The year 9 curriculum is designed similarly to years 7 and 8. During the first term pupils cover the topics of Human Biology, Chemical Reactions and Magnetism. Each topic aims to deepen understanding of the world around us, further develop scientific skills and prepare pupils for GCSE teaching.
The practical skills required for GCSE Science are assessed, providing pupils with valuable feedback for improvement. The teaching of GCSE subject content begins after the Easter holidays.
Additionally, the application of numeracy plays an important role in Science. Find out how by clicking here Maths skills for Science.
Human Biology
Module checklist
Review of cells
Diffusion and modelling digestion
The Respiratory system and gas exchange
Blood vessels
Practical investigation
Investigating the energy released by a burning food
Chemical Reactions
Module checklist
Reactivity
Review of particle theory
What is a chemical reaction?
Rates of reaction
Factors affecting the rate of a reaction
Catalysts
Practical investigation
Investigating how temperature affects the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid and marble?
Magnets
Module checklist
Magnetism
Magnetic materials
Magnetic fields
Electromagnets
Strength of an electromagnet
Practical investigation
Investigating how the number of coils affects the strength of an electromagnet?