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Year 9 Science · Unit 2

Materials

Investigate the structure and properties of materials, from atomic bonding and hydrocarbons to polymers and environmental impact — covering Stage 5 Materials content.

Stage 5 SC5-MAT-01 20 Lessons 4 Checkpoints Unit Quiz

Lessons

01Why Materials Matter› 02Physical Properties and Material Selection› 03Chemical Properties and Why They Matter› 04Materials, Minerals and Finite Resources› 05Organic and Inorganic Compounds — Stage 5 Entry Point› 06Electron Arrangement and Stability› 07Valency and Ion Formation› 08Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds› 09Covalent Bonding and Molecular Substances› 10Metallic Bonding and Comparing Material Types› 11Hydrocarbons and Simple Alkanes› 12Crude Oil and Separation Into Useful Products› 13Naming and Representing Simple Alkanes› 14Combustion of Hydrocarbons› 15Hydrocarbon Products, Use and Change Over Time› 16Polymers and Monomers› 17Polymer Properties and Applications› 18Biodegradability, Packaging and Material Alternatives› 19Microplastics, Bioaccumulation and Environmental Impact› 20Final Material Assessment and Depth Study Synthesis›

Checkpoints & Assessment

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Checkpoint 1
Lessons 1–5
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Checkpoint 2
Lessons 6–10
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Checkpoint 3
Lessons 11–15
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Checkpoint 4
Lessons 16–20
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Unit Quiz
Full unit cumulative assessment