The Learner’s Book is fully supported by the Teacher’s Guide and will help teachers build on the scientific processes learners were introduced to in the Primary Phase. Key features of the Learner’s Book include: Fully coloured textbook with attractive, easy-to-understand illustrations Learner-centred education Promotion of inclusive education, gender equity and cross-curricular issues Clear explanations of important terms and concepts Variety of stimulating activities and investigations Summaries and comprehensive revision activities at the end of each chapter. Key features of the Teacher’s Guide include: Ideas how to support multi-ability learning Support for learners with special needs or learning difficulties Ideas for the use of low/no cost materials Clear guidelines how to conduct each activity Answers to all activities. Through numerous scientific activities, examples, revision activities, colourful attractive illustrations, etc. the Solid Foundations Physical Science Grade 9 course provides an outstanding coverage of the new curriculum and will help teachers establish scientific literacy in order for Namibia to cope with the challenges of appropriate global technology requirements.