Intent
Science is everywhere and plays a role in everything we do. A sound knowledge of science can enhance an individual's ability to make decisions essential for healthy living and to participate constructively in society. Science provides our pupils with the opportunity to explore the amazing world around them and to develop an enquiring mind.
In KS3 Science have based our schemes of work on the AQA KS3 Science curriculum. This ensures that we are covering all required aspects of the National Curriculum and helps students to make progress towards KS4. Students are encouraged to develop scientific skills and knowledge throughout the Key Stage.
Particle Model, Separating Mixtures, Metals and Non Metals.
Light, Sound, Energy Transfer, Energy Costs.
Cells, Movement, Interdependence, Plant Reproduction, Classification.
Acids and Alkalis, Chemical Energy, Climate, Earth Resources, Universe,
Heating and Cooling, Forces, Gravity, Speed, Work, Pressure.
Breathing, Variation, Human Reproduction, Photosynthesis.
Periodic Table, Elements, Types of Reaction,
Electric Circuits, Magnetism, Waves,
Respiration, Digestion, Evolution, Inheritance.
In Science students follow the AQA Entry Level, Double Award Science. Also, our schemes of work have been written to include all foundation aspects of the AQA Combined Science Trilogy GCSE. This enables our highest achieving students to be entered for GCSE Science alongside the Entry Level Certificate.
Each Unit is assessed by an end of unit test of 45 minutes, provided by the exam board AQA.
There is also a Teacher assessed Practical Science task in each unit.
For students entering the GCSE there are six exam papers each of 1 hour and 15 minutes duration. Two in biology, two in chemistry and two in physics. These papers are sat at the end of Year 11.
Headteacher Amanda Jagot
