Year 9 - Science

Year 9 - Science

In Year 9 Science, student learning focus is on explaining phenomena involving science and its applications. Students consider both classic and contemporary science contexts to explain the operation of systems at a range of scales. At a microscopic scale, they consider the atom as a system of protons, electrons, and neutrons. They learn that matter can be rearranged through chemical change and that these changes play an important role in many systems. At a macroscopic scale, they explore ways in which the human body as a system responds to its external environment and investigate the interdependencies between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. They develop a more sophisticated view of energy transfer by applying the concept of the conservation of matter in a variety of contexts. Atomic theory is used to understand relationships within the periodic table of elements. Students understand that forces are related by applying physical laws.

Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to Year 10 Science electives.