Year 9 Curriculum Information Booklet 2017-2018

and younger, boys and girls and
people of the same sex
The features of a positive and stable
relationship
Cultural and religious differences in
societies and the opportunities
caused by these
Developing self-awareness
Unit 4 – Your Money
Students will study the following:
The views of different careers in
society – myth versus reality
Accessing good quality careers
advice – delivered with the
Connexions Team
Labour market intelligence in
Manchester and beyond – today and
into the future
Action planning for a future career
Unit 5 – Diversity
Students will study the following:
The image of modern Britain and
the value different groups bring to
our society
What it is to be British
The changing face of Britain in the
light of immigration and changing
social norms
The issues of prejudice and
discrimination in our society and the
place of respect and empathy
Unit 6 – Health Matters and Drugs
Education
Students will study the following:
Body image in the media and
unrealistic expectations
Sexual arousal for men and women
The appropriate forms of
contraception
Sexually transmitted infections and
how to protect from these
The impact of drugs in making
choices
The role of the police and
authorities