Idaho State Standards for Science: Grade 9
Currently Perma-Bound only has suggested titles for grades K-8 in the Science and Social Studies areas. We are working on expanding this.
ID.1. Physical Science: Nature of Science: Students exercise the basic tenets of scientific investigation, make accurate observations, exercise critical thinking skills, apply proper scientific instruments of investigation and measurement tools, and communicate results in problem solving. Students evaluate the validity of information by utilizing the tools of scientific thinking and investigation. Students summarize their findings by creating lab reports using technical writing including graphs, charts, and diagrams to communicate the results of investigations.
1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization
9.PS.1.1.1. The student will be able to explain the scientific meaning of system, order, and organization. (648.01a)
9.PS.1.1.2. The student will be able to apply the concepts of order and organization to a given system. (648.01a)
1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation
9.PS.1.2.1. The student will be able to use observations and data as evidence on which to base scientific explanations. (648.02a)
9.PS.1.2.2. The student will be able to develop models to explain concepts or systems. (648.02b)
9.PS.1.2.3. The student will be able to develop scientific explanations based on knowledge, logic, and analysis. (648.02c)
1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement
9.PS.1.3.1. The student will be able to measure changes that can occur in and among systems. (648.03b)
9.PS.1.3.2. The student will be able to analyze changes that can occur in and among systems. (648.03b)
9.PS.1.3.3. The student will be able to measure and calculate using the metric system. (648.03c)
1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State
9.PS.1.4.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function
9.PS.1.5.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills
9.PS.1.6.1. The student will be able to identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. (649.01a)
9.PS.1.6.2. The student will be able to utilize the components of scientific problem solving to design, conduct, and communicate results of investigations. (649.01b)
9.PS.1.6.3. The student will be able to use appropriate technology and mathematics to make investigations. (649.01c)
9.PS.1.6.4. The student will be able to formulate scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. (649.01d)
9.PS.1.6.5. The student will be able to analyze alternative explanations and models. (649.01e)
9.PS.1.6.6. The student will be able to communicate and defend a scientific argument. (649.01f)
9.PS.1.6.7. The student will be able to explain the differences among observations, hypotheses, and theories. (649.01g)
1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors
9.PS.1.7.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.8. Understand Technical Communication
9.PS.1.8.1. The student will be able to analyze technical writing, graphs, charts, and diagrams. (658.02a)
ID.2. Physical Science: Physical Science: Students explain the structure and properties of atoms, including isotopes. Students explain how chemical reactions, while requiring or releasing energy, can neither destroy nor create energy or matter. Students explain the differences between fission and fusion. Students explain the interactions of force and mass in describing motion using Newton's Laws. Students explain how energy can be transformed from one form to another while the total amount of energy remains constant. Students classify energy as potential and/or kinetic, and as energy contained in a field.
2.1. Understand the Structure and Function of Matter and Molecules and Their Interactions
9.PS.2.1.1. No objectives at this grade level.
2.2. Understand Concepts of Motion and Forces
9.PS.2.2.1. The student will be able to explain motion using Newton's Laws of Motion. (650.04b)
2.3. Understand the Total Energy in the Universe is Constant
9.PS.2.3.1. The student will be able to explain that energy can be transformed but cannot be created nor destroyed. (650.05a)
9.PS.2.3.2. The student will be able to classify energy as potential and/or kinetic and as energy contained in a field. (650.05b)
2.4. Understand the Structure of Atoms
9.PS.2.4.1. The student will be able to describe the properties, function, and location of protons, neutrons, and electrons. (650.01a)
9.PS.2.4.2. The student will be able to explain the processes of fission and fusion. (650.01b)
9.PS.2.4.3. The student will be able to describe the characteristics of isotopes. (650.01c)
9.PS.2.4.4. The student will be able to state the basic electrical properties of matter. (650.01d)
9.PS.2.4.5. The student will be able to describe the relationships between magnetism and electricity.
2.5. Understand Chemical Reactions
9.PS.2.5.1. The student will be able to explain how chemical reactions may release or consume energy while the quantity of matter remains constant. (650.03a)
ID.3. Physical Science: Biology
3.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
ID.4. Physical Science: Earth and Space Systems
4.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
ID.5. Physical Science: Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students understand that science and technology interact and impact both society and the environment.
5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
9.PS.5.1.1. No objectives at this grade level.
5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology
9.PS.5.2.1. The student will be able to explain how science advances technology. (655.01a)
9.PS.5.2.2. The student will be able to explain how technology advances science. (655.01a)
9.PS.5.2.3. The student will be able to explain how science and technology are pursued for different purposes. (656.01b)
5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them
9.PS.5.3.1. No objectives at this grade level.
ID.1. Earth Science: Nature of Science: Students exercise the basic tenets of scientific investigation, make accurate observations, exercise critical thinking skills, apply proper scientific instruments of investigation and measurement tools, and communicate results in problem solving. Students evaluate the validity of information by utilizing the tools of scientific thinking and investigation. Students summarize their findings by creating lab reports using technical writing including graphs, charts, and diagrams to communicate the results of investigations.
1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization
9.ES.1.1.1. The student will be able to explain the scientific meaning of system, order, and organization. (648.01a)
9.ES.1.1.2. The student will be able to apply the concepts of order and organization to a given system. (648.01a)
1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation
9.ES.1.2.1. The student will be able to use observations and data as evidence on which to base scientific explanations. (648.02a)
9.ES.1.2.2. The student will be able to develop models to explain concepts or systems. (648.02b)
9.ES.1.2.3. The student will be able to develop scientific explanations based on knowledge, logic, and analysis. (648.02c)
1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement
9.ES.1.3.1. The student will be able to measure changes that can occur in and among systems. (648.03b)
9.ES.1.3.2. The student will be able to analyze changes that can occur in and among systems. (648.03b)
9.ES.1.3.3. The student will be able to measure and calculate using the metric system. (648.03c)
1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State
9.ES.1.4.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function
9.ES.1.5.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills
9.ES.1.6.1. The student will be able to identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. (649.01a)
9.ES.1.6.2. The student will be able to utilize the components of scientific problem solving to design, conduct, and communicate results of investigations. (649.01b)
9.ES.1.6.3. The student will be able to use appropriate technology and mathematics to make investigations. (649.01c)
9.ES.1.6.4. The student will be able to formulate scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. (649.01d)
9.ES.1.6.5. The student will be able to analyze alternative explanations and models. (649.01e)
9.ES.1.6.6. The student will be able to communicate and defend a scientific argument. (649.01f)
9.ES.1.6.7. The student will be able to explain the differences among observations, hypotheses, and theories. (649.01g)
1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors
9.ES.1.7.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.8. Understand Technical Communication
9.ES.1.8.1. The student will be able to analyze technical writing, graphs, charts, and diagrams. (658.02a)
ID.2. Earth Science: Physical Science
2.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
ID.3. Earth Science: Biology
3.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
ID.4. Earth Science: Earth and Space Systems: Students describe the current theory explaining the formation of the solar system. Students explain earth processes, events (erosion, uplifting, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.), and geological time. Students explain Earth's heat sources.
4.1. Understand Scientific Theories of Origin and Subsequent Changes in the Universe and Earth Systems
9.ES.4.1.1. The student will be able to explain the current scientific theory that suggests that the solar system formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas. (654.01a)
9.ES.4.1.2. The student will be able to identify methods used to estimate geologic time. (654.01b)
9.ES.4.1.3. The student will be able to show how interactions among the solid earth, oceans, atmosphere, and organisms have changed the earth system over time. (654.01c)
4.2. Understand Geo-chemical Cycles and Energy in the Earth System
9.ES.4.2.1. The student will be able to explain the internal and external energy sources of the earth (654.02a)
ID.5. Earth Science: Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students understand that science and technology interact and impact both society and the environment. Students describe issues such as water and air quality, hazardous waste, renewable and nonrenewable resources.
5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
9.ES.5.1.1. The student will be able to analyze environmental issues such as water and air quality, hazardous waste, and depletion of natural resources. (656.01a)
5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology
9.ES.5.2.1. The student will be able to explain how science advances technology. (655.01a)
9.ES.5.2.2. The student will be able to explain how technology advances science. (655.01a)
9.ES.5.2.3. The student will be able to explain how science and technology are pursued for different purposes. (655.01b)
5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them
9.ES.5.3.1. The student will be able to describe the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. (656.03a)
ID.1. Biology: Nature of Science: Students exercise the basic tenets of scientific investigation, make accurate observations, exercise critical thinking skills, apply proper scientific instruments of investigation and measurement tools, and communicate results in problem solving. Students evaluate the validity of information by utilizing the tools of scientific thinking and investigation. Students summarize their findings by creating lab reports using technical writing including graphs, charts, and diagrams to communicate the results of investigations.
1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization
9.B.1.1.1. The student will be able to explain the scientific meaning of system, order, and organization. (648.01a)
9.B.1.1.2. The student will be able to apply the concepts of order and organization to a given system. (648.01a)
1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation
9.B.1.2.1. The student will be able to use observations and data as evidence on which to base scientific explanations. (648.02a)
9.B.1.2.2. The student will be able to develop models to explain concepts or systems. (648.02b)
9.B.1.2.3. The student will be able to develop scientific explanations based on knowledge, logic and analysis. (648.02c)
1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement
9.B.1.3.1. The student will be able to measure changes that can occur in and among systems. (648.03b)
9.B.1.3.2. The student will be able to analyze changes that can occur in and among systems. (648.03b)
9.B.1.3.3. The student will be able to measure and calculate using the metric system. (648.03c)
1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State
9.B.1.4.1. Reference to 7.S.3.2.1. (Grade 7)
1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function
9.B.1.5.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills
9.B.1.6.1. The student will be able to identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. (649.01a)
9.B.1.6.2. The student will be able to utilize the components of scientific problem solving to design, conduct, and communicate results of investigations. (649.01b)
9.B.1.6.3. The student will be able to use appropriate technology and mathematics to make investigations. (649.01c)
9.B.1.6.4. The student will be able to formulate scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. (649.01d)
9.B.1.6.5. The student will be able to analyze alternative explanations and models. (649.01e)
9.B.1.6.6. The student will be able to communicate and defend a scientific argument. (649.01f)
9.B.1.6.7. The student will be able to explain the differences among observations, hypotheses, and theories. (649.01g)
1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors
9.B.1.7.1. No objectives at this grade level.
1.8. Understand Technical Communication
9.B.1.8.1. The student will be able to analyze technical writing, graphs, charts, and diagrams. (658.02a)
ID.2. Biology: Physical Science
2.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
ID.3. Biology: Biology: Students explain the importance of cells as they relate to the organization and structure of complex organisms, differentiation and specialization during development, and the chemical reactions necessary to sustain life. Students describe the functions of cell structures. Students use the theory of evolution to explain diversity of life.
3.1. Understand the Theory of Biological Evolution
9.B.3.1.1. The student will be able to use the theory of evolution to explain how species change over time. (652.01a)
9.B.3.1.2. The student will be able to explain how evolution is the consequence of interactions among the potential of a species to increase its numbers, genetic variability, a finite supply of resources, and the selection by the environment of those offspring better able to survive and reproduce. (652.01a)
3.2. Understand the Relationship between Matter and Energy in Living Systems
9.B.3.2.1. The student will be able to explain how matter tends toward more disorganized states (entropy). (653.01a)
9.B.3.2.2. The student will be able to explain how organisms use the continuous input of energy and matter to maintain their chemical and physical organization. (653.01b)
9.B.3.2.3. The student will be able to show how the energy for life is primarily derived from the sun through photosynthesis. (653.01c)
9.B.3.2.4. The student will be able to describe cellular respiration and the synthesis of macromolecules. (653.01d)
9.B.3.2.5. The student will be able to show how matter cycles and energy flows through the different levels of organization of living systems (cells, organs, organisms, communities) and their environment. (653.01h)
3.3. Understand the Cell is the Basis of Form and Function for All Living Things
9.B.3.3.1. The student will be able to identify the particular structures that underlie the cellular functions. (651.01a)
9.B.3.3.2. The student will be able to explain cell functions involving chemical reactions. (651.01b)
9.B.3.3.3. The student will be able to explain how cells use DNA to store and use information for cell functions. (651.01c)
9.B.3.3.4. The student will be able to explain how selective expression of genes can produce specialized cells from a single cell. (651.01e)
ID.4. Biology: Earth and Space Systems
4.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
ID.5. Biology: Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students understand that science and technology interact and impact both society and the environment. Students describe issues such as water and air quality, hazardous waste, renewable and nonrenewable resources.
5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
9.B.5.1.1. The student will be able to analyze environmental issues such as water and air quality, hazardous waste, forest health, and agricultural production. (656.01a)
5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology
9.B.5.2.1. The student will be able to explain how science advances technology. (655.01a)
9.B.5.2.2. The student will be able to explain how technology advances science. (655.01a)
9.B.5.2.3. The student will be able to explain how science and technology are pursued for different purposes. (656.01b)
5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them
9.B.5.3.1. The student will be able to describe the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. (656.03a)
ID.8-9.PS. Physical Science
8-9.PS.1. Nature of Science: Students exercise the basic tenets of scientific investigation, make accurate observations, exercise critical thinking skills, apply proper scientific instruments of investigation and measurement tools, and communicate results in problem solving. Students evaluate the validity of information by utilizing the tools of scientific thinking and investigation. Students summarize their findings by creating lab reports using technical writing including graphs, charts, and diagrams to communicate the results of investigations.
8-9.PS.1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization
8-9.PS.1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation
8-9.PS.1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement
8-9.PS.1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State
8-9.PS.1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function
8-9.PS.1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills
8-9.PS.1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors
8-9.PS.1.8. Understand Technical Communication
8-9.PS.2. Physical Science: Students explain the structure and properties of atoms, including isotopes. Students explain how chemical reactions, while requiring or releasing energy, can neither destroy nor create energy or matter. Students explain the differences between fission and fusion. Students explain the interactions of force and mass in describing motion using Newton's Laws. Students explain how energy can be transformed from one form to another while the total amount of energy remains constant. Students classify energy as potential and/or kinetic, and as energy contained in a field.
8-9.PS.2.1. Understand the Structure and Function of Matter and Molecules and Their Interactions
8-9.PS.2.2. Understand Concepts of Motion and Forces
8-9.PS.2.3. Understand the Total Energy in the Universe is Constant
8-9.PS.2.4. Understand the Structure of Atoms
8-9.PS.2.5. Understand Chemical Reactions
8-9.PS.3. Biology
8-9.PS.3.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
8-9.PS.4. Earth and Space Systems
8-9.PS.4.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
8-9.PS.5. Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students understand that science and technology interact and impact both society and the environment.
8-9.PS.5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
8-9.PS.5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology
8-9.PS.5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them
ID.8-9.ES. Earth Science
8-9.ES.1. Nature of Science: Students exercise the basic tenets of scientific investigation, make accurate observations, exercise critical thinking skills, apply proper scientific instruments of investigation and measurement tools, and communicate results in problem solving. Students evaluate the validity of information by utilizing the tools of scientific thinking and investigation. Students summarize their findings by creating lab reports using technical writing including graphs, charts, and diagrams to communicate the results of investigations.
8-9.ES.1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization
8-9.ES.1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation
8-9.ES.1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement
8-9.ES.1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State
8-9.ES.1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function
8-9.ES.1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills
8-9.ES.1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors
8-9.ES.1.8. Understand Technical Communication
8-9.ES.2. Physical Science
8-9.ES.2.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
8-9.ES.3. Biology
8-9.ES.3.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
8-9.ES.4. Earth and Space Systems: Students describe the current theory explaining the formation of the solar system. Students explain earth processes, events (erosion, uplifting, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.), and geological time. Students explain Earth's heat sources.
8-9.ES.4.1. Understand Scientific Theories of Origin and Subsequent Changes in the Universe and Earth Systems
8-9.ES.4.2. Understand Geo-chemical Cycles and Energy in the Earth System
8-9.ES.5. Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students understand that science and technology interact and impact both society and the environment. Students describe issues such as water and air quality, hazardous waste, renewable and nonrenewable resources.
8-9.ES.5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
8-9.ES.5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology
8-9.ES.5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them
ID.9-10.B. Biology
9-10.B.1. Nature of Science: Students exercise the basic tenets of scientific investigation, make accurate observations, exercise critical thinking skills, apply proper scientific instruments of investigation and measurement tools, and communicate results in problem solving. Students evaluate the validity of information by utilizing the tools of scientific thinking and investigation. Students summarize their findings by creating lab reports using technical writing including graphs, charts, and diagrams to communicate the results of investigations.
9-10.B.1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization
9-10.B.1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation
9-10.B.1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement
9-10.B.1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State
9-10.B.1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function
9-10.B.1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills
9-10.B.1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors
9-10.B.1.8. Understand Technical Communication
9-10.B.2. Physical Science
9-10.B.2.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
9-10.B.3. Students explain the importance of cells as they relate to the organization and structure of complex organisms, differentiation and specialization during development, and the chemical reactions necessary to sustain life. Students describe the functions of cell structures. Students use the theory of evolution to explain diversity of life.
9-10.B.3.1. Understand the Theory of Biological Evolution
9-10.B.3.2. Understand the Relationship between Matter and Energy in Living Systems
9-10.B.3.3. Understand the Cell is the Basis of Form and Function for All Living Things
9-10.B.4. Earth and Space Systems
9-10.B.4.1. No goals or objectives at this grade level.
9-10.B.5. Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students understand that science and technology interact and impact both society and the environment. Students describe issues such as water and air quality, hazardous waste, renewable and nonrenewable resources.
9-10.B.5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced
9-10.B.5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology
9-10.B.5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them