Science
Subject Vision and Intent
In Science, we focus on the real world and look at issues such as climate change, renewable energy, nanotechnology and more. We see Science education in school as the start of a lifelong experience of learning, discovering, and developing the skills to understand the world around us. As Edwin Hubble the astronomer said, ‘Equipped with our five senses, we explore the universe around us and call the adventure Science.’
In Science, pupils study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as they develop the skills that scientists use as they go about their work. At Key Stage 3 pupils build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills that they have already developed in their Primary School. It is our aim that every pupil achieves an externally validated qualification in science by the end of Year 11.
Five-Year Plan
Key Stage 3
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 |
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| Autumn Term 1 |
On rotation: Organisms Matter Forces Electromagnets |
On rotation: Organisms Matter Forces Electromagnets |
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| Spring Term 1 | ||
| Spring Term 2 |
On rotation: Reactions Genes Energy Ecosystems Waves Earth |
On rotation: Reactions Genes Energy Ecosystems Waves Earth |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| Summer Term 2 |
Key Stage 4
| Term | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | |||||||||
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | ||||
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Autumn Term 1 |
Cells |
Automatic structure and periodic tables |
Energy |
Infection and response |
Quantitative Chemistry |
Energy |
Genetics |
Organic Chemistry |
Energy |
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Autumn Term 2 |
Electricity |
Bioenergetics |
Chemical Changes |
Electricity |
Ecology |
Chemical Analysis |
Electricity |
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Spring Term 1 |
Organisation |
Particles & atomic structure |
Homeostasis |
Particles & Atomic structure |
Chemistry of the atmosphere |
Particles & Atomic structure |
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| Spring Term 2 |
Bonding, structure and properties of matter |
Forces |
Energy Changes |
Forces |
Revision |
Using resources |
Forces |
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| Summer Term 1 |
Infection and Response |
Waves |
Genetics |
Waves |
Revision |
Waves & Magnets |
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| Summer Term 2 |
Quantitative Chemistry |
Magnets |
Rate of extent of chemical change |
Magnets |
Revision |
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All pupils study science at Key Stage 4. Most pupils study GCSE Combined Science Trilogy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics. This is a combination of Biology, Physics and Chemistry and enables pupils to gain two GCSE qualifications. Some pupils study separate AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics and can gain a triple GCSE qualification in these subjects.
GCSE Combined Science Trilogy
| Exam Board | AQA |
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Examinations |
GCSE Combined Science Trilogy consists of 6 papers and pupils gain 2 GCSE qualifications Paper 1 - Biology, 1hour 15 minutes Paper 2 - Biology, 1hour 15 minutes Paper 3 - Chemistry, 1hour 15 minutes Paper 4 - Chemistry, 1hour 15 minutes Paper 5 - Physics, 1hour 15 minutes Paper 6 - Physics, 1hour 15 minutes |
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Key Topics |
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics
| Exam Board | AQA |
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Examinations |
GCSE Biology consists of 6 papers and pupils gain 3 GCSE qualifications GCSE Biology Paper 1 – I hour 45 minutes Paper 2 – 1 hour 45 minutes GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 – 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 2 – 1 hour 45 minutes GCSE Physics Paper 1 – 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 2 – 1 hour 45 minutes |
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Key Topics |
GCSE Biology
GCSE Chemistry
GCSE Physics
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