Science

Subject Overview

We want to Instil a sense of wonder about the world in which we live. By having a deep understanding of Science, students can appreciate the world around us and how it works.

We want all students to develop an awareness of the impact science has on our lives and give students the ability to express their ideas about science and make informed decisions on science issues, such as GM food and vaccines, using currently available evidence.

Students as scientists will develop many skills including precision and accuracy, creativity, team work, assessing risks, reasoning skills and the ability to evaluate evidence. They will uncover knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Teaching and Learning

Year 7

Students are taught in mixed ability groups

Terms 1 and 2

Science skills

Cells

States of matter

Terms 3 and 4

Space

Ecological relationships

Energy

Terms 5 and 6

Atoms elements and compounds

Electricity

Reproduction

Year 8

Students are taught in mixed ability groups

Terms 1 and 2

Anatomy and gas exchange

Sound waves

Separation techniques

Terms 3 and 4

Heart start (a module looking at first aid)

Light

Nutrition

Terms 5 and 6

Periodic table and materials

Photosynthesis and respiration

Forces and motion

KS4 Course(s) offered

Year 9

Terms 1 and 2

Physical chemistry

Electricity

Metal chemistry

Terms 3 and 4

B1 You and your genes

P1 Radiation and waves

Terms 5 and 6

B2 Keeping Healthy

C1 Air Quality

Year 10

We follow OCR 21st Century Science where they will learn Physics (P) Chemistry (C) and Biology (B). Students will have 2 Science teachers. The majority of students will take Combined Science which is worth two GCSEs. Some students will have the opportunity to take Triple Science which is worth three GCSEs. They will move through the curriculum more quickly and be taught extra lesson content.

Terms 1 and 2

C2 Chemical Patterns

P2 Sustainable energy

B2 Living Together

Terms 3 and 4

C3 Chemical of the natural environment

P3 Electric circuits

C4 Material Choices

Terms 5 and 6

P4 Explaining motion

C5 Chemical analysis

B5 Human body

Year 11

Terms 1 and 2

P5 Radioactive materials

C6 Making useful chemicals

B6 Life on Earth

Terms 3 and 4

P6 Matter

Terms 5

Revision for final exams

Assessment

Y7, 8 and 9

Students will sit end of module tests (exam style questions) and be asked to complete a written assessment. They will also sit an end of year exam.

Students in Y9 will take end of module exams and a Science SAT paper in term 3 which will help determine their GCSE class. At the end of the year they will take a GCSE mock paper.

Y10

tudents will sit module tests as each is completed. They will sit mock exams at the end of the year.

Y11

Students will sit mock exams in November and February. In May and June they will sit their real exams-; all grades are based on these exams only.
Combined Science: Students will take four exams of 1 hour and 45 minutes each. This includes separate papers for Biology, Chemistry and Physics plus a combined paper featuring all three.
Triple Science: Students will take six exams of 1 hour and 45 minutes each. This will include two papers for each of the three disciplines.

Revision study guides can be purchased from reception.