Year 9 Science

Course Description

The Year 9 Science programme is an exciting and vibrant new learning environment where the young Scientists will be able to explore Level 4 of the Science curriculum within and beyond the Silverstream Environment. A thematic approach will be taken to encompass each of the five strands of the New Zealand Science Curriculum throughout the year. Each class will explore a variety of learning strategies including inquiry and project based learning programmes. For more information go to the Science Department Website.

Topics Covered: Living World, Material World, Physical World, Planet Earth and Beyond, Nature of Science.

Assessment

Assessments will be a range of practical and theory work, where students will be given the opportunity to utilise a range of modes including practical demonstrations, video explanations, audiovisual presentations, and written checkpoints. Students will demonstrate all their skills in a science fair project at the end of the year.

Course Contributions

$15 - Course materials contribution

Next Steps

Year 10 Science and Year 10 STEM