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CAMBRIDGE
CHECKPOINT SCIENCE
YEAR 9
SYLLABUS

Abstract
This syllabus focuses on Cambridge checkpoint Science course at the stage 9 level. Its
objective and assessment grading policies are described in details for reference.
Course contents with lesson plan and standard measured are written to facilitate the
curriculum for an academic year.

U Chan Myae Aung

[email protected]
 SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS

Teacher’s Name : U Chan Myae Aung

Course : Year 9 Science
Email : [email protected]
[email protected]

Course Description:
The course is a digital based learning and investigative one emphasizing student involvement in
learning. Students are expected to develop not only knowledge and understanding of content
areas, but also core scientific skills as well as an awareness and appreciation of science. The lower
secondary Science Stage 9 curriculum contains three main syllabus sections namely, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics. Topics are accompanied by learning outcomes that reflect an investigative
and logical approach.

Course Objectives/ Learning Outcomes:

Students:
 develop an appreciation of the contribution of science to finding solutions to personal, social
and global issues relevant to their lives now and in the future
 develop a willingness to use evidence and reason to engage with and respond to scientific and
technological ideas as informed, reflective citizens

Materials:
 Cambridge Checkpoint Science Course book Stage 9
 Cambridge Checkpoint Science Work book Stage 9
 www.youtube.com
 https://padlet.com/

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 HIGH PRIORITY STANDARD

Biology
Bp Plants
 9Bp1 Define and describe photosynthesis, and use the word equation
 Bp2 Understand the importance of water and mineral salts to plant growth
 9Bp3 Understand sexual reproduction in flowering plants, including pollination, fertilisation,
seed formation and dispersal
Be Living things in their environment
 9Be1 Explain the ways in which living things are adapted to their habitats. Secondary sources
can be used
 9Be2 Research the work of scientists studying the natural world Secondary sources can be used
 9Be3 Explain and model food chains, food webs and energy flow
 9Be4 Explain the role of decomposers
 9Be5 Describe factors affecting the size of populations
 9Be6 Describe and investigate some effects of human influences on the environment
Bv Variation and classification
 9Bv1 Use and construct keys to identify plants and animals
 9Bv2 Understand that organisms inherit characteristics from their parents through genetic
material that is carried in cell nuclei
 9Bv3 Describe how selective breeding can lead to new varieties
 9Bv4 Discuss the work of Darwin in developing the scientific theory of natural selection

Chemistry
Cp Material properties
 9Cp1 Describe the structure of an atom and learn about the methods and discoveries of
Rutherford
 9Cp2 Compare the structures of the first twenty elements of the Periodic Table
 9Cp3 Describe trends in groups and periods
 9Cp4 Talk about the contribution of scientists. Secondary sources can be used
Cc Material changes
 9Cc1 Explore and explain the idea of endothermic processes, e.g. melting of ice, and exothermic
reactions, e.g. burning, oxidation
 9Cc2 Describe the reactivity of metals with oxygen, water and dilute acids
 9Cc3 Explore and understand the reactivity series
 9Cc4 Give examples of displacement reactions
 9Cc5 Explain how to prepare some common salts by the reactions of metals and metal
carbonates and be able to write word equations for these reactions
 9Cc6 Give an explanation of the effects of concentration, particle size, temperature and catalysts
on the rate of a reaction

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Physics
Pf Forces and motion
 9Pf1 Explain that pressure is caused by the action of a force on an area
 9Pf2 Determine densities of solids, liquids and gases
 9Pf3 Explain pressures in gases and liquids (qualitative only)
 9Pf4 Know that forces can cause objects to turn on a pivot and understand the principle of
moments
Pm Electricity
 9Pm1 Describe electrostatics and the concept of charge, including digital sensors
 9Pm2 Interpret and draw simple parallel circuits
 9Pm3 Model and explain how common types of components, including cells (batteries), affect
current 9Pm4 Explain how current divides in parallel circuits
 9Pm5 Measure current using ammeters and voltage using voltmeters, including digital meters
Pe Energy
 9Pe1 Use knowledge of energy sources including fossil fuels and renewable energy resources to
consider the world’s energy needs, including research from secondary sources
 9Pe2 Identify and explain the thermal (heat) energy transfer processes of conduction, convection
and radiation
 9Pe3 Explain cooling by evaporation

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 Class Calendar:
Month Topic/ Theme Resources/Text Graded Standards
used Assignments/ Measured
Assessments (Abbreviate
)
BIOLOGY Cambridge Class Activities 9Bp1, 9Bp2,
Checkpoint Science Regular 9Bp3,
Unit 1 Plants
Course book Stage 9 Assignments
1.1 Photosynthesis Extra Challenge
1.2 Mineral salts for plants Cambridge Questions
1.3 Plants and water Checkpoint Science Quizzes
February 1.4 Flowers
Work book Stage 9 Small experiments
1.5 Pollination
1.6 Fertilisation to relate the lessons
www.youtube.com and their
1.7 Fruits https://padlet.com/
environment
Formative
Assessment
Chemistry Cambridge Class Activities 8Cp1, 8Cp2,
Unit 4 Material properties Checkpoint Science Regular Assignments 8Cp3, 9Pf1,
Course book Stage 9 Extra Challenge 9Pf2, 9Pf3
4.1 The structure of the atom
4.2 More about the structure Questions
of the atom Cambridge Quizzes
4.3 Trend in Group 1 Checkpoint Science Small experiments to
March Work book Stage 9
4.4 Trends in some other relate the lessons
groups and their
Physics www.youtube.com
Unit 9 Forces and Motion environment
https://padlet.com/
9.1 The Idea of density Formative
9.2 Measuring density Assessment
9.3 Denisty Calculations
April Cambridge Class Activities 9Pf1, 9Pf2,
Unit 9 Forces and Motion Checkpoint Science Regular 9Pf3
9.4 Pressure Course book Stage 9 Assignments
9.5 Pressure Calculations
9.6 Pressure in gases and Extra Challenge
liquids Cambridge Questions
9.7 The turning effect of a Checkpoint Science Quizzes
force Work book Stage 9 Small experiments
9.8 The principle of moments
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9.9 Calculating moments www.youtube.com to relate the lessons

https://padlet.com/and their
environment
Formative Assessment
Biology Cambridge Class Activities 9Be1-6,
Checkpoint Science Regular
Unit 2 Living things in their
environment Course book Stage 9 Assignments
Extra Challenge
2.1 Plant adaptations Cambridge Questions
2.2 Animal adaptations Checkpoint Science Quizzes
Ecology
Work book Stage 9 Small experiments
2.3 Food webs and energy
May
flow to relate the lessons
2.4 Decomposers www.youtube.com and their
2.5 Populations https://padlet.com/
environment
2.6 Pollution Formative
2.7 Habitat destruction
Assessment
2.8 Protecting the
environment

Chemistry Cambridge Class Activities 9Cc1, 9Pm1-

Unit 5 Energy Changes Checkpoint Science Regular Assignments 5
Course book Stage 9 Extra Challenge
5.1 Burning
5.2 More exothermic Questions
reactions Cambridge Quizzes
5.3 Endothermic process Checkpoint Science Small experiments to
5.4 Exothermic or Work book Stage 9 relate the lessons
Endothermic? and their
June Physics www.youtube.com
Unit 10 Electricity environment
https://padlet.com/
10.1 Static electricity Formative
10.2 Positive and negative Assessment
charge
10.3 Electrons on the move
10.4 Conductors and
insulators

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Unit 10 Electricity Cambridge Class Activities 9Pm1-5

10.5 Electric current in a Checkpoint Science Regular 9Bv1-4
circuit Course book Stage 9 Assignments
10.6 Understanding electric
current Extra Challenge
10.7 Changing circuit 1 Cambridge Questions
10.8 Changing circuit 2 Checkpoint Science Quizzes
July 10.9 Components in parallel Work book Stage 9 Small experiments
Biology to relate the lessons
www.youtube.com and their
Unit 3 Variation and
inheritance https://padlet.com/
environment
3.1 Keys Formative
3.2 Variation Assessment
Inheritance
Unit 3 Variation and Cambridge Class Activities 9Bv1-4,9Cc3,
Classification Checkpoint Science Regular Assignments 9Cc4
Course book Stage 9 Extra Challenge
3.4 More about inheritance
3.5 Selective breeding Questions
3.6 Natural selection Cambridge Quizzes
3.7 Natural selection in action Checkpoint Science Small experiments to
August 3.8 Charles Darwin Work book Stage 9 relate the lessons
Chemistry and their
Unit 6 Reactivity www.youtube.com
6.1 Metals and their reactions environment
https://padlet.com/
with oxygen Formative
6.2 Reactions of metals in Assessment
water

Septembe Unit 6 Reactivity Cambridge Class Activities 9Cc3, 9Cc4,

r 6.3 Reactions of metals with Checkpoint Science Regular 9Pe1-3
dilute acid Course book Stage 9 Assignments
6.4 The reactivity series
6.5 Displacement reactions Extra Challenge
6.6 Using displacement Cambridge Questions
reactions Checkpoint Science Quizzes
Physics Work book Stage 9 Small experiments
Unit 11 Energy to relate the lessons
11.1 How we use energy www.youtube.com
11.2 Fossil fuels and their
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11.3 Renewables and non- https://padlet.com/ environment

renewables Formative
Assessment
Unit 11 Energy Cambridge Class Activities 9Pe1-3,
11.4 Conduction of heat Checkpoint Science Regular 9Cc5-6
11.5 Convection Course book Stage 7 Assignments
11.6 Radiation
11.7 Evaporation Extra Challenge
Chemistry Cambridge Questions
Unit 7 Salts Checkpoint Science Quizzes
October Work book Stage 7
7.1 What is a salt? Small experiments
7.2 Preparing a salt using to relate the lessons
metal and acid www.youtube.com
7.3 Metal carbonates and and their
https://padlet.com/
acids environment
7.4 Forming salts by Formative
neutralization Assessment

Chemistry Cambridge Class Activities 9Cc5-6

Unit 8 Rate of reactions Checkpoint Science Regular
8.1 Measuring the rate of Course book Stage 7 Assignments
reaction
8.2 Changes in the rate of Extra Challenge
reaction Cambridge Questions
8.3 Surface area and the rate Checkpoint Science Quizzes
November of reaction Work book Stage 7 Small experiments
8.4 Temperature and the rate to relate the lessons
of reaction www.youtube.com
8.5 Concentration and the and their
https://padlet.com/
rate of reaction environment
8.6 Catalysts Formative
Assessment

December Project Based Learning (PBL) - Preparation

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CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
CLASSROOM RULES:
● Ask questions.
● Respect and listen to your classmates.
● Respect and listen to the teacher.
● Raise your hand to speak.
● Be prepared for class.
● Be quiet when the teacher and classmates are talking.
● Share new ideas.
● Keep your video on at all times!
● Must wear the uniform shirt on Synchronous Days.
● Mute the microphone, unless it is your turn to speak.
● Focus only on the tasks your class requires.
● Come prepared and actively participate.

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

Students are required to participate in and present a project-based learning (PBL)
assignment for this course to a public audience at least once per semester. PBL is self-
directed, collaborative, and interdisciplinary. Students will receive guidelines describing
the expectations for the PBL during the semester.

ATTENDANCE:
If you are absent, then it is your responsibility to retrieve any work you missed while you
were gone. Absent students are responsible for checking the absent folder and the
website for homework. Work not turned in while you were absent will not be counted as
late as long as it is turned in the day you return to school.

CHEATING/ PLAGIARISM
Cheating and/or plagiarism is not tolerated. Any students who cheats or plagiarizes will
not receive a score for the assignment. Additional disciplinary action may be taken at the
discretion of the teacher. Cheating and plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying
homework, classwork, test answers, talking during a test or quiz, using prohibited
technology during a benchmark, allowing someone to copy your work, or trying to pass off
someone else’s work as your own.

GRADING Policies:
This course follows standards based grading practices to determine the student’s overall
final grade that is recorded at the end of each semester. Students will be evaluated on their
overall proficiency of the high priority standards associated with this course. The teacher

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will evaluate student work and assessments to determine their skill level and assign a
score of 1-4 based on the scale below. The overall grade will be determined by averaging
the scores on the high priority standards.
Score Grading Scale
4: Advanced A: 4.00 - 3.33
3: Proficient B: 3.32 - 2.70
2: Basic C: 2.69 - 2.00
1: Below Basic NP: 1.00 - 1.99

*NP = No Progress (Student will not earn credit for the

course)

Parents and students will receive online access to their grades and can check them at any
time.

MAKEUP EXAMS/RETAKES:
Students will be given multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in the high
priority standards. A makeup exam or retake will be given at the discretion of the teacher.
Requirements for makeup exams or retakes may include but are not limited to: teacher-
parent conferences, teacher-student conferences, attending tutoring, and/or completion of
prerequisite work.

EXTRA CREDIT:
No extra credit will be given for this course. Student grades will be based solely on
student mastery of the high priority standards.

COMMUNICATION
Parents can contact me at any time via email at [email protected] I am also
available for a parent-teacher conference upon appointment.

The instructor reserves the right to make additions to the syllabus during the course of the
year.
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