Rutherford College Rutherford College

Year 9 Science

9SCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Wade.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is compulsory for year 9


Science


The Year 9 Science course is designed to introduce and engage students in understanding the world around them from a scientific perspective. The year begins with an introduction to the laboratory topic. Students learn about the scientific method and how to work safely in the lab, introducing them to some of the equipment that is commonly used for practical work. Following this, topics cover areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, giving a broad base to build on in future years. The course is designed to stimulate student interest by encouraging thinking and giving hands-on experience through practical activities, along with enhancing student’s literacy and numeracy skills.










Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Year 10 Science

Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Mining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Baker, Counsellor, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Animator/Digital Artist, Zoologist, Marine Biologist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Historian, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Ship's Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Trainer, Interpreter, Curator, Dietitian, Psychiatrist, Economist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Food Technologist



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

There are no costs associated with this course.

Stationery Requirements:
1 2B5 Exercise book