SCGE - Science General

Level: Year 9	Type: Compulsory	Duration: 26 Weeks	Invitation Only: No
Leads To: Science General (Year 10)

Purpose:

To develop skills that enable students to generate and test ideas, observe, investigate and model phenomena. They will develop scientific knowledge, understanding and explaining skills.

Content:

A hands-on course that encourages students to investigate and learn about the nature of Science through the following themes:

• Skills in Science
• Particles and the Atom
• Planet Earth
• Waves (Energy, Light and Sound)
• Communities
• Sustainability
• Forensic Science

Students may also be given chances to participate in the following:

• Australian Science Competition
• New Zealand based Science competitions

Assessment:

Standards based assessment, which includes on-going internal assessment and end of year examination.

Other courses in Science (General):

• Science General (Year 10)
• Science General (NCEA 1)

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(*) Last Reviewed: August 3, 2025

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