The Science curriculum is designed to deepen students’ understanding of fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics, while also preparing them for the transition to GCSE-level studies.
| Skills | Outcomes |
| Biology | 1. Cells and Organisation: – Understand specialized cells and their functions. – Explore the hierarchical organization of multicellular organisms (cells, tissues, organs, and systems). – Study the structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems in humans. 2. Disease and Bioenergetics: – Understand pathogens and the spread of infectious diseases. – Learn about the body’s immune response to infection. – Explore respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) and photosynthesis, including the factors affecting these processes. 3. Ecology and the Environment: – Understand ecosystems, including the interactions between organisms and their environment. – Explore biodiversity and the importance of conservation. – Study human impacts on the environment, such as pollution and deforestation. |
| Chemistry | 1. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table: – Deepen understanding of atomic structure, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. – Study the periodic table, including trends and patterns in groups and periods. – Learn about elements, compounds, and mixtures, and their properties. 2. Chemical Reactions: – Explore different types of chemical reactions, such as exothermic and endothermic reactions. – Understand the conservation of mass in chemical reactions. -Study acids and bases, including the pH scale and neutralization reactions. 3. Materials and Earth Science: -Understand the properties and uses of different materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. -Study the rock cycle and the formation of different types of rocks. -Explore the structure and composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and its changes over time. |
| Physics | 1. Forces and Motion: -Understand the concepts of force, mass, and acceleration (Newton’s Second Law). – Study motion, including speed, velocity, and acceleration. – Explore different types of forces, such as friction, gravity, and air resistance. 2. Energy and Electricity: -Understand energy transfer, conservation of energy, and efficiency. – Explore different forms of energy and energy resources (renewable and non-renewable). – Study electrical circuits, including series and parallel circuits, and the concepts of current, voltage, and resistance. 3. Waves and Radiation: – Understand the properties of waves, including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed. – Explore the electromagnetic spectrum and the uses of different types of electromagnetic waves. – Study the basics of radioactivity, including types of radiation and their properties. |
| Scientific Skills | 1. Working Scientifically: – Develop advanced skills in planning and conducting scientific investigations. -Learn to control variables, conduct fair tests, and repeat experiments for reliability. -Improve skills in recording, analysing, and interpreting data, including using graphs and statistical methods. -Develop the ability to evaluate methods and suggest improvements, considering accuracy, precision, and reliability. 2. Practical Skills: – Enhance proficiency in using a wide range of laboratory equipment safely and accurately. – Develop skills in making precise measurements and observations. – Learn to follow complex scientific methods and procedures, including safety protocols. |
These outcomes aim to consolidate and extend students’ scientific knowledge and skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of GCSE Science.
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