FACILE LEARNING

Grade 9 (Sec III):
Students take one of two science courses:
Course 1: Science and Technology OR
Course 2: Applied Science and Technology

Course #1: Science and Technology Cycle II, Year I (6 credits)
Compulsory Topics:
The Living World	The Material World	The Earth and Space	The Technological World
CELL DIVISION – DNA – Mitosis – Functions of cell division (reproduction, growth, regeneration) – Meiosis and sexual development (meiosis, fertilization) – Genetic diversity TISSUES, ORGANS AND SYSTEMS – Tissues – Organs – Systems SYSTEMS NUTRITION DIGESTIVE SYSTEM – Types of foods (water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals) – Energy value of different foods – Digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus) – Transformation of food (mechanical, chemical) – Digestive glands (salivary glands, gastric glands, pancreas, liver, intestinal glands) CIRCULATORY AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS – Respiratory system (nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs) – Functions of blood constituents (plasma, formed elements) – Compatibility of blood types – Circulatory system (types of blood vessels) – Lymphatic system (lymph, antibodies) EXCRETORY SYSTEM – Urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) – Components of urine (water, mineral salts, urea) – Maintaining a balanced metabolism (kidneys, lungs, sweat glands) RELATIONSHIPS NERVOUS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMS – Central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) – Peripheral nervous system (nerves) • Neuron (synapse, axon, dendrites) • Neural inflow (voluntary act, reflex arc) – Sensory receptors (eye, ear, skin, tongue, nose) – Musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles) • Function of bones, joints and muscles • Types of muscles • Types of joint movements REPRODUCTION REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM – Puberty (male and female) – Hormone regulation in men • Spermatogenesis • Erection • Ejaculation – Hormone regulation in women • Oogenesis • Ovarian cycle • Menstrual cycle	PROPERTIES OF MATTER – Characteristic physical properties • Melting point • Boiling point • Density • Solubility – Characteristic chemical properties • Reaction to indicators – Properties of solutions • Concentration • Solute • Solvent CHANGES IN MATTER – Physical changes • Dissolution • Dilution • Phase changes – Chemical changes • Decomposition and synthesis • Oxidation • Precipitation – Forms of energy (chemical, thermal, mechanical, radiation) – Particle model ORGANIZATION OF MATTER – Pure substance (compound, element) – Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures FLUIDS – Compressible and incompressible fluids – Pressure – Relationship between pressure and volume WAVES – Frequency – Wavelength – Amplitude – Decibel scale – Electromagnetic spectrum – Deviation of light waves – Focal point of a lens	THE EARTH – Geological time scale – Major stages in the history of life on Earth – Extinctions – Fossils – Stratigraphic layers SPACE – Scale of the universe – Astronomical unit – Light year – Location of the Earth in the universe – Conditions conducive to the development of life	GRAPHICAL LANGUAGE – Geometric lines – Forms of representation (sketch, perspective drawing, oblique projection) – Basic lines – Scales – Orthogonal projections (multiview, isometric) – Sections – Dimensioning – Standards and representations (diagrams and symbols) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – Linking of mechanical parts – Typical functions – Function, components and use of motion transmission systems (friction gears, pulleys and belt, gear assembly, sprocket wheels and chain, wheel and worm gear) – Function, components and use of motion transformation systems (screw gear system, cams, connecting rods, cranks, slides, rotating slider crank mechanisms, rack-and-pinion drive) MATERIALS – Constraints (tension, compression, torsion) – Mechanical properties – Types and properties • Ferrous alloys • Nonferrous metals and alloys • Wood and modified wood BIOTECHNOLOGY – Processes • Pasteurization • Manufacture of vaccines • Assisted reproduction • Cell cultures • Genetic transformation (GMOs)

Course #2: Applied Science and Technology Cycle II, Year I (6 credits)
Compulsory Topics:
The Living World	The Material World	The Technological World
SYSTEMS NUTRITION DIGESTIVE SYSTEM – Types of foods (water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals) – Energy value of different foods – Digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus) – Transformation of food (mechanical, chemical) – Digestive glands (salivary glands, gastric glands, pancreas, liver, intestinal glands) CIRCULATORY AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS – Respiratory system (nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs) – Functions of blood constituents (plasma, formed elements) – Compatibility of blood types – Circulatory system (types of blood vessels) – Lymphatic system (lymph, antibodies) EXCRETORY SYSTEM – Urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) – Components of urine (water, mineral salts, urea) – Maintaining a balanced metabolism (kidneys, lungs, sweat glands) RELATIONSHIPS NERVOUS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMS – Central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) – Peripheral nervous system (nerves) • Neuron (synapse, axon, dendrite) • Neural inflow (voluntary act, reflex arc) – Sensory receptors (eye, ear, skin, tongue, nose) – Musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles) • Function of bones, joints and muscles • Types of muscles • Types of joint movement REPRODUCTION – Reproductive system – Cell division • Mitosis • Meiosis • Genetic diversity – Hormone regulation as it relates to human reproduction – Puberty (male and female) – Hormone regulation in men • Spermatogenesis • Erection • Ejaculation – Hormone regulation in women • Oogenesis • Ovarian cycle • Menstrual cycle	PROPERTIES OF MATTER – Characteristic physical properties • Melting point • Boiling point • Density – Characteristic chemical properties • Reaction to indicators – Properties of solutions CHANGES IN MATTER – Physical changes – Chemical changes – Forms of energy – Particle model ORGANIZATION OF MATTER – Pure substance (compound, element) – Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures FLUIDS – Compressible and incompressible fluids – Pressure – Relationship between pressure and volume WAVES – Frequency – Wavelength – Amplitude – Decibel scale – Electromagnetic spectrum – Deviation of light waves – Focal point of a lens	GRAPHICAL LANGUAGE – Geometric lines – Forms of representation (sketch, perspective drawing, oblique projection) – Basic lines – Scales – Orthogonal projections (multiview, isometric) – Axonometric projection: exploded view (reading) – Sections – Dimensioning and tolerances – Standards and representations (diagrams and symbols) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – Linking of mechanical parts – Typical functions – Function, components and use of motion transmission systems (friction gears, pulleys and belt, gear assembly, sprocket wheels and chain, wheel and worm gear) – Speed changes – Function, components and use of motion transformation systems (screw gear system, cams, connecting rods, cranks, slides, rotating slider crank mechanisms, rack-and-pinion drive) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – Power supply – Conduction, insulation and protection – Typical controls (lever, push button, flip-flop, magnetic controller) MATERIALS – Constraints (tension, compression, torsion) – Mechanical properties – Types and properties • Ferrous alloys • Nonferrous metals and alloys • Plastics (thermoplastics) • Wood and modified wood – Cells (cell components, cell membrane, nucleus, chromosomes, genes) MANUFACTURING – Shaping • Machines and tools – Manufacturing • Roughing and finishing • Characteristics of laying out – Measurements • Direct measurement (ruler) BIOTECHNOLOGY – Processes • Pasteurization • Manufacture of vaccines • Artificial insemination • Cell culture