Year 9 Science students will further their experiences in Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Working Scientifically skills will be further explored and consolidated through class activities, primary and secondary investigations. Students will plan and conduct a scientific investigation with the Scientific Report being submitted as an assessment task.
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17 September 2021 – Year 9 students have continued their scientific journey in further developing their skills and understanding in working scientifically, chemistry, physics and biology.
Year 9 students will be informed by their teachers about the status of the Term 4 assessment task on their return to school for Term 4.
Year 9 Science Program
Semester One topics include:
- Waves and Particles
- Co-ordination Systems
- Reproduction
Semester Two topics include:
- Chemistry – atoms and elements
- Chemistry – compounds
- Electricity
- Disease
- Astronomy
- Ecosystems
Year 9 Science Assessment
Task 1 – Practical Test
Task 2 – Half-Yearly Examination
Task 3 – Scientific Report
Task 4 – Yearly Examination