Year 9 Science
Overview
Through our Science program you will develop your skills in thinking and working scientifically while exploring a range of Science topics. These skills are important both for further science studies in secondary school and beyond, and for becoming a scientifically literate citizen of the world.
In Semester 1 students will:
- explore ecology and the relationships between living things and the natural world
- investigate chemical reactions, atomic structure and radiation
- learn about electrical circuits and magnetism
- design and carry out a practical investigation to answer a question into a science topic of your choice
In Semester 2 students will:
- investigate human organ systems and carry out research to learn more about a body system of your own choice
- become familiar with our earth systems with a focus on plate tectonics and earthquakes
- learn about the immune system and how we fight infection
explore the impacts of climate change while learning about the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere.
What do you do?
Complete interactive science lessons based on real-world issues using the Stile platform. Stile provides a combination of your favourite science textbook, workbook, assessments, practicals, videos and simulations all interwoven and presented as a seamless online teaching and learning experience.
Carry out a range of experiments using equipment supplied by VSV as well as readily available materials from home
Carry out your own scientific investigation, to answer a research question of your choice
What skills do you develop?
Thinking scientifically, using the scientific method
Collating observations into the scientific report format
Expanding science vocabulary and literacy
Integrating numeracy through scientific concepts, for example creating a graph from a data set or using a scientific formula in calculations
Comprehending existing information about real-world issues, through reading current articles and responding
Analysing data to find patterns and meaning
Nurturing a love of science and curiosity about the world
Requirements
You must have access to the internet in order to complete this course. Weekly work will be completed and submitted online using Stile and VSV Online.
Things you can do now
Go to the VCAA website for more information about this subject.