Science

 

KS3

 Year 7

Theme – Exploring Science

Biology

• Cells, tissues, organs and organ systems

• Reproduction 

• Ecosystems and Interdependence

Chemistry

• Mixtures and separation
• Acids and alkalis
• The particle model
• Atoms, elements and molecules

Physics

• Energy
• Electricity
• Forces
• Space

Year 8

• Looking at Plants and Ecosystems
• Magnetism and Electricity
• Our Health and the Effects of Drugs
• Obtaining Useful Materials
• Using our Earth Sustainably
• Waves and Energy Transfer

Year 9

Transitioning and deepening knowledge from KS3 to KS4

Biology:

Chemistry: 

Physics:

Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11)

 Year 10

GCSE 9-1
Physics:

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics

Topic 2 – Motion and forces

Topic 3 – Conservation of energy

Topic 4 – Waves

Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

Topic 6 – Radioactivity

Chemistry:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry

Topic 6 – Groups in the periodic table

Topic 7 – Rates of reaction and energy changes

Topic 8 – Fuels and Earth science

Biology:

Year 11

GCSE 9-1

Biology:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology

Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions

Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis

Topic 8 – Exchange and transport in animals

Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles

Physics:

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics

Topic 8 – Energy – Forces doing work

Topic 9 – Forces and their effects

Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits

Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect

Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction

Topic 14 – Particle model

Topic 15 – Forces and matter

Revision of all units and Exam Preparation

Biology:

Separate Biology

Key Stage 5 (Year 12-13)

 Year 12

Biology

• A level Biology Edexcel A (SNAB)

• Although year 12s cover Topics 1-4 which is listed on the website
• They also cover aspects of Topic 5 and 7
• Topic 5 Photosynthesis and Ecosystems
• Topic 7 Respiration, Muscles, Heart and ECG

Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry (I)
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Core organic Chemistry and analysis

Physics

• Working as a Physicist

• Mechanics

• Electric Circuits

• Electric Fields

• Waves

• Quantum

• Gravitational Fields

• Magnetic Fields

Year 13

 Biology

• On the Wild Side
• Infection, Immunity and Disease
• Run for your Life
• Grey Matter

 Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry (II)
• Physical Chemistry and transition elements
• Organic Chemistry and analysis
• Unifying concepts

 Physics

• Further Mechanics
• Electric and Magnetic Fields
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Thermodynamics
• Space
• Nuclear Radiation
• Gravitational Fields
• Oscillations

 

Independent Learning Resources

 Key Stage 3

• BBC Bitesize are both useful resources:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary

Key Stage 4

Pearson Edexcel in Combined Science (Double Award students)

Pearson Edexcel in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Triple Award students)

• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science: Student Book by Mark Levesley et al
• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
• Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
• Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science Higher Revision Guide by Nigel Saunders et al
• Virtual textbooks are available on Pearson ActiveLearn
• BBC Bitseize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary

• Past exam papers

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/

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