| Faculty Staff Mrs Philpott Mrs Harvey-Wells Miss Hunter Mr Opoku Agyemang Mrs Van Tonder Mrs Willemse Ms Williams Mrs Harvey |
Role Head of Faculty Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Technician Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Technician |
Curriculum Statement
Our underlying drive is to provide opportunities for pupils to explore their understanding of scientific concepts, laws and procedures. Science should be experienced in a practical way to develop problem solving through evaluating the scientific method. Everyday life is enshrouded by the contributions and innovations science and technology have afforded alongside the deeper considerations of social, economic, ethical and cultural issues. Community is at the heart of the development of thinking and working scientifically and a range of classroom delivery should be made available for students to take responsibility for their learning and work towards independence.
Key Stage 3 Years 7 and 8
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Year |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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7 |
Following baseline tests, students will follow a short programme of study designed to fill any gaps in knowledge from KS2 and develop their scientific thinking skills. |
All students complete their Passport to Science so that they understand the importance of performing practical work safely. Practical Investigation work |
Cells Particles and their behaviour Forces |
Structure and function of body systems Elements, atoms and compounds Reactions |
Reproduction Acids and alkalis Sound Light |
Space |
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8 |
Health and lifestyle The Periodic Table |
Electricity and magnetism Separation techniques |
Biological Processes Energy |
Ecosystems and adaptation Metals and other materials |
Motion and pressure Inheritance |
The Earth |
KS3 into KS4 Transition Year 9
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Year |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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9 |
Entry Level Certificate Component 1: The human body |
Entry Level Certificate Component 5: Energy, forces and structure of matter |
Entry Level Certificate Component 3: Elements, mixtures and compounds |
Entry Level Certificate Component 6: Electricity, magnetism and waves |
Entry Level Certificate Component 4: Chemistry in our world |
Entry Level Certificate Component 2: Environment, evolution and inheritance |
Key Stage 4 Years 10 and 11
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Year |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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10 (Combined Trilogy) |
Biology Topic 1: Cell Biology Biology Topic 2: Organisation Chemistry Topic 1: Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table Chemistry Topic 8: Chemical analysis Physics Topic 1: Energy |
Biology Topic 3: Infection and response Chemistry Topic 4: Energy changes Chemistry Topic 2: Bonding, Structure and Properties Physics Topic 2: Electricity |
Biology Topic 5: Homeostasis and response Biology Topic Chemistry Topic 5: Chemical changes Chemistry Topic 7: Organic chemistry Atomic Structure Physics Topic 5: Forces |
Biology Topic 7: Ecology Chemistry Topic 6: The rate and extent of chemical change Physics Topic 4: Atomic Structure Physics Topic 3: Particle Theory Model |
Biology Topic 4: Bioenergetics Chemistry Topic 9: Chemistry of the atmosphere Chemistry Topic 10: Using resources Physics Topic 6: Waves |
Revision for exams Reflection of progress and preparation for Year 11 Science and Enterprise |
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10 (Separate Science) |
Biology Topic 1: Cell Biology Biology Topic 2: Organisation Chemistry Topic 1: Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table Chemistry Topic 8: Chemical analysis Physics Topic 1: Energy |
Biology Topic 3: Infection and response Chemistry Topic 4: Energy changes Chemistry Topic 2: Bonding, Structure and Properties Physics Topic 2: Electricity |
Biology Topic 5: Homeostasis and response Biology Topic Chemistry Topic 5: Chemical changes Chemistry Topic 7: Organic chemistry Atomic Structure Physics Topic 5: Forces |
Biology Topic 7: Ecology Chemistry Topic 6: The rate and extent of chemical change Physics Topic 4: Atomic Structure Physics Topic 3: Particle Theory Model |
Biology Topic 4: Bioenergetics Chemistry Topic 9: Chemistry of the atmosphere Chemistry Topic 10: Using resources Physics Topic 6: Waves |
Revision for exams Reflection of progress and preparation for Year 11 Science and Enterprise |
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11 (Combined Trilogy) |
Biology Topic 6: Inheritance, variation and evolution Chemistry Topic 3: Quantitative chemistry Physics 6: Waves |
Revision and Exam Preparation |
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11 (Separate Science) |
Biology Topic 6: Inheritance, variation and evolution Chemistry Topic 3: Quantitative chemistry Physics 6: Waves |