Key learning for students taking Grade 9 courses
Find out what you should know to help you succeed in your fall courses and get free activities and resources to help you review what you learned last year.
Prepare for your next school year
These summer refresher resources and activities can help you practice the key concepts you learned last year so you can be more prepared for the courses you will take in 2020-2021.
The focus is on compulsory, high-demand and prerequisite courses. We’ve listed specific topics for each course to help focus your learning.
These resources and activities are not for credit. They are intended to help you build a solid understanding of the fundamentals that you will need next year.
Earn community involvement hours during the summer
You can volunteer over the summer to earn community involvement hours that are required to graduate.
If you are under 18 years old, talk with a parent or guardian as you plan and choose your community involvement activities.
To get started, you can:
- check your school board’s website for a list of eligible activities, information and resources about board requirements
- ask your principal or guidance counsellor for more information
- visit the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network to discover volunteering opportunities and connect with local community organizations
Consider virtual or online community involvement activities this summer to help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In-person community involvement activities must follow health and safety guidelines from public health authorities.
English
Academic and Applied (ENG1D and ENG1P)
If you enrolled in Academic or Applied English, review:
- reading strategies (unit 2, activity 3) Made in Ontario
- writing and organizing ideas (unit 4, activity 2) Made in Ontario
- writing instructions (unit 1, activity 2) Made in Ontario
- reading with purpose (unit 3, activity 1) Made in Ontario
- active listening (unit 4, activity 1) Made in Ontario
You can also explore ReadWriteThink:
- story elements: The Hero’s Journey
- expository writing: essay map and persuasion map
- vocabulary building activity: flip-a-chip
- To listen to books, check out Audible stories.
Geography
Academic and Applied (CGC1D and CGC1P)
If you enrolled in Geography of Canada, review:
- physical patterns in a changing world: What would happen if every human suddenly disappeared? (TEDEd)
- natural resources around the world – use and sustainability: The Earth is full (TEDEd)
You should also review concepts of geographical thinking (lesson 1.2). Made in Ontario
Mathematics
Academic and Applied (MPM1D and MFM1P)
If you enrolled in Academic or Applied Math, review:
- number sense and numeration:
- measurement:
- geometry and spatial sense:
- patterning and algebra:
- data management and probability:
Quiz yourself on Grade 8 math concepts with Knowledgehook.
Science
Academic and Applied (SNC1D and SNC1P)
If you enrolled in Academic or Applied Science, review:
- density Made in Ontario
- buoyancy Made in Ontario
- mechanical advantage Made in Ontario
- carbon cycle Made in Ontario
- states of matter
- elements and compounds
About the learning resources
These resources are designed to help students learn at home, independently or with the help of a parent or guardian.
Several of these resources were developed by the Government of Ontario or one of its agencies. These resources are either marked “Made in Ontario” or identified with bolded text located at the top of the page. There are additional resources that are not created, owned or operated by the Government of Ontario. The Government of Ontario is not responsible for the information and content from external sources. Most, but not all, are available in both English and French.
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