Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3, years 7-9 have three hours of science per week.
Our AQA GCSE specifications describe content and processes that students need to demonstrate competence in. These areas are developed in the AQA KS3 science syllabus so that students enter Key Stage 4 (KS4) with a level of proficiency.
Each year group is set, based on continuous and end of year assessment.
| Topics Studied at Key Stage 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Autumn | Speed
Voltage and resistance Energy cost Sound Particle model Acids and alkali
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Universe
Cells Plant reproduction Human reproduction Contact forces Electromagnets
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Heating and cooling
Wave properties Elements Types of reaction Earth resources Digestion
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| Spring | Earth structure
Movement Interdependence Variation Gravity Current |
Work
Wave effects Periodic table Chemical energy Climate Breathing |
Photosynthesis
Inheritance AQA GCSE |
| Summer | Energy transfers
Light Separating mixtures Metals and non-metals |
Respiration Evolution Pressure Magnetism |
AQA GCSE |
Key Stage 4
At KS4 pupils learn about a wider range of scientific ideas and consider them in greater depth, laying the foundations for further study.
They explore how technological advances relate to the scientific ideas underpinning them.
They consider the power and limitations of science in addressing industrial, ethical and environmental issues, and how different groups have different views about the role of science.
They communicate their ideas clearly and precisely in a variety of ways.
They see how scientists work together to develop new ideas, how new theories may, at first, give rise to controversy and how social and cultural contexts may affect the extent to which theories are accepted.
| YEAR 10 AQA GCSE SCIENCE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term | AQA TRILOGY | TRIPLE SCIENCE |
| Autumn | Cell Biology
Organisation Infection and response Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Quantitative chemistry Chemical change |
Cell Biology
Organisation Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Quantitative chemistry Energy Electricity |
| Spring | Rate and extent of chemical reactions
Organic chemistry Chemical analysis Bioenergetics Homeostasis and response Inheritance, variation and response |
Chemical change
Energy change Rate and extent of chemical reactions Particle model of matter Atomic structure Infection and response Bioenergetics |
| Summer | Homeostasis and response
Organic chemistry Forces |
Chemistry of the atmosphere
Using resources Ecology |
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YEAR 11 EDEXCEL GCSE SCIENCE |
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|---|---|---|
| Term | ADDITIONAL SCIENCE | TRIPLE SCIENCE |
| Autumn |
P2 Physics for your future Additional Science CAU |
B3 Using biology
C3 Chemistry in action P3 Applications of physics Physics CAU |
| Spring | B2 The components of life – revision
C2 Discovering chemistry – revision |
B2 The components of life – revision
B3 Using biology – revision C2 Discovering chemistry – revision C3 Chemistry in action – revision P2 Physics for your future – revision P3 Applications of physics – revision |
| Summer | B1 Influences on life – revision
C1 Chemistry in our world – revision P1 Universal Physics – revision Exams |
B1 Influences on life – revision
C1 Chemistry in our world – revision P1 Universal Physics – revision Exams |
Key Stage 5
The aims and objectives of the Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology, Chemistry and Physics are to enable students to develop:
● essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other.
● demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods.
● competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills.
● interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject.
● understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
Edexcel GCE Biology A (Salters-Nuffield – 9BN0)
OCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters – H433)
| YEAR 12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | BIOLOGY | CHEMISTRY | PHYSICS |
| Autumn | Lifestyle, health and risks
Genes and health |
Elements of life
Developing fuels |
Working as a physicist
Mechanics Electric current Materials |
| Spring | Voice of genome
Biodiversity and natural resources |
Elements from the sea
The ozone story |
Materials
Waves and the particle nature of light |
| Summer | What’s in a medicine? | ||
| YEAR 13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | BIOLOGY | CHEMISTRY | PHYSICS |
| Autumn | On the wild side
Infection, immunity and forensics |
The thread of life
Polymers by design What’s in a medicine? The steel story
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Physics on the move |
| Spring | Run for your life
Grey matter
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Aspects of agriculture
Colour by design The oceans Designing a medicine
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Physics from creation to collapse
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| Summer | |||
Contacts
Mr S Miah
Curriculum Leader for Science
s.miah@stbons.org
Mr M Adenekan
Assistant Curriculum Leader – Key Stage 5 Coordinator
m.adenekan@stbons.org
Miss N Mahendran
Assistant Curriculum Leader – Key Stage 4 Coordinator
n.mahendran@stbons.org