Year 9 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to National Curriculum Attainment Targets
10 subjects · 61 units · 188 topics
Ages 13-14
Art and Design
This course guides students through the transition from foundational skills to independent creative practice. Students explore complex themes of identity, social commentary, and digital integration while refining their technical proficiency in diverse media.
Citizenship
This course examines the mechanics of British democracy and the evolution of the justice system. Students explore their roles as active citizens through the lens of human rights, international law, and the ethical challenges of the modern digital age.
Computing
A comprehensive exploration of advanced computer science principles designed to prepare students for GCSE Computing. This course bridges the gap between basic digital literacy and complex system design, focusing on algorithmic efficiency, cybersecurity, and physical computing.
English
This course prepares Year 9 students for the rigors of GCSE by exploring complex texts across genres and centuries. Students develop critical lenses for literary analysis while refining their own voices through persuasive and creative writing.
Geography
This course challenges students to evaluate the complex relationships between physical processes and human activity. Students analyze global development gaps, tectonic hazards, and the urgent geographical implications of climate change across diverse regional contexts.
History
Key Stage 3 History Year 9: covering the making of the modern world from the Industrial Revolution through the twentieth century, aligned with UK National Curriculum attainment targets.
Mathematics
A comprehensive curriculum designed to bridge the gap between concrete arithmetic and abstract mathematical modeling. Students develop rigorous problem solving skills through algebraic manipulation, geometric proof, and statistical analysis.
Modern Foreign Languages
A comprehensive Year 9 curriculum focusing on advanced linguistic structures, spontaneous speech, and nuanced cultural understanding. Students transition from structured phrases to creative expression in preparation for Key Stage 4 studies.
Physical Education
This course transitions Year 9 students from foundational skill execution to advanced tactical application and holistic health management. Students develop leadership qualities through officiating and coaching while deepening their understanding of physiological responses to exercise and mental wellbeing.
Science
A comprehensive exploration of the fundamental laws governing biological systems, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Students transition from foundational concepts to complex applications in preparation for Key Stage 4 science.