Year 9 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions
11 subjects · 67 units · 215 topics
Ages 14-15
Civics & Citizenship
This course explores the mechanics of Australian democracy and the role of the individual within a globalized legal framework. Students analyze how laws are made, challenged, and applied while developing the ethical reasoning skills required to participate in deliberative democracy.
Economics & Business
This course explores the role of consumers, businesses, and governments in the Australian economy. Students analyze market behavior, financial risks, and the impact of globalization on local and global prosperity.
English
This course challenges Year 9 students to explore how language shapes identity and influences social change. Students engage with diverse texts ranging from Shakespearean drama to contemporary digital media to develop sophisticated analytical and creative writing skills.
Geography
An investigation into the capacity of the world's environments to sustain human life and the interconnectedness of people through trade, tourism, and technology. Students analyze the impact of human alterations to the biosphere and evaluate strategies for a sustainable future.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Year 9 HASS: the making of the modern world from 1750 to 1918, alongside geography, civics, and economics. Covers the Industrial Revolution, movement of peoples, World War I, and Australia's place in the global economy.
Languages (LOTE)
This course focuses on developing student communicative autonomy and cultural intelligence in the target language. Students engage with complex social themes including youth identity, environmental stewardship, and future aspirations through immersive linguistic contexts.
Mathematics
This course bridges the gap between arithmetic and abstract reasoning through algebraic modelling and geometric proof. Students investigate proportional reasoning and data analysis to make sense of the world while developing fluency in non linear relationships.
HPE
This curriculum integrates physical performance with health literacy to foster resilient and active teenagers. Students analyze social influences on health while refining specialized movement skills in competitive and collaborative environments.
Science
Students explore the interconnected nature of biological, chemical, and physical systems. This course emphasizes evidence-based modeling of atomic structures, plate tectonics, and physiological regulation to explain how matter and energy transform the world.
Technologies
This course challenges students to move from technology consumers to creators by mastering modular programming, data security, and network systems. Students apply computational thinking to solve real world problems while evaluating the ethical implications of emerging automated technologies.
The Arts
Students explore the transformative power of the arts through practical making and critical responding. This course integrates visual arts, music, drama, and dance to investigate how artists communicate identity and challenge social perspectives.