Grade 9 · Physics · Semester 1 · 2026–2027

Understanding the physical laws that shape the universe.

Follow along with our roadmap—from foundational scientific measurements and graphing to analyzing motion, position, velocity, and accelerated systems.

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Key Milestones & Breaks

Important dates to keep track of during Semester 1.

Holiday

National Vacation

Week 5 · Sep 20

National Vacation on Sept 23 & 24.

Break

Autumn Break

Week 14 · Nov 22

Mid-semester break to refresh before motion and free fall units continue.

Checkpoint

Revision Week

Week 18 · Dec 20

Review of all concepts across Modules 1, 2, and 3.

Assessment

Semester 1 Exams

Weeks 19–20 · Dec 27–Jan 3

Cumulative semester examinations wrap up the term.

W1
Aug 23, 2026
Lesson 1: Methods of Science
Module 1: A physics toolkit
  • Introduction to physics tools and scientific investigation methods

Establishes foundational practices for scientific inquiry in physics.

W2
Aug 30, 2026
Lesson 2: Mathematics and Physics
Module 1: A physics toolkit
  • Mathematical modeling, equations, and unit analysis in physics

Connects mathematical concepts directly to physical quantities.

W3
Sep 6, 2026
Lesson 3: Measurement
Module 1: A physics toolkit
  • SI units, precision, accuracy, and measurement errors

Teaches how to take precise measurements and account for uncertainty.

W4
Sep 13, 2026
Lesson 3: Measurement
Module 1: A physics toolkit
  • Advanced measurement techniques and unit conversions

Solidifies skills needed for experimental data collection.

W5
Sep 20, 2026
Lesson 4: Graphing Data
Module 1: A physics toolkit
National Vacation (23-24)
  • Creating and interpreting linear and non-linear data graphs

Learns to visually represent physical trends and relationships.

W6
Sep 27, 2026
Lesson 1: Picturing motion
Module 2: Representing motion
  • Motion diagrams and particle models

Introduces visual representations of moving objects.

W7
Oct 4, 2026
Lesson 2: Where and when
Module 2: Representing motion
  • Coordinate systems, displacement, and time intervals

Defines position and displacement within a frame of reference.

W8
Oct 11, 2026
Lesson 2: Where and when
Module 2: Representing motion
  • Vector addition and subtraction for position vectors

Practices tracking motion along a coordinate plane.

W9
Oct 18, 2026
Lesson 3: Position time graph
Module 2: Representing motion
  • Plotting and analyzing position-time graphs

Determines object position and velocity through graphical analysis.

W10
Oct 25, 2026
Lesson 4: How fast
Module 2: Representing motion
  • Average velocity and average speed concepts

Differentiates scalar speed from vector velocity.

W11
Nov 1, 2026
Lesson 4: How fast
Module 2: Representing motion
  • Instantaneous velocity and position-time equations

Calculates precise speeds at specific moments in time.

W12
Nov 8, 2026
Lesson 1: Acceleration
Module 3: Acceleration Motion
  • Defining acceleration and velocity-time graphs

Explores how velocity changes over time.

W13
Nov 15, 2026
Lesson 1: Acceleration
Module 3: Acceleration Motion
  • Positive, negative, and zero acceleration analysis

Interprets complex motion graphs and changing rates of speed.

W14
Nov 22, 2026
Autumn Break
Break
Autumn Break
  • No classes scheduled

A full week to rest and recharge.

W15
Nov 29, 2026
Lesson 2: Motion with constant acceleration
Module 3: Acceleration Motion
  • Kinematic equations for uniform acceleration

Solves real-world motion problems with algebraic formulas.

W16
Dec 6, 2026
Lesson 2: Motion with constant acceleration
Module 3: Acceleration Motion
  • Problem-solving with displacement and acceleration equations

Applies kinematic equations to complex accelerated systems.

W17
Dec 13, 2026
Lesson 3: Free Fall
Module 3: Acceleration Motion
  • Acceleration due to gravity and vertical motion

Analyzes objects moving under the influence of gravity alone.

W18
Dec 20, 2026
Revision Week
Revision
Revision
  • Comprehensive review of Modules 1–3

Prepares students for upcoming final examinations.

W19
Dec 27, 2026
Semester 1 Exams Start
Finals
Exams Start
  • Semester 1 final assessments begin

Evaluates mastery of semester content.

W20
Jan 3, 2027
Semester 1 Exams
Finals
Exams
  • Final exams continue and wrap up

Concludes Semester 1.