1. Year 9 Subject Selection Putting Bubbles into Beer

2. Course Description
In this unit, students investigate the process of fermentation and its application in industry around the world. Students explore topics including: what are chemical reactions, acids and bases, balancing equations and the production of ginger beer.

3. Why Study this? Work Tasks Assessment tasks
Work tasks include practical activities, chapter questions and classroom activities. Some examples of some of the activities include:
Balloon Blow up
Testing Household solutions
Making and Testing Ginger Beer
Practical Reports
Assignments/Worksheets
Topic Tests

4. Subject pathway….
At the end of this unit students who undertake this subject will have a basic understanding of chemical concepts. If wanting to continue Chemistry in year 10 it is suggested that students undertake the Year 9 ‘Advanced Chemistry’ subject to support their learning. VCE pathway: VCE Chemistry. It is strongly advised that students who choose to undertake VCE Chemistry should complete the Year 10 Chemistry course too.

5. Extra activities/costs?
There are no extra costs to students.
There are no excursions or camps with this subject.
Students are expected to participate in all laboratory practical activities.

6. More information….
Jacinta Preston