Switzerland Sekundarstufe I Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

The curriculum for Natural Sciences in Switzerland's Sekundarstufe I is guided by Lehrplan 21, a competency-based framework. In the German-speaking canton of Zurich, the subject is referred to as "Natur und Technik" (NaTech) and integrates Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

A key resource for understanding the Zurich curriculum is the NaTech 7-9 textbook published by Lehrmittelverlag Zürich. This textbook is designed to align with Lehrplan 21 and emphasizes the development of scientific concepts. It aims to be accessible to students of diverse language backgrounds. Further details about specific topics and learning objectives within NaTech would be found within the textbook itself.