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Year 9|Science

Science

Reg Reberger
Curriculum Leader - Science
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Science

James AnthonyDecember 4, 2017February 27, 2019

The Year 9 Sciences programme is divided into four units of study: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth and Space Science. Students study each unit in a rotation sequence. In the Physics unit students will focus on the broad concept of energy transformations, which encompasses work on light, heat, waves, sound and electricity. The Chemistry unit focuses on chemical reactions and includes work on atomic structure, compound formation, chemical and nuclear reactions. The Biology unit focuses on the integration and control of human body systems through the nervous and endocrine systems. Students will also cover material on ecosystems and the flow of energy through an environment. Finally, the Earth and Space unit focuses on the theory of plate tectonics and an explanation of global patterns of geological activity and continental movement.

These key ATL skills will be explicitly taught and will be assessed on a four-point rating scale:

  1. Communication: Make effective summary notes for studying – using Cornell Notes.
  2. Thinking: Draw reasonable conclusions and generalisations, and test generalisations and conclusions.

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Assessments
  • Chemistry – Unit Test
    20%
  • Physics – Unit Test
    20%
  • Biology – Unit Test
    20%
  • Chemistry- Investigation
    10%
  • Examination on the Biology and Physics units
    20%
  • Practical Skills

    Students will have to maintain a practical skills book and this will contribute 10% of the year mark

Contact

Reg Reberger
Curriculum Leader - Science
Reg.Reberger@scotch.wa.edu.au
Reg is the Curriculum Leader of Science in the Senior school and as such works closely with a large team of Science teachers and with the Dean of Teaching and Learning, to ensure that the learning experiences of the students across the years is of the highest possible quality. He is a Physics teacher of both WACE and IB programmes, with experience in schools both in Australia and overseas.
  • Last Updated: December 4, 2017February 27, 2019
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