Science

The aim in Science is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage with new ideas and concepts through exploring what interests them and understanding the natural phenomenon. Core to our approach is the idea that students should be able to learn through practical experiences, investigation and building on knowledge. Topics are themed to encourage students to think about how Science influences the world around them and how it will shape their lives and futures, in addition to how they can make a difference to world through science.

Science has a large range of equipment and resources to help enrich lessons from Year 7 to Year 11. We have 5 fully equipped laboratories, 4 teaching rooms and a science technician ensuring that students are supported in lessons to achieve excellence. We currently offer AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy) and AQA GCSE Triple Science.

Course Delivered

GCSE Combined Science (AQA)
GCSE Triple Science (AQA)

Term by Term Subject Content

Year 7 Units	Biology Cells Diet and digestion Breathing and respiration Biomechanics Chemistry Particle model Atoms, elements and compounds Separating mixture Earth, rocks and the atmosphere Physics Energy and efficiency Heating and cooling Matter Electricity in the home Light and sound wave
Year 8 Units	Biology Diet and digestion Breathing and respiration Plants and photosynthesis DNA and inheritance Chemistry Atoms, elements and compounds Earth, rocks and the atmosphere Mendeleev and the periodic table Reactivity series, reactions and equations Physics Heating and cooling Work done, moments, simple machines, springs Pressure Magnets and Electromagnets
Year 9 Units	Biology Evolution and Adaptations Microorganisms Populations, competition and adaptations The microscope and cells Feeding relationships and cycles in nature Chemistry Materials Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures Our atmosphere The Earth’s resources Physics Gravity, earth, solar system Energy stores and resources Describing motion
Year 10 Units	Biology Populations, competition and adaptations Feeding relationships and cycles in nature Non-communicable diseases The digestive system Transport systems in animals and plants Communicable diseases and immunity Photosynthesis and transpiration Biomass and food production Chemistry Our atmosphere The periodic table Hydrocarbons Rates of reactions Relative mass and moles Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding Materials and nanoparticles Physics Matter and density Forces as vectors The atom and radiation Energy and particles Newton’s Laws and momentum Pressure Light and lenses
Year 11 Units	Biology Populations, competition and adaptations Feeding relationships and cycles in nature Transport systems in animals and plants Photosynthesis and transpiration The digestive system Respiration Homeostasis and hormones Human impact on the environment Chemistry Our atmosphere The periodic table Hydrocarbons Rates of reactions Relative mass and moles Energy transfers during reactions Physics Matter and density Energy and particles Electricity Electricity and magnetism

For further information on the curriculum offered please contact the Academy F.A.O Peter Hoskins (Subject Leader for Science)