Subject:   SCIENCE Year 9

 Number of Lessons Per fortnight: 7

 Autumn term activities: 

Students continue to develop their knowledge, understanding, investigative and practical skills through the teaching of the 3 main science subject areas. Specific modules studied this term include elements of biology, chemistry and physics, such as: Chemical Reactions; Electricity and Magnetism; Elements.

 Spring term activities:

Modules studied this term continue to include elements of biology, chemistry and physics, such as: The Active Body; Mixture and Compounds; Sight and Sound; Using Forces; Matter.

 Summer term activities:

Modules studied this term continue to include elements of biology, chemistry and physics, such as: Health; Pollution; Variation; Energy;

 Lesson time will also be used for revision in the run-up to Year 9 Science Final examination.

 After the exams, students will undertake project work/be introduced to initial GCSE modules. There will be an opportunity to attend a science trip.

 Assessment:

Students will be assessed using Assessment for Learning tools and other strategies on a regular basis to closely diagnose their progress throughout the year. They students will sit their end of KS3 exams, which will test all their knowledge and understanding from Years 7, 8 and 9. The results will be used to group students into ability groups for their GCSE studies in Year 10.

 Homework:

1 science based and 1 literacy based homework will be set on a weekly basis.

 Equipment requirements / recommended texts:

The purchase of a Year 9 or Key Stage 3 Revision Guide is highly recommended (available from the Science Department). Revision work books will also be provided. The standard equipment required of students is at least a blue/black ink pen, pencil, sharpener, eraser and a ruler.

 Students are recommended to visit science related web sites to complement their science work and revision such as;

www.bbc.co.uk/education/ks3bitesize

www.samlearning.com

www.lfgl.skoool.co.uk/ks4