YEAR 9 OVERVIEW
Explore. Discover. Change the World - Where Science Can Take You Science helps you explore how the world works – from tiny atoms to vast galaxies. It builds curiosity, problem-solving skills and a strong foundation for innovation and discovery. You could pursue careers in: • Medicine and healthcare • Environmental science and sustainability • Engineering and technology • Research and laboratory science • Veterinary science and animal care • Space, physics or chemistry fields
Year 9 Science focuses on energy transfer, waves, and electromagnetism, allowing students to construct and analyse simple electrical circuits. They explore magnetism, sensors, and their applications in robotics. Chemistry topics include atomic theory, the periodic table, and chemical reactions. Students investigate radioactivity, its applications in medicine and energy, and debate its use in Australia. The study of ecosystems and human impact on the environment highlights the importance of maintaining biodiversity. Students learn about the nervous and endocrine systems and their role in maintaining homeostasis. Earth science is explored through plate tectonics, the evidence supporting the theory, and its connection to natural disasters and environmental change.
Assessment Tasks
• Assessment Tasks • Case Studies • Investigations • Topic Specific Tests
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan
2026 Curriculum Handbook The Lakes South Morang College
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