Kaiapoi High School
Year 9 Science
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Hill.
In year 9 Science, students develop a variety of foundational skills that prepare them for further study in science.
Including:
Scientific inquiry and Investigation skills.
Critical thinking and analysis.
Scientific knowledge and understanding.
Practical skills.
Communication skills.
Problem solving.
Topics covered include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Space and Science.
This is a core subject and will be added to your timetable automatically.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Introduction to science.
Working/safety in a lab.
Science approach to investigation.
Waves and space.
Understanding light.
Measuring the Solar System.
Earth rotation, tides, and tilt.
Life and the taiao.
Life processes of animals and plants.
Nature of matter and energy transfer.
Recommended Prior Learning
Numeracy and Literacy
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8 notebook, SciPad write on book (stationary list), computer.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Assessments include:End of topic knowledge tests.
Research assignments.
Practical assessments.
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.
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