Science

Our school is uniquely dedicated to fostering a passion for science in every student, nurturing creativity, and promoting lifelong learning through hands-on experiences. We encourage curiosity and collaboration, preparing our students to thrive in a changing world and contribute to advancing science and society. Our goal is to create responsible global citizens who are equipped with critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of science.

We continually strive to improve our KS3 and KS4 Science offerings by adapting our resources based on how our students learn best.  Teachers strive for our students to develop an understanding of the nature, processes, and methods of science through different types of scientific inquiries, which help students answer scientific questions about the world around them.

At our school, the ethos of the science department is ‘science in your everyday life ‘. We aim for all our students to be able to explain everyday occurrences using concepts they’ve learned in school, thereby gaining a level of scientific competency that will serve them well in all areas of their life. To achieve this, we have developed a curriculum that offers our pupils the opportunity to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge in our exciting, innovative, and ever-changing subject, and to develop a range of skills, including scientific enquiry, literacy, numeracy, evaluation, and advanced synoptic skills.

We have new enrichment programmes such as STEM and planning visits to various organisations, which will further widen our student’s horizons in science. Science equips students to demonstrate the ability to solve problems and integrate effectively with others, utilise high numeracy and literacy skills and evaluate to a high standard of scientific knowledge and understanding

Overview

Year Term

Topic(s)

Year 7 Autumn
Working Scientifically Math Skills for Science
B1 (C1) Cells P1 (C1) Forces
B1 (C2) Structure and Function of Cells P1 (C2) Sound
Revision Skills
Spring
C1 (C1) Particles & Their Behaviour P1 (C3) Light
C1 (C2) Elements, Atoms & Compounds P1 (C4) Space
B1 (C3) Reproduction C1 (C3) Reactions
Summer
C1 (C4) Acids & Alkali B1 Consolidation
C1 Consolidation P1 Chapter 1 Consolidation
Practical Project 1 Assessment Week: EOYT
Year 8 Autumn
Working Scientifically Math Skills for Science
B2 (C1) Health & Lifestyle C2 (C1) The Periodic Table
B2 (C2) Biological processes C2 (C2) Separation techniques
Revision Skills
Spring
P2 (C1) Electricity and magnetism B2 (C3) Ecosystem & Adaptation
P2 (C2) Energy B2 (C4) Inheritance
P2 (C3) Motion & Pressure
Summer
C2 (C3) Metals and other materials B2 Consolidation
C2 (C4) The Earth C2 Consolidation
Practical Project 1 P2 Consolidation
Practical Project 2 Assessment Week: EOYT
Year 9
Triple Offering
Autumn
Working Scientifically Math Skills for Science
Revision Skills Cell Structure & Support
Atomic Structure Cell Division
The Periodic Table
Spring
Conservation & Dissipation of Energy Organisation & Digestive System
Energy Resources Organising Animals
Structure & Bonding
Summer
Chemical Calculations Energy Resources
Organising Animals
Year 10
Combined Offering
Autumn
Working Scientifically Math Skills for Science
Revision Skills Energy Resources
Chemical Calculations Electric Circuits
Chemical Change Communicable Diseases
Electrolysis Preventing & Treating Diseases
Energy Changes Non-communicable Diseases
Molecules & Matter
Spring
Radioactivity Rates & Equilibrium
Photosynthesis Crude Oil & Fuels
Respiration Organic Reactions
Forces in Balance Polymers
Motion Chemical Analysis
Force & Pressure
Summer
Wave Properties Our Atmosphere
Electromagnetic Waves The Earth's Resources
Light Using Our Resources
Electromagnetism Space
Work Experience
Year 11
Combined Offering
Autumn
Forces in Balance, Forces in Motion Rates & Equilibrium
Forces & Pressure The Human Nervous System
Wave Properties Hormonal Co-ordination
Electromagnetic Waves Chemical Analysis
Mock Examinations Crude oil & fuels
Spring
Reproduction The Earth's Atmosphere
Variation & Evolution The Earth's Resources
Genetics & Evolution Examinations

Qualification Details

Exam Board

AQA

Course Title and Syllabus

Combined Science - Trilogy (8464)

Triple - Separate Science (Biology 8461, Chemistry 8462 and Physics 8463)

Details of Papers

Each subject consists of two papers, pupils will sit an overall of six papers

Biology:

  • Paper 1: Cell biology and division; Organisaion; Infection and response; Bioenergetics
  • Paper 2: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; Ecology

Chemistry:

  • Paper 1: Atomic structure and The Periodic Table; Bonding, structure and properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Energy changes
  • Paper 2: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; Using resources

Physics:

  • Paper 1: Energy; Electricity; Atomic structure; Particle model of matter
  • Paper 2: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and Electomagnetism; Space physics (Triple Science)

Duration:

  • Combined Science - 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Triple Science - 1 hour 45 minutes