JUNIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
YEAR 9, 2015
Subject
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
 Representations of Asia &
Australia’s people, histories &
cultures
 Number, Geometry
 Measurement
 Interpreting information texts &
creating speculative fiction
 Ethical issues in drama, literacy
& non-literary texts
 Representations through
characters &
persuasion
 Algebra
 Geometry
 Algebra
 Geometry
 Statistics
 Chance
 Physics: Conduction, convection
& radiation.
 Electricity, waves, reflection and
refraction.
 History - Making a Better World
& Movement of People
 Biology: Body systems &
homeostasis
 Ecosystems, effect of humans on
environment
 History - World War One
 Chemistry: Chemistry,
radioactivity & isotopes
 Chemical reactions and acids
and bases
 Geography - Biomes & Food
Security
 Chemistry and Earth Science:
Extended experimental
investigation – acids & bases
 Health & lifestyle diseases
 Nutrition & the benefits of
physical activity
 Touch football tactics
 Advanced Touch tactical skills
 My Life: School, Daily Routines &
Leisure
 My Life: School, Daily Routines &
Leisure
 Making Invitations
 Making Invitations
Industrial Design &
Technology *
 Materials, Systems & Design 1
 Materials, Systems & Design 2
 Materials, Systems & Design 3
 Materials, Systems & Design 4
Home Economics *
 Food & Nutrition 1
 Food & Nutrition 2
 Food & Nutrition 3
 Food & Nutrition 4
 Still Life Studies
 Poster Design
 Ceramic Construction
 Portraiture
Drama *
 Story-Drama & Puppetry
 Ritual
 Characterisation & Duologues
 Collage Drama
Dance *
 Introduction to Dance
 Hip Hop Dance
 Contemporary Dance
 Musical Theatre
Music *
 Music Theory & A History of
Everything
 Being REAL - Responsible,
Excellent & Accepting Learner
 Healthy Lifestyles & Behaviours
 Music Theory & A History of
Everything
 NAPLAN
 Social well-being & Resilience
 Jazz
 Jazz
 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
 Keeping Safe - Managing at-Risk
Behaviours
 Being REAL, Rights &
Responsibilities as an
Adolescent
 Reflection - Review of Goal
Setting & Achievements
English
(4 x 70 minute lessons)
Maths
(4 x 70 minute lessons)
Science
(2 x 70 minute lessons)
Humanities & Social
Sciences
(2 x 70 minute lessons)
HPE
(2 x 70 minute lessons)
Languages *
Visual Arts *
Connect Program
(1 x 70 minute lesson)
* Electives - 2 x 70 minute lessons – Shaded Subjects – Choose 2 electives for the duration of year 9 & 10
 Geography - Geographies of
Interconnections