UK Curriculum · Year 9 Science · KS3

Year 9 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 9 science scheme of work for the UK curriculum (Key Stage 3), following Biology 2, Chemistry 2 and Physics 2. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering health and lifestyle, photosynthesis and respiration, ecosystems and inheritance, separation techniques, metals and materials, the Earth and climate, electricity and magnetism, energy, and motion and pressure, with end-of-year consolidation.

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Year 9 Science learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Biology 2 — Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle

Year 9 Science — September Lesson Plan

UK Curriculum · KS3 Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle)		Biology 2 1: 1.1 NutrientsBiology 2 1: 1.1 NutrientsBiology 2 1: 1.1 Nutrients Applied practice
September 2nd week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle)		Biology 2 1: 1.2 Food testsBiology 2 1: 1.2 Food testsBiology 2 1: 1.2 Food tests Applied practice
September 3rd week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle)		Biology 2 1: 1.3 Unhealthy dietBiology 2 1: 1.3 Unhealthy dietBiology 2 1: 1.3 Unhealthy diet Applied practice
September 4th week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle)		Biology 2 1: 1.4 Digestive systemBiology 2 1: 1.4 Digestive systemBiology 2 1: 1.4 Digestive system Applied practice
October · Biology 2 — Chapter 1 continued + Chapter 2: Biological processes

Year 9 Science — October Lesson Plan

UK Curriculum · KS3 Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1 continued + Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestionBiology 2 1: 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 2: 2.1 PhotosynthesisBiology 2 1: 1.5 Bacteria and enzymes in digestion 2: 2.1 Photosynthesis Applied practice
October 2nd week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1 continued + Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 1.6 DrugsBiology 2 1: 1.6 DrugsBiology 2 1: 1.6 Drugs Applied practice
October 3rd week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1 continued + Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 1.7 AlcoholBiology 2 1: 1.7 AlcoholBiology 2 1: 1.7 Alcohol Applied practice
October 4th week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 1 continued + Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 1.8 SmokingBiology 2 1: 1.8 SmokingBiology 2 1: 1.8 Smoking Applied practice
November · Biology 2 — Chapter 2: Biological processes

Year 9 Science — November Lesson Plan

UK Curriculum · KS3 Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 2.2 LeavesBiology 2 1: 2.2 LeavesBiology 2 1: 2.2 Leaves Applied practice
November 2nd week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 2.3 Plant mineralsBiology 2 1: 2.3 Plant mineralsBiology 2 1: 2.3 Plant minerals Applied practice
November 3rd week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 2.4 Aerobic respirationBiology 2 1: 2.4 Aerobic respirationBiology 2 1: 2.4 Aerobic respiration Applied practice
November 4th week
(Biology 2 — Chapter 2: Biological processes)		Biology 2 1: 2.5 Anaerobic respirationBiology 2 1: 2.5 Anaerobic respirationBiology 2 1: 2.5 Anaerobic respiration Applied practice
December · Biology 2 — Chapters 3 & 4

Year 9 Science — December Lesson Plan

UK Curriculum · KS3 Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Biology 2 — Chapters 3 & 4)		Biology 2 1: 3.1 Food chains and websBiology 2 1: 3.1 Food chains and webs 2: 4.1 VariationBiology 2 1: 3.1 Food chains and webs 2: 4.1 Variation Applied practice
December 2nd week
(Biology 2 — Chapters 3 & 4)		Biology 2 1: 3.2 Disruption to food chains and websBiology 2 1: 3.2 Disruption to food chains and websBiology 2 1: 3.2 Disruption to food chains and webs Applied practice
December 3rd week
(Biology 2 — Chapters 3 & 4)		Biology 2 1: 3.3 EcosystemsBiology 2 1: 3.3 EcosystemsBiology 2 1: 3.3 Ecosystems Applied practice
December 4th week
(Biology 2 — Chapters 3 & 4)		Biology 2 1: 3.4 Competition / 3.5 Adapting to changeBiology 2 1: 3.4 Competition / 3.5 Adapting to changeBiology 2 1: 3.4 Competition / 3.5 Adapting to change Applied practice
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Recall and activate

Open with retrieval questions that connect the week’s biology, chemistry or physics topic to earlier learning.

25 minutes

Explain and apply

Build the key idea with diagrams and models, then apply it to data, practical and calculation questions.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Close with exit questions that show what is secure and what comes next.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 9 Science

Concept lessons

Step-by-step lessons on KS3 biology, chemistry and physics topics.

Practice questions

Practice sets and checks matched to each week’s focus and unit review.

Practical skills

Method, variables and data analysis practice that prepares students for GCSE.

Progress notes

Clear feedback on understanding and scientific writing, with next steps.

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