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.
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
Overview
| Year | Term | Topic(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Autumn |
Working Scientifically |
| Spring |
B1 (C3) Reproduction |
|
| Summer |
B1 Consolidation |
|
| Year 8 | Autumn |
Working Scientifically |
| Spring |
B2 (C3) Ecosystem & Adaptation |
|
| Summer |
B2 Consolidation |
|
| Year 9 Triple | Autumn |
Working Scientifically |
| Spring |
Organising Animals |
|
| Summer |
Organising Animals |
|
| Year 10 Combined | Autumn |
Working Scientifically |
| Spring |
Photosynthesis |
|
| Summer |
Our Atmosphere |
|
| Year 10 Triple (A) | Autumn |
Working Scientifically |
| Spring |
Photosynthesis |
|
| Summer |
Our Atmosphere |
|
|
Year 10 Triple (B) Only in addition to Combined offering |
Autumn |
Communicable Diseases |
| Spring |
Preventing & Treating Diseases |
|
| Summer |
Chemical Analysis |
|
| Year 11 | Autumn |
Hormonal Co-ordination |
| Spring |
Genetics & Evolution |