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• Use particle models and symbolic formulas to represent the types and numbers of atoms in simple molecules (e.g., H2O, CO2).
• Differentiate discrete molecular units from extended ionic solids using particle model ideas and element/ion symbols (e.g., NaCl).
• Explain how bonding arrangements affect observable properties such as melting point and behavior of substances.

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• Describe how plant roots absorb water and dissolved minerals from soil
• Explain how different root shapes help plants survive in different environments
• Identify how roots support anchoring and help transport materials to stems and leaves+ Show more

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• Analyze how diction influences tone and reader perception.
• Identify the impact of syntax choices on emphasis and pacing.
• Evaluate how language choices reflect author purpose and genre conventions.

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• Learn how to interpret bar graphs and relate them to written content
• Understand the purpose of labels, legends, and categories in graphics
• Identify how graphics can summarize, contrast, or extend textual information+ Show more

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• Identify the main purpose of a written passage.
• Understand how an author's purpose influences writing style.
• Recognize the relationship between audience and language choices.

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• Understand how plants transfer carbon from the atmosphere to organic matter during photosynthesis
• Identify the processes involved in moving carbon within the biosphere and atmosphere
• Recognize human impacts on the natural carbon cycle and their environmental consequences

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• Explain ethical, legal, and social considerations in biotechnology applications such as genome editing and recombinant organisms.
• Analyze risks and benefits related to biosafety, ecological impact, intellectual property, and equitable access.
• Describe how regulatory frameworks and public consultation influence real-world deployment of biotechnology in Alberta and beyond.

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• Understand different energy transition pathways and their environmental impacts.
• Analyze the role of renewable energy, storage, and carbon capture in decarbonization.
• Evaluate trade-offs among reliability, cost, and greenhouse gas reduction in energy planning.+ Show more

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• Explain what disturbance regimes are and how fire and other disturbances shape forests.
• Describe how frequency, intensity, and spatial extent affect regeneration and succession.
• Use evidence from text to identify main ideas and support claims about forest change.

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• Identify multiple types of evidence for natural selection, including fossils, anatomical similarities, and genetic/function links.
• Explain how environmental pressures can increase the survival or reproductive success of certain heritable traits.
• Connect changes in trait frequency over generations to the process of adaptation.

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• Understand the basic concepts of metabolism, including catabolic and anabolic pathways.
• Learn how energy flow is regulated in organisms through hormonal signals and nutrient availability.
• Recognize how metabolic priorities shift in response to environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Explain how wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and wave speed relate across mechanical and electromagnetic waves
• Use superposition, interference, and standing-wave ideas to describe observable wave patterns
• Apply basic optics principles (reflection, refraction, and lens imaging) and calculate/interpret key quantitative relationships+ Show more

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• Evaluate scientific explanations by judging the quality and limits of evidence used to support claims.
• Distinguish correlation from cause by looking for mechanisms and patterns across contexts.
• Assess whether explanations consider alternative hypotheses and can be tested fairly against the same evidence.+ Show more

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• Understand cellular specialization and how it contributes to tissue function.
• Explain how intercellular communication regulates group behavior of cells.
• Identify different mechanisms of chemical signaling among cells.+ Show more

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• Apply right-triangle ratios to solve measurement problems in real-world contexts.
• Use the sine law and cosine law to interpret and analyze complex measurement scenarios.
• Evaluate and justify the most appropriate trigonometric tools for solving practical problems.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's systems interact through matter and energy transfers.
• Identify feedback mechanisms such as albedo changes, sediment transport, and nutrient movement.
• Describe energy sources, sinks, and phase-change energy transfers in Earth systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how magnets interact through forces that act at a distance.
• Distinguish magnetic forces from contact forces such as pushing and friction.
• Describe how magnetic interaction strength changes with distance and pole orientation.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy transfer and matter cycling support biological systems.
• Use scientific terminology to describe processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
• Analyze passages and statements to distinguish correct scientific claims from incorrect ones.+ Show more

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• Identify biological factors that influence health behaviors.
• Differentiate between genetic influences and physical health conditions.
• Recognize the importance of biological factors in health outcomes.

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• Analyze character actions to understand underlying themes
• Integrate textual evidence into analysis with clear links
• Interpret nuanced language features to support claims+ Show more

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• Identify main ideas and supporting details in a paragraph
• Understand how organization enhances coherence
• Analyze the use of topic sentences and transitions in texts

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• Define measurable physical properties and explain why they help classify matter
• Identify properties such as density, solubility, melting point, boiling point, and conductivity from descriptions
• Connect quantitative measurements (mass, volume, temperature) to observable physical behavior

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• Explain how meiosis creates genetic variation through chromosome segregation and independent assortment.
• Describe how recombination and the mixing of alleles can lead to differences among siblings.
• Connect genetic variation to survival and reproduction in changing environments.

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• Identify components of ecosystems and their interactions
• Understand ecological principles in ecosystem management
• Recognize strategies used to preserve and restore ecosystems+ Show more

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• Understand how commas are used to separate items and clauses for clarity.
• Identify correct punctuation in complex sentences.
• Apply punctuation rules to improve sentence readability.+ Show more

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• Explain how producers, consumers, and decomposers move matter through a terrestrial ecosystem
• Describe how carbon and nutrients cycle as organisms grow, eat, and decompose
• Use evidence from an ecosystem example to trace the path of matter from soil to living things and back

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• Distinguish ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding using electron-transfer and electron-sharing models
• Use Lewis structures and basic bonding ideas to explain structure and observable properties (conductivity, melting point, solubility)
• Connect macroscopic material behaviors to microscopic bonding frameworks

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• Understand the structure of mitochondria
• Explain how mitochondria produce energy
• Describe the process of oxidative phosphorylation+ Show more

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• Explain how invasive species spread and why they can grow rapidly in new environments
• Describe how invasive species can change food webs, habitats, and nutrient cycles
• Identify real-world impacts of invasive species on biodiversity and ecosystem services

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• Understand and explain the concept of astronomical units.
• Compare the sizes and distances of planets relative to Earth.
• Interpret data from tables and charts representing the solar system.+ Show more

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• Explain how heat moves by conduction, convection, and radiation in everyday settings.
• Describe how insulation, window glazing, and weather stripping reduce heat transfer.
• Connect material properties (such as conductivity and thickness) to thermal performance.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of formulating clear and testable research questions.
• Recognize the role of operational definitions and variable classification in experiments.
• Distinguish between independent, dependent, and controlled variables.+ Show more

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• Explain how galaxy redshifts provide evidence for the expansion of the universe.
• Describe how the cosmic microwave background supports the idea of a hot, dense early universe.
• Use evidence from large-scale structure and gravity to discuss galaxy formation and clustering.

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• Explain how carbon and nitrogen enter living systems and leave them through biological and chemical processes
• Describe the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and why cycling rates vary by environment
• Connect food webs to biogeochemical cycles using evidence from respiration, decomposition, and uptake

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• Understand the concept of expected value as the long-term average outcome of random variables.
• Apply probability and outcomes to calculate expected value in real-world scenarios.
• Interpret expected value as a measure of central tendency in probabilistic models.+ Show more

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• Understand different methods for organizing collected data such as tables, charts, and graphs.
• Interpret and evaluate the clarity and effectiveness of visual data representations.
• Apply appropriate data organization techniques to real-world scenarios to improve analysis and communication.+ Show more

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• Apply the principles of relative dating (superposition, original horizontality, lateral continuity, and cross-cutting relationships) to interpret rock sequences.
• Identify and explain how unconformities represent gaps in the geological record.
• Use fossil assemblages to correlate rock strata from different locations.

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Explain the law of conservation of mass in both physical and chemical changes
• Use mass balance reasoning to compare total mass before and after a process
• Interpret reaction equations to check whether measured masses are consistent with stoichiometry+ Show more

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• Identify the central theme of a short story through characters' choices, imagery, and dialogue.
• Analyze how recurring ideas and patterns across different story sections deepen the theme.
• Support theme claims with evidence from multiple parts of a story.

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• Understand how to form and interpret linear equations based on real-world scenarios.
• Apply linear models to solve practical problems involving distance, cost, and data trends.
• Evaluate the reasonableness of linear models and interpret their parameters in context.+ Show more

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• Explain how promoter architecture and transcription factors determine the timing and strength of transcription in gene regulation.
• Analyze how epigenetic modifications and alternative splicing influence mRNA availability and protein isoforms.
• Evaluate how post-translational regulation (e.g., phosphorylation and ubiquitination) changes protein output and phenotype.

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• Define keystone species and explain why they can strongly influence an ecosystem even if they are not the most abundant.
• Describe how trophic control by predators and mutualisms with pollinators can cause cascading effects.
• Identify evidence that suggests an organism is a keystone species and predict impacts on biodiversity and habitat complexity.+ Show more

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• Understand the effects of translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations on geometric figures.
• Apply transformation concepts to solve real-world problems involving shape adjustments and measurements.
• Analyze the properties preserved or changed through various transformations to understand symmetry, congruence, and similarity.+ Show more

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• Define torque and understand its role in rotational motion.
• Identify the lever arm and understand its significance in levers.
• Explain the concept of rotational equilibrium and conditions for balance.+ Show more

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• Explain the conservation of mass principle using particle/atom reasoning
• Use mass conservation to interpret measurements in closed chemical systems
• Apply mass conservation to balance real-world material accounting (e.g., combustion and gas collection)

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• Identify safe lab behaviors and describe when personal protective equipment is needed during investigations.
• Use ethical reporting practices by recording accurate measurements, citing sources when appropriate, and explaining limitations.
• Match safety and reporting choices to real-world science classroom expectations.