analyze societal impacts of genetic science on different stakeholders.
• Evaluate the role of policy, consent, and public dialogue in responsible genetics development.+ Show more

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• Understand how motion graphs represent displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
• Interpret the slope and area under motion graphs to determine physical quantities.
• Identify curved segments in graphs as changing acceleration regions.+ Show more

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• Describe the differences between series and parallel circuits.
• Explain how current and voltage behave in series and parallel arrangements.
• Identify real-world examples of circuit configurations.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent, and metallic.
• Identify properties associated with each type of bonding based on electron interactions.
• Recognize how bonding types affect material properties and applications in industry and the environment.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction.
• Identify examples of reproductive strategies in Alberta species.
• Compare ecological trade-offs associated with different reproductive modes.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.
• Distinguish between physical and chemical changes based on evidence.
• Recognize environmental and industrial examples of chemical transformations.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of the particulate model of matter.
• Identify how particle behaviour explains diffusion, pressure, and temperature changes.
• Relate the arrangement and motion of particles in solids, liquids, and gases to observable phenomena.+ Show more