Science

Head of Department: Mrs S Kerwood

Acting Head of Dept 2018 - 19 Mrs A Evans

Teachers: Mr T Clarkson, ( Second in Department), Mrs L Piccinono, Mrs S Dalton, Mr J May (G&T Co-ordinator), Mrs G Taylor, Mrs E Hill (SENCO)

Year 7

Autumn Term

Cells, Particles, Forces and Elements
Pupils assessed through - End of topic exam style questions, book work and investigation skills.

Spring Term

Body Systems, Reactions, Elements and Light
Pupils assessed through - End of topic exam style questions, book work and investigation skills.

Summer Term

Reproduction, Acids and Alkalis, Sound and Periodic Table
Pupils assessed through - End of topic exam style questions, book work and investigation skills.

Year 8

Autumn Term

Health, Metals & Acids, Discovering Space, Fuels
Pupils assessed through - End of topic exam style questions, book work and investigation skills.

Spring Term

Evolution, Electricity & Magnetism, Separation Techniques

Pupils assessed through - End of topic exam style questions, book work and investigation skills.

Summer Term

Ecosystems, The Earth, Genetics and Motion & Pressure
Pupils assessed through - End of topic exam style questions, book work and investigation skills.

Year 9, 10 & 11

In Year 9 the pupils start their GCSE. They will follow either the Combined Science (2 GCSEs) or the Triple Science (3 GCSEs). Both courses contain the same topics. The following shows the topics split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics and will be taught across the 3 years.

Biology

Cell Biology

Organisation

Infection and Response

Bioenergetics

Homeostasis

Inheritance

Ecology

Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Bonding and Structure

Quantitative Chemistry

Chemical Changes

Energy Changes

Rates of Reaction

Organic Chemistry

Chemical Analysis

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Using Resources

Physics

Energy

Electricity

Particle Model of Matter

Atomic Structure

Forces

Waves

Magnetism & Electromagnetism

Space Physics

Department Vision

Our aim is to make Science fun, engaging and thought provoking. Lessons should provide opportunities for pupils to be curious and inquisitive about the world around them. All pupils should feel confident that they can achieve their potential.