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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.
