Science

Curriculum Intent

  • In Science, we strive for excellence through students being able to be responsible citizens who are equipped to understand and address the complex challenges of the global community through the disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
  • In Science, we aspire for students to use their scientific knowledge to inform their decisions and contributes to their well-being, of others and communities.
  • In Science, our students show confidence through developing academic knowledge and skills through the curriculum to understand the uses and implications of science today and for the future to lead into diverse career opportunities.

Our Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year GroupTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
Year 7

Working Scientifically                     

Ecosystems - interdependence and ecosystems

Matter - particle model and separating mixtures

Forces - speed and gravity

Forces - Speed and gravity

Organisms - cells and movement 

Earth - structure and Universe  

Reactions - Metals and non metals, acids and alkalis

ElectromagneticsGenes
Year 8

Working Scientifically

Genes

Reactions

Earth - Climate and resources  

Energy - work, heating and cooling

Energy - costs and transfer      

Organisms

Forces - Contact forces

Ecosystems - Respiration

Ecosystems - Photosynthesis

Working Scientifically  
Year 9

Working Scientifically

Forensics

Genes                           Reactions

Ecosystems

Earth

Waves

Waves

Energy

Periodic Table    

Higher Education 

Careers

Maritime Academy Values in Science

Useful Weblinks 

Images

Links

 

Student digital text book, that can be accessed in school and at home to support their homework and revision. Following the Science curriculum with AQA.

Collins Connect 

AQA ks3 curriculum syllabus to view what students are learning.

AQA | Science | KS3 | KS3 Science Syllabus

 

Retrieval practical for the use of study packs to support students recall of prior knowledge.

Carousel | Teach smarter, learn better (carousel-learning.com)

Seneca

Free Homework & Revision for A Level, GCSE, KS3 & KS2 (senecalearning.com)

Revision website following the national curriculum in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

KS3 Science - BBC Bitesize

 

Further Reading

Images

Links

The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Book by DK

Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

by Randall Munroe

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

by Rachel Ignotofsky

Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind-Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture And Everything In Between

 

by Jordan Moore

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World

by Ian Stewart