How does the new Science 9 Electricity Unit compare to the current Science 10 curriculum?

How does the new Science 9 Electricity Unit compare to the current Science 10 curriculum?

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Static Charge

Grade 10

It is expected that students will state the relationships between charged objects

Static Charge

Grade 10

It is expected that students will state the relationships between charged objects

Grade 9

It is expected that students will explain the production, transfer, and interaction of static electrical charges in various materials

Current Electricity

Grade 10

It is expected that students will demonstrate how electricity results from the movement of charged particles such as electrons and ions.

Current Electricity

Grade 10

It is expected that students will demonstrate how electricity results from the movement of charged particles such as electrons and ions.

Grade 9

It is expected that students will explain how electric current results from separation of charge and the movement of electrons.

Circuits and Ohm’s Law

Grade 10

It is expected that students will use apparatus to determine the relationships between current, voltage, and resistance in different types of circuits.

Circuits and Ohm’s Law

Grade 10

It is expected that students will use apparatus to determine the relationships between current, voltage, and resistance in different types of circuits.

Grade 9

It is expected that students will compare series and parallel circuits involving varying resistances, voltages, and currents.

Electrical Energy and Power Consumption

Grade 10

It is expected that students will relate power and energy to common electrical devices.

Electrical Energy and Power Consumption

Grade 10

It is expected that students will relate power and energy to common electrical devices.

Grade 9

It is expected that students will relate electrical energy to power consumption.