Science Curriculum Intent
In science, students learn and apply varied types of knowledge over time and have time to consolidate and understand the curriculum.
We use experiments and investigations during lessons to inspire students' natural intrigue and encourage them to interrogate data and think scientifically while also developing problem-solving skills. Students will learn about scientific processes and how the implications of science have shaped the modern world.
Our knowledge-rich science curriculum aims develop scientific reasoning to help students make informed decisions about their scientific world and a positive contribution to society.
KS3 Science
Science is taught as a spiral curriculum where we re-visit various topics from KS3 throughout the GCSE course, which looks at the concepts in more depth. This allows students to expand on their knowledge from KS3 through experimentation or critically thinking about science in the news.
Curriculum Map
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YEAR 7 |
YEAR 8 |
YEAR 9 |
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TERM 1 |
Biology Cell and Organisation Photosynthesis Chemistry Atoms, Elements and Compounds Physics Particle Model Energy |
Biology Respiration Chemistry Periodic Table Physics Energy Further Electricity |
Biology Inheritance and Variation Genome Chemistry Periodic Table in action Physics Particle Model Effects of Forces |
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TERM 2 |
Biology Reproduction Chemistry Chemical Reactions Physics Forces Electricity |
Biology Communicable diseases Health and Fitness Chemistry Reactivity Series Physics Space |
Biology Cells Chemistry Atomic Structure Physics Energy |
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TERM 3 |
Biology Food and Digestion Chemistry Acids and Alkalis Physics Light Waves The Earth |
Biology Ecology Biodiversity Chemistry Chemical Reactions Physics Using Waves |
Biology Cell Division Chemistry Development of the periodic table Physics Particle model and energy changes |
KS4
Students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics during KS4. Students will complete practicals which will deepen their scientific knowledge and will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific method and will be able to transfer the procedural knowledge gained in to a variety of disciplines in their futures.
EXAM BOARD: AQA
ROUTES:
- Trilogy (Combined) Compulsory (Yr. 10-10 Lessons a Fortnight; Yr. 11-11 Lessons a Fortnight)
Students will gain a grade in Trilogy Science which is equivalent to 2 GCSEs.
- Triple: Option (Yr. 10-15 Lessons a Fortnight; Yr. 11-16 Lessons a Fortnight)
Students will gain three GCSEs, one in Biology, Chemistry and Physics respectively.
Curriculum Map
Year 10
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TERM 2 |
TERM 3 |
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BIOLOGY |
Cell division Organisation in Humans Blood and the Heart Respiration |
Organisation in Plants Photosynthesis Communicable Diseases |
Non-Communicable Diseases Preventing Diseases The Nervous System |
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CHEMISTRY |
Periodic Table Bonding |
Chemical Changes Electrolysis Chemical Calculations
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Energy Changes Rates of Reaction
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PHYSICS |
Electrical Circuits Heating Energy Resources |
Electricity to the Home Radioactivity |
Calculations in Physics Forces in the balance |
Year 11
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TERM 1 |
TERM 2 |
TERM 3 |
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BIOLOGY |
The Nervous System Hormones Reproduction |
Variations Genetics Evolution Ecology |
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CHEMISTRY |
Crude oil Organic Chemistry (TRIPLE ONLY) |
Chemical analysis The Earth |
Revision |
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PHYSICS |
Motion Forces and Motion Pressure (Triple Only) |
Waves Properties EM WAVES Electromagnetism Space (Triple Only) |
Revision |