Course Description:
In Year 9 Science, students build upon foundational concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science while developing inquiry-based and critical-thinking skills. Practical experiments and real-world applications are key components of learning.
What You’ll Learn:
- Biology: Ecosystems, biodiversity, cellular processes, and environmental sustainability.
- Chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical reactions, periodic table trends, and properties of matter.
- Physics: Motion, forces, energy conservation, and electricity fundamentals.
- Earth & Space Science: Climate change, natural resources, and the solar system.
Syllabus:
Chemistry
- Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
- Acids, Bases, and pH Scale
- Environmental Chemistry
Physics
- Motion and Forces
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Heat and Thermal Energy
- Waves and Sound
- Light and Optics
- Electricity and Circuits
Biology
- Cell Structure and Function
- Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Human Organ Systems
- Reproduction and Genetics
- Ecology and Ecosystems
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Mathematics
- Number Sense and Operations
- Algebra and Equations
- Linear Relations and Graphing
- Geometry and Measurement
- Trigonometry
- Data Management and Probability
Lessons:
