Year 7
Throughout the year, pupils will be attending separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics lesson learning a variety of scientific. These will include fundamental scientific topics such as ‘Cells’, ‘Forces’ and ‘Chemical Reactions’. During the summer term, students will also learn about the science behind gardening during hands-on lessons delivered in the Southmoor garden. In writing, pupils will be given opportunities to develop their understanding of new key words and apply their knowledge to answering extended writing style exam questions. The science curriculum is designed to encourage inquiring young minds and aims to harness and develop the sense of wonder present in so many year 7 students. With a focus on the new GCSE specification students will be given the opportunity to begin looking at GCSE content in particular the core practical’s which are an essential component of GCSE.
• Year 7 Science Curriculum Overview
Year 8
Throughout the year, pupils will be exploring a range of scientific concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as developing key practical skills linked to the new GCSE specification they will begin in Year 9. A large focus will surround introducing GCSE content early in particularly the development of practical skills based around GCSE core practical’s. These will include fundamental scientific topics such as ‘Health’, ‘The Periodic Table’ and ‘Energy’. In writing, pupils will be given opportunities to develop their understanding of new key words and apply their knowledge to answering extended writing style exam questions. The science curriculum is designed to encourage inquiring young minds and aims to harness and develop the sense of wonder present in so many year 8 students.
• Year 8 Science Curriculum Overview
Year 9 – 11
Combined Science
The 9-1 GCSE qualification in Science encourages students to be inspired, motivated and challenged while following a broad, coherent and practical course of study. It provides insight into and experience of how science works, stimulating students’ curiosity and encouraging them to engage with Science in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study and career choices. They will have the opportunity to discover their own evidence, debate the ethics and morals of technological advances, analyse their own data and learn about the development of theories across all disciplines.
Separate Science
The 9-1 GCSE qualifications in Science encourages students to be inspired, motivated and challenged while following a broad, coherent and practical course of study. It provides insight into and experience of how science works, stimulating students’ curiosity and encouraging them to engage with Science in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study and career choices. They will have the opportunity to discover their own evidence, debate the ethics and morals of technological advances, analyse their own data and learn about the development of theories across all disciplines.
Upon successful completion of the course, pupils will be awarded three separate 9-1 grades for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.