Grade 9 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Ontario Curriculum Expectations
10 subjects · 62 units · 212 topics
Ages 14-15
The Arts
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of visual and performing arts through hands on practice and critical analysis. Students develop technical skills while exploring how art reflects and shapes personal and cultural identity.
Canadian Studies
Grade 9 Canadian Studies exploring issues in Canadian geography, migration patterns, and environmental sustainability. Students develop critical geographic inquiry skills and investigate how geographic factors shape Canadian society.
Computer Science
Students explore the fundamental principles of computer science through hands on programming, hardware analysis, and systems thinking. This course bridges the gap between digital consumption and creation by focusing on logic, security, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies.
Economics
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of resource allocation, market dynamics, and personal financial management. Students analyze how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices under conditions of scarcity and explore the impact of those decisions on a global scale.
French / Modern Languages
This course focuses on developing novice-mid proficiency through the exploration of Francophone identities and daily life. Students engage in authentic tasks to build communicative competence in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes.
Geography
This course investigates the diverse physical and human landscapes of the planet with a focus on Canadian and global perspectives. Students analyze spatial patterns, environmental challenges, and the complex relationships between people and their surroundings.
Language Arts
This course focuses on analyzing diverse literary and informational texts to understand how authors shape identity and perspective. Students refine their communication skills through rigorous analytical writing, collaborative discussions, and creative expression.
Mathematics
This course bridges the transition from arithmetic to abstract mathematical reasoning. Students explore the power of variables, the logic of spatial relationships, and the utility of data to solve complex real world problems.
PE & Health
A comprehensive Grade 9 course focusing on the development of movement competence and personal health literacy. Students explore physical fitness through diverse activities while examining mental health, nutrition, and healthy relationships in a Canadian context.
Science
This course explores the interconnected systems of the natural world through hands-on investigation and critical analysis. Students engage with the principles of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science to understand how energy and matter flow through our environment.