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K–12 Standards

Grade 9

Other Alabama Science AAS sets

Energy

  • 1

    Predict the resulting motion of a system after applying external forces on the system, including friction (e.g., a book on a table, an object being pushed across a floor, an accelerating car).SCI.AAS.PS.HS.1

  • 1a

    Identify the transformation of potential energy to kinetic energy as an object moves.SCI.AAS.PS.HS.1a

Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information

  • 2c

    Identify different types of waves and the media through which they travel (sound waves traveling through air and water, seismic waves traveling through Earth).SCI.AAS.PS.HS.2c

  • 2e

    Identify common devices that use light or sound waves to transmit information.SCI.AAS.PS.HS.2e

  • 3

    Recognize how magnets and electricity are used in modern products (e.g., speakers, wireless chargers).SCI.AAS.PS.HS.3

  • 3c

    Using an illustration, identify the differences between a simple series circuit and a parallel circuit.SCI.AAS.PS.HS.3c

Matter and Its Interactions

  • 4a

    Using physical properties, differentiate between metals and nonmetals.SCI.AAS.PS.HS.4a

  • 5b

    Recognize that temperature affects the pressure and volume of a confined gas (e.g., placing a balloon on ice, reducing tire pressure on a cold day).SCI.AAS.PS.HS.5b

  • 6

    Identify the properties of various types of solutions and how they are useful in real-world applications. SCI.AAS.PS.HS.6

  • 6c

    Identify common acids and bases (e.g., bleach, salt, lemon, soap).SCI.AAS.PS.HS.6c

  • 6d

    Differentiate between reactants and products.SCI.AAS.PS.HS.6d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9
Where can I read the official document?
2023 Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

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