Science
Curriculum Leader: Mrs C Cowap-Whiskin
KS3 Science
Each class are on a rotation for the year. This means some classes will be studying Biology whilst other classes will be studying Chemistry or Physics.
| Year 7 | Overview of Topics Covered – Rotation dependent on class |
| Autumn | Science in a lab / working scientifically Organisms – Cells and movement Substance and properties – particle model & separating mixtures Energy – Transfers and Costs |
| Spring | Ecosystems – Interdependence and plant reproduction Reactions – Metals and non-metals & acids and alkalis Waves – Light and Sound |
| Summer | Genes – Variation and human reproduction Earth – earth structure and universe Forces – speed and gravity |
| Year 8 | Overview of Topics Covered – Rotation dependent on class |
| Autumn | Organisms – Breathing and digestion Matter – Elements and The Periodic Table Forces – Contact Forces and Pressure |
| Spring | Ecosystems – Photosynthesis and Respiration Electromagnets – Potential difference and resistance, Current, Magnetism and Electromagnets Earth – Climate and Earth Resources |
| Summer | Genes – Evolution (and Inheritance) Reactions – Chemical Energy and Types of Reactions Energy – Work, Heating and Cooling Waves – Wave Effects and Wave Properties |
| Year 9 | Overview of Topics Covered – Rotation dependent on class |
| Autumn | Cell Biology Core Concepts and Infection and Response Energy Core Concepts and Maths Skills in Science Chemical Changes Core Concepts |
| Spring | Keeping Healthy Atomic Structure and The periodic Table Atomic Structure Core Concepts |
| Summer | Crest Award/Science in Action Structure and Bonding Particle Model of Matter |
KS4 GCSE Science
| Year 10 | Overview of Topics Covered |
| Autumn 1 | Biology Lesson: Photosynthesis and Respiration Chemistry Lesson: Quantitative Chemistry Physics Lesson: Electricity Combined Science Lesson: Infection and control, non-communicable disease |
| Autumn 2 | Biology Lesson: Photosynthesis and Respiration Chemistry Lesson: Chemical Changes Physics Lesson: Electricity and Energy Recap Combined Science Lesson: Infection and control, non-communicable disease |
| Spring 1 | Biology Lesson: Ecology (Adaptations, interdependence, and competition, Organising an ecosystem, Biodiversity, and ecosystems Chemistry Lesson: Energy change and rate and extent of Chemical change Physics Lesson: Waves Combined Science Lesson: Recap of year 9 preparation for exams |
| Spring 2 | Biology Lesson: Ecology (Adaptations, interdependence, and competition, Organising an ecosystem, Biodiversity, and ecosystems Chemistry Lesson: The rate and extent of Chemical change Physics Lesson: Atomic structure recap Combined Science Lesson: Recap of year 9 preparation for exams |
| Summer 1 | Biology Lesson: Homeostasis and response (The human nervous system, Hormonal Co-ordination) 9 lessons Chemistry Lesson: Organic Chemistry Physics Lesson: Forces Combined Science Lesson: Recap of Autum 1 |
| Summer 2 | Biology Lesson: Homeostasis and response (The human nervous system, Hormonal Co-ordination) 9 lessons Chemistry Lesson: Chemical analysis Physics Lesson: Forces Combined Science Lesson: Recap of Autum 2 |
| Year 11 | Overview of Topics Covered |
| Autumn 1 | Biology Lesson: Ecosystems and material cycles Chemistry Lesson: Rates of reaction Physics Lesson: Electricity Combined Science Lesson: Particle Model |
| Autumn 2 | Biology Lesson: Exchange and transport in animals Chemistry Lesson: Heat and energy changes in Chemical reactions Physics Lesson: Electricity Combined Science Lesson: Particle Model, Forces and Matter |
| Spring 1 | Biology Lesson: Finish plant structures and their functions and revision of photosynthesis Chemistry Lesson: Fuels Physics Lesson: Magnetism and the motor effect, Electromagnetic induction Combined Science Lesson: Animal coordination and control and Homeostasis |
| Spring 2 | Biology Lesson: Revision and catch up Chemistry Lesson: Revision and catch up Physics Lesson: Revision and catch up Combined Science Lesson: Earth and Atmosphere science |
| Summer 1 | Revision and Exams |
| Summer 2 | Exams |
