Grade 9 Ontario Curriculum
GRADE 9 – MATHEMATICS (MTH1W)
Key Learning Areas:
Number Sense & Numeration
Integers, rational numbers, exponents
Order of operations, scientific notation
Real-life application of numbers
Algebra & Linear Relations
Expressions, equations, inequalities
Solving linear equations
Graphing linear relations
Tables, graphs, slope, intercepts
Geometry & Measurement
Area, volume, surface area
Pythagorean theorem
Transformations
Data & Probability
Data management & statistics
Mean, median, mode, range
Probability models, tree diagrams
Skills Developed:
Problem-solving, modeling
Step-by-step reasoning
Mathematical communication
GRADE 9 – SCIENCE (SNC1W)
Biology – Sustainable Ecosystems
Ecosystems, food chains, biomes
Human impact & biodiversity
Sustainability & environmental stewardship
Chemistry – Atoms & Elements
Particle theory, atomic structure
Periodic table, elements vs compounds
Physical vs chemical changes
Physics – Electricity
Current, voltage, resistance
Circuits, conductors, insulators
Real-life electrical safety
Earth & Space – Space Systems
Solar system, galaxies, universe
Space exploration & technology
GRADE 9 – ENGLISH (ENG1D/ENG1L/ENG1P)
Focus Areas:
Reading short stories, novels, non-fiction
Writing paragraphs, essays, summaries
Vocabulary development & grammar
Oral communication – presentations
Media literacy – ads, videos, digital texts
GRADE 9 – GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA (CGC1D)
Topics Covered:
Natural resources, climate, landforms
Economic activities across Canada
Population distribution & immigration
Sustainable development in Canada
Indigenous land relationships
GRADE 9 – FRENCH (FSF1D/1P)
Conversational French:
Grammar: tenses, conjugation
Reading and writing French paragraphs
French culture in Quebec & Canada
GRADE 9 – HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PPL1O)
Topics Covered:
Fitness training, wellness routines
Healthy relationships & mental health
Nutrition and substance awareness
Team & individual sports