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TOPIC: WORKING IN A LABORATORY AND SCIENCE SKILLS (Year 9) Curriculum Level: Communicating in
Science 4-5
Time allocation approx: 3 weeks it is intended that much of this topic be built into work over all of term 1. It is
not required that it be all completed as one unit of work.
**should be covered as part of introduction
*could easily be covered within balance of term 1 material
Learning
Objectives:
Key ideas:
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic the student should:
Learning Activities &
Resources
Key Competencies

What science is and
how scientists work
1. Know what science is and what scientists do.*
2. Know some branches of science**
Year 9 Science Study guide
Year 9 scipad
Science world 9
Kiss book 1

1. Research famous scientist.
4. See dept manual for possible class
rules
11. Kiss book 1 good for graphs
(pages 16-17)
12. Heating effect of blue/yellow
flames
Thinking: Know how to ask for
help. Persevere when solving
problems.

Using language, symbols, and
texts: Use a variety of ways to
present information. Understand
and be confident users of a variety
of words and symbols and texts.*

Managing self: Follow
instructions to manage their time
to complete tasks.

Relating to others: Contribute
constructively to a team or group
situation.** Hellisons model

Participating and contributing:
Take responsibility for the
environment and the future of the
environment.

Experiments and
safety
3. Recognize, use and draw basic science
equipment.**
4. Know the rules for safe work and behavior in the
laboratory.**
5. Light a Bunsen burner safely.**
Observe and,
record data, and
make conclusions
6. Be able to make accurate observations and
record these in an appropriate way.*
7. Interpret results to draw a conclusion.*
8. Recognise the difference between qualitative
and quantitative data.*
Scientific symbols,
and vocabulary
9. Measure length, mass, time, temperature and
volume using the correct units.*
10. Know the correct way to write a science report
on an activity using the headings: Title, Hypothesis,
Aim, Method, Results, Conclusion.*
11. Draw a bar graph or Line graph depending on
information given.*
12. Carry out and know that in a fair test only one
variable is changed.*

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