SCIENCE (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Year 9

The Year 9 Science course deepens pupils’ understanding of key concepts in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics while strengthening scientific enquiry, practical skills, and analytical thinking. Pupils explore how scientific ideas develop, apply scientific knowledge to real-world contexts, and begin to work with greater independence and precision. The course provides a solid bridge between Key Stage 3 and GCSE Science.
Biology
Key Topics
Cell structure and specialised cells
Transport across cell membranes (diffusion, osmosis, active transport)
Organisation in multicellular organisms
Enzymes and digestion
Respiration (aerobic and anaerobic)
Photosynthesis and factors affecting rate
Health, lifestyle, and disease
Introduction to inheritance and variation
Skills Developed
Interpreting biological data
Drawing and analysing biological diagrams
Understanding cause-and-effect in living systems
Chemistry
Key Topics
Particle model of matter
Atomic structure and isotopes
Periodic table: patterns and properties
Chemical equations and conservation of mass
Types of reactions (combustion, neutralisation, displacement)
Acids, alkalis, and pH
Introduction to metals and reactivity
Energy changes in reactions
Skills Developed
Writing and balancing chemical equations
Interpreting experimental results
Using scientific terminology accurately
Physics
Key Topics
Energy stores and energy transfers
Work, power, and efficiency
Forces and motion
Speed, velocity, and acceleration
Pressure in solids, liquids, and gases
Waves: sound and light
Introduction to electricity (current, voltage, resistance)
Skills Developed
Applying formulas and rearranging equations
Interpreting graphs and motion data
Linking mathematical skills to scientific problems