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Year 9 Mainstream and Enrichment
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 Courses in Science at Year 9 are provided at mainstream level and advanced level to accommodate the capabilities of individual students. The core teaching is in general science, but there are also options in electronics and horticulture available.
Courses in Science are set out as Units with specific Objectives associated with each course at each level. There are also Assignments and Projects associated with most Units which are in addition to the regular Homework requirements that accompany each course.
| TOPICS |
| Mainstream |
Advanced |
Unit
Description |
Unit
Objectives |
Unit
Description |
Unit
Objectives |
| Introduction to Science |
9.1M |
Introduction to Science |
9.1A |
| Science Skills |
9.2M |
Practical Investigations |
9.2A |
| Energy |
9.3M |
Elements and Compounds |
9.3A |
| Patterns in Chemistry |
9.4M |
Human Body |
9.4A |
| Human Body |
9.5M |
Patterns in Chemistry |
9.5A |
| Earth Science |
9.6M |
Energy |
9.6A |
| Introduction to Ecology |
9.7M |
Reproduction |
9.7A |
| Astronomy |
9.8M |
Planet Earth and Beyond |
9.8A |
| Electronics |
Option |
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| Horticulture |
Option |
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"Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life." - Linus Pauling
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