Year 9 Science (9SCI)
9SCI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Henty.
Pre-requisitesAn open mind of curiosity, and the ability to read something new to develop understanding from it.
Students coming into Howick College in 2025 will engage with Science through either mainstream science (within 9SCI) or Junior Integrated Curriculum (JIC) stream (within 9FTS and 9PRS) or Sport in Education (SIE) stream (within 9SSC). All courses lead on to a future in science at Howick College.
In 9SCI students get to know the routines, practical science, laboratory skills and language of new and prior knowledge. Students will have the opportunity to develop their curiosity in science while building their capabilities as an individual.
No specific prior knowledge is needed, and we support those who feel less prepared. Along with teaching and practical work, we also make use of STILE software, so computers are needed.
In 9SCI we look at units of work around Laboratory Skills, Nutrition, Forces, Bees and Bugs, Earth in Space, Matter, Forensics, Light and Sound. This year and next year form a foundation to allow students to choose a pathway to senior science of maybe Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General science.
Course Overview
Term 1
Laboratory skills and introduction
Term 2
Other topics from Nutrition, Forces, Bees and Bugs, Earth in Space, Matter, Forensics, Light and Sound.
Term 3
Other topics from Nutrition, Forces, Bees and Bugs, Earth in Space, Matter, Forensics, Light and Sound.
Term 4
Other topics from Nutrition, Forces, Bees and Bugs, Earth in Space, Matter, Forensics, Light and Sound.
Pathway
Students may discover that their pathway of single subject is not for them. They can apply at the end of the year to move to JIC or SIE.
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryComputer laptop
1B5 writing book