9SCI

9SCI - Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Milne.

9SCI - Science

Aims of the Course:


Science aims to explain phenomena that occur in the world around us. Science involves generating and testing ideas and gathering evidence to understand, explain, and develop knowledge about the natural world. Scientists do this by making observations, carrying out investigations and modelling, and by communicating and debating with others.


Topics:


Students will cover a wide range of topics from the core areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space Science. These include:

  • Energy & its Transfer

  • Life & the Taiao

  • Fundamental Chemistry

  • The Plant World

  • Importance of Waves

  • Astronomy


Assessment


TopicResult (W/A/M/E)
Energy and its transfer
Life and the Taiao
Fundamental Chemistry
The Plant World
Importance of Waves
Astronomy


Pathway

Disclaimer

Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.