Science
Welcome to Key Stage 3 Science where students learn skills and develop ideas to explain the world around us.
KS3 Science
Assessments
Year 7, 8 and 9 will do the following assessments during this year
Autumn 1 Test A: Year 7 and 8 (30 minutes) Year 9 (50mins)
Autumn 1 Test B Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes) Year 9 (50mins)
Autumn 2 Test A: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes) Year 9 (50mins)
Autumn 2 Test B: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes) Year 9 (50mins)
Spring 1 Test A: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes) Year 9 (50mins)
Spring 1 Test B: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes) Year 9 (50mins)
Spring 2 Test A: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes)
Spring 2 Test B Closing the gap: Year 7 and 8 (50 minutes)
Summer 1 Test A: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes)
Summer 1 Test B: Year 7 and 8 (50 minutes)
Summer 2 Test A: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes)
Summer 2 Test B: Year 7 and 8 (45 minutes)
N.B Year 9 will start GCSE content in Spring 2
Outline scheme of work
Year 7
| Term | Topics Studied |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 |
Working Scientifically Space |
| Autumn 2 |
Cells Particles |
| Spring 1 |
Body systems Reactions Sound |
| Spring 2 |
Body systems Reactions Sound |
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Summer 1 |
Reproduction Acids and Alkalis Light |
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Summer 2 |
Reproduction Acids and Alkalis Light |
Year 8
| Term | Topics studied |
|---|---|
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Autumn 1 |
Working Scientifically Health and Lifestyle The Periodic Table Separating Techniques Energy |
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Autumn 2 |
Health and Lifestyle The Periodic Table Separating Techniques Energy |
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Spring 1 |
Adaptation and Inheritance Metals and Acids Forces Motion and Pressure |
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Spring 2 |
Adaptation and Inheritance Metals and Acids Forces Motion and Pressure |
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Summer 1 |
Ecosystems The Earth Motion and Pressure |
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Summer 2 |
Ecosystems The Earth Motion and Pressure |
KS4 Year 9: GCSE Science
After February half term, students in Year 9 will begin the GCSE Science course.
Assessments
Year 9 students will do the following assessments once they begin the GCSE course. They will be assessed twice each half term.
Spring 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Year 9
| Term | Summary |
|---|---|
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Autumn 1 |
Working Scientifically
Biology Cells Cells and Systems
Chemistry Particle model and State Change Atoms and the Periodic Table Chemical Changes Useful Chemical Reactions
Physics Energy Waves, Sound and Light |
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Autumn 2 |
Biology Cells Cells and Systems
Chemistry Particle model and State Change Atoms and the Periodic Table Chemical Changes Useful Chemical Reactions
Physics Energy Waves, Sound and Light |
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Spring 1 |
Biology Cells Cells and Systems
Chemistry Particle model and State Change Atoms and the Periodic Table Chemical Changes Useful Chemical Reactions
Physics Energy Waves, Sound and Light |
N.B Year 9 will be on a rotation every term, so will usually be focussing on one Science per term – Biology, Chemistry or Physics
KS4 Year 10: Combined Science
Assessments
Year 10 Combined Science students will do the following assessments during the year. They will be assessed twice each half term.
Autumn 1 Test 1: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Autumn 1 Test 2: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 1: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 2: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 1: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 2: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 1: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 2: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 1: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 2: 45 marks (50 minutes)
Summer 2: Year 10 Combined Science PPE’s in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each paper is worth 70 marks and is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Outline of Scheme of Work
Year 10 – Combined Science
At the start of the year, the students will be learning either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. They will rotate at the end of November and the beginning of March to learn the remaining Sciences.
The topics covered are:
| Term | Topics studied |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 |
Biology Topics: Cells and control, genetics, natural selection and genetic modification, health, disease and development of medicines, plant structures and their functions. |
| Autumn 2 | Biology Topics: Cells and control, genetics, natural selection and genetic modification, health, disease and development of medicines, plant structures and their functions. Chemistry Topics: Ionic bonding, covalent bonding, types of substance, acids and alkalis, calculations involving masses, electrolytic processes. Physics Topics: Conservation of energy, waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity. |
| Spring 1 | Biology Topics: Cells and control, genetics, natural selection and genetic modification, health, disease and development of medicines, plant structures and their functions. Chemistry Topics: Ionic bonding, covalent bonding, types of substance, acids and alkalis, calculations involving masses, electrolytic processes. Physics Topics: Conservation of energy, waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity. |
| Spring 2 | Biology Topics: Cells and control, genetics, natural selection and genetic modification, health, disease and development of medicines, plant structures and their functions. Chemistry Topics: Ionic bonding, covalent bonding, types of substance, acids and alkalis, calculations involving masses, electrolytic processes. Physics Topics: Conservation of energy, waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity. |
| Summer 1 | Biology Topics: Cells and control, genetics, natural selection and genetic modification, health, disease and development of medicines, plant structures and their functions. Chemistry Topics: Ionic bonding, covalent bonding, types of substance, acids and alkalis, calculations involving masses, electrolytic processes. Physics Topics: Conservation of energy, waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity. |
| Summer 2 | Biology Topics: Cells and control, genetics, natural selection and genetic modification, health, disease and development of medicines, plant structures and their functions. Chemistry Topics: Ionic bonding, covalent bonding, types of substance, acids and alkalis, calculations involving masses, electrolytic processes. Physics Topics: Conservation of energy, waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity. |
KS4 Year 10: Biology (Triple Science)
Assessments
Year 10 Triple Science students will do the following Biology assessments during the year. They will be assessed twice each half-term.
Autumn 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 2: Year 10 Biology PPE – 100 marks (1 hour 45 minutes)
Outline of Scheme of Work
Year 10: Biology (Triple Science)
| Term | Year 11 | |
|---|---|---|
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Autumn 1 |
Cells and control |
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| Autumn 2 |
Genetics Natural selection and genetic modification |
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| Spring 1 | Natural selection and genetic modification | |
| Spring 2 | Health, disease and development of medicines | |
| Summer 1 | Plant structures and their functions | |
| Summer 2 | Animal coordination, control and homeostasis | |
KS4 Year 10: Chemistry (Triple Science)
Assessments
Year 10 Triple Science students will do the following Chemistry assessments during the year. They will be assessed twice each half term.
Autumn 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 2: Year 10 Chemistry PPE – 100 marks (1 hour 45 minutes)
Outline of Scheme of Work
Year 10 Chemistry: (Triple Science)
| Term | Year 10 |
|---|---|
|
Autumn 1 |
Ionic bonding Covalent bonding Types of substances Acids and alkalis |
| Autumn 2 |
Acids and alkalis Calculations involving masses |
| Spring 1 |
Calculations involving masses Electrolytic processes Obtaining and using metals |
| Spring 2 |
Obtaining and using metals Reversible reactions and equilibria Transition metals, alloys and corrosion |
| Summer 1 |
Quantitative analysis Dynamic equilibria and calculations involving volumes of gases Chemical cells and fuel cells |
| Summer 2 | Groups in the periodic table |
KS4 Year 10: Physics (Triple Science)
Assessments
Year 10 Triple Science students will do the following Physics assessments during the year. They will be assessed twice each half term.
Autumn 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Autumn 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Spring 2 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 1: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 1 Test 2: 30 marks (40 minutes)
Summer 2: Year 10 Physics PPE – 100 marks (1 hour 45 minutes)
Outline of Scheme of Work
Year 10: Physics (Triple Science)
| Term | Topics Studied |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 |
Conservation of energy Waves |
| Autumn 2 |
Waves Light and the electromagnetic spectrum |
| Spring 1 |
Light and the electromagnetic spectrum Radioactivity |
| Spring 2 |
Radioactivity Astronomy |
| Summer 1 |
Astronomy Energy – forces doing work Forces and their effects |
| Summer 2 |
Forces and their effects Electricity and circuits |
KS4 Year 11: Combined Science
Assessments
Autumn 1 Test A: 45 mins
Autumn 1 Test B: 45 mins
Autumn 2 Test A: 45 mins
Autumn 2 Test B: Year 11 PPEs – Examination papers – Combined Biology, Chemistry, Physics – each paper is 1 hour 10 mins
Spring 1 Test A: 45 mins
Spring 1 Test B: 45 mins
Spring 2 Test A: 45 mins
Spring 2 Test B: 45 mins
Summer 1 Test A: 45 mins
Summer 1 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Exam board: Edexcel GCSE Combined Science
Coursework: Not applicable
Paper 1: Biology 1 16.67% of the qualification
Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology, Topic 2 – Cells and control, Topic 3 – Genetics, Topic 4 – Natural selection and genetic modification, Topic 5 – Health, disease, and the development of medicines
Paper 2: Chemistry 1 16.67% of the qualification
Topic 1 – States of Matter, Topic 2 – Methods of Separation and purification, Topic 3 – Atomic structure, Topic 4 – The periodic table, Topic 5 – Ionic bonding, Topic 6 – Covalent bonding, Topic 7 – Types of substances, Topic 8- Acids and Alkalis, Topic 9 – Calculations involving masses, Topic 10 Electrolytic processes, Topic 11 – Obtaining and using metals. Topic 12 Reversible reactions and Equilibria
Paper 3: Physics 1 16.67% of the qualification
Topic 1 – Motion , Topic 2 – Motion and forces, Topic 3 – Conservation of energy, Topic 4 – Waves, Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum, Topic 6 – Radioactivity
Paper 4: Biology 2 16.67% of the qualification
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
Paper 5: Chemistry 2 16.67% of the qualification
Topic 3 – Atomic structure, Topic 4 – The periodic table, Topic 5 – Ionic bonding, Topic 6 – Covalent bonding, Topic 7 – Types of substances, Topic 9 – Calculations involving masses, Topic 13 – Groups in the periodic Table, Topic 14 – Rates of reaction, Topic 15 – Heat energy changes in chemical reactions, Topic 16- Fuels, Topic 17 – Earth and Atmospheric Science
Paper 6: Physics 2 16.67% of the qualification
Topic 7 – Energy – Forces doing work, 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
Outline of Scheme of Work
Students follow the following topics throughout the year on rotation.
| Term | Topics Studied |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 |
Biology: Animal coordination, control homeostasis-Exchange and transport in animals- Ecosystems and material cycles
Chemistry: Obtaining and using metals- Reversible reactions and equilibrium- Groups in the Periodic Table- Rates of reaction-Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
Physics: Energy -forces doing work- Forces and their effects- Electricity and circuits- Magnetism and the motor effect- Electromagnetic induction- Particle model -Forces and matter |
| Autumn 2 |
Biology: Animal coordination, control homeostasis-Exchange and transport in animals- Ecosystems and material cycles
Chemistry: Obtaining and using metals- Reversible reactions and equilibrium- Groups in the Periodic Table- Rates of reaction-Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
Physics: Energy -forces doing work- Forces and their effects- Electricity and circuits- Magnetism and the motor effect- Electromagnetic induction- Particle model -Forces and matter |
| Spring 1 |
Biology: Animal coordination, control homeostasis-Exchange and transport in animals- Ecosystems and material cycles
Chemistry: Obtaining and using metals- Reversible reactions and equilibrium- Groups in the Periodic Table- Rates of reaction-Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
Physics: Energy -forces doing work- Forces and their effects- Electricity and circuits- Magnetism and the motor effect- Electromagnetic induction- Particle model -Forces and matter |
| Spring 2 |
Biology: Animal coordination, control homeostasis-Exchange and transport in animals- Ecosystems and material cycles
Chemistry: Obtaining and using metals- Reversible reactions and equilibrium- Groups in the Periodic Table- Rates of reaction-Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
Physics: Energy -forces doing work- Forces and their effects- Electricity and circuits- Magnetism and the motor effect- Electromagnetic induction- Particle model -Forces and matter |
| Summer 1 |
Biology: Animal coordination, control homeostasis-Exchange and transport in animals- Ecosystems and material cycles
Chemistry: Obtaining and using metals-Reversible reactions and equilibrium- Groups in the Periodic Table-Rates of reaction-Heat energy changes in chemical reactions
Physics: Energy -forces doing work-Forces and their effects- Electricity and circuits-Magnetism and the motor effect- Electromagnetic induction-Particle model -Forces and matter
Revision for summer examinations |
| Summer 2 | Revision for summer examinations |
KS4 Science: Triple Biology
Assessments
Year 11
Autumn 1 Test A: 30 mins
Autumn 1 Test B: 30 mins
Autumn 2 Test A: 30 mins
Autumn 2 Test B: Year 11 PPEs – Examination papers – Triple Biology, Chemistry, Physics – each paper is 1 hour 45 mins
Spring 1 Test A: 30 mins
Spring 1 Test B: 30 mins
Spring 2 Test A: 30 mins
Spring 2 Test B: 45 mins
Summer 1 Test A: 30 mins
Summer 1 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Exam board: Edexcel GCSE Triple Biology
Coursework: Not applicable
Paper 1 50% of the qualification
Content covered - Key concepts in biology, Cells and control, Genetics, Natural selection and genetic modification, Health, disease and the development of medicines
Paper 2 50% of the qualification
Content covered - Key concepts in biology, Plant structures and their functions, Animal coordination, control and homeostasis, Exchange and transport in animals, Ecosystems and material cycles
Outline scheme of work
Students study the following topic throughout the year
| Term | Topics Studied |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 |
Plant structures and their functions Animal Coordination, control, and homeostasis |
| Autumn 2 |
Animal Coordination, control, and homeostasis Exchange and transport in animals |
| Spring 1 |
Exchange and transport in animals |
| Spring 2 |
Exchange and transport in animals Ecosystems and material cycles |
| Summer 1 | Ecosystems and material cycles |
| Summer 2 | Summer examinations |
KS4 Science: Triple Chemistry
Assessments
Year 11
Autumn 1 Test A: 30 mins
Autumn 1 Test B: 30 mins
Autumn 2 Test A: 30 mins
Autumn 2 Test B: Year 11 PPEs – Examination papers – Triple Biology, Chemistry, Physics – each paper is 1 hour 45 mins
Spring 1 Test A: 30 mins
Spring 1 Test B: 30 mins
Spring 2 Test A: 30 mins
Spring 2 Test B: 45 mins
Summer 1 Test A: 30 mins
Summer 1 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Exam board: Edexcel GCSE Chemistry specification
Coursework: Not applicable
Paper 1 50% of the qualification
Content covered - Key concepts in chemistry, States of matter and mixtures, Chemical changes, Extracting metals and equilibria and Separate chemistry 1
Paper 2 50% of the qualification
Content covered - Key concepts in chemistry, Groups in the periodic table, Rates of reaction and energy changes, Fuels and Earth science and Separate chemistry 2
Outline of Scheme of Work
Students study the following topic throughout the year
| Term | Topics Studied |
|---|---|
|
Autumn 1 |
Groups in Periodic Table - Rates of Reaction |
| Autumn 2 | Heat energy changes in chemical reactions – fuel-Earth and atmospheric pressure |
| Spring 1 |
Earth and atmospheric pressure - Hydrocarbons Alcohols and Carboxylic acids |
| Spring 2 | Polymers -Quantitative analysis test for ions -Bulk and Surface Properties of matter including nanoparticles |
| Summer 1 | Bulk and Surface Properties of matter including nanoparticles – Revision for summer examinations |
| Summer 2 | Summer examinations |
KS4 Science: Triple Physics
Assessments
Year 11
Autumn 1 Test A: 30 mins
Autumn 1 Test B: 30 mins
Autumn 2 Test A: 30 mins
Autumn 2 Test B: Year 11 PPEs – Examination papers – Triple Biology, Chemistry, Physics – each paper is 1 hour 45 mins
Spring 1 Test A: 30 mins
Spring 1 Test B: 30 mins
Spring 2 Test A: 30 mins
Spring 2 Test B: 45 mins
Summer 1 Test A: 30 mins
Summer 1 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Summer 2 GCSE Examinations
Course overview for GCSE Triple Physics
Exam board: Edexcel GCSE Triple Physics
Coursework: Not applicable
Paper 1 50% of the qualification
Content covered – Key concepts of physics, Motion and forces, Conservation of energy, Waves, Light and the electromagnetic spectrum, Radioactivity, Astronomy
Paper 2 50% of the qualification
Content covered - Key concepts of physics, Energy - Forces doing work, Forces and their effects, Electricity and circuits, Static electricity, Magnetism and the motor effect, Electromagnetic induction, Particle model, Forces and matter
Outline of Scheme of Work
Students study the following topic throughout the year
| Table Heading | Table Heading |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 |
Electricity and Circuits |
| Autumn 2 | Static Electricity – Magnetism and Motor Effect |
| Spring 1 | Electromagnetic Induction – Particle Model |
| Spring 2 | Particle Model – Forces and Matter |
| Summer 1 | Forces and Matter – Revision for Summer examinations |
| Summer 2 | Summer examinations |