Science

Curriculum Intent

Our aim in the sciences is to develop, maintain and stimulate pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in the sciences, their applications to the everyday world and their potential to solve future worldwide problems. The Science Faculty is made up of a team of well qualified scientists with full technician support who are all committed to transferring their enthusiasm for their subject to the students of the school.  We are also supported by teachers from other subject areas that have good scientific knowledge for working at KS3. All lessons are taught in dedicated laboratories, which are well equipped scientifically.

Our curriculum aims to develop pupils’ familiarity with appropriate scientific concepts, knowledge and understanding encouraging them to be creative, and develop their physical and social skills. We aim to enthuse pupils with a love of science and to have an awareness of the exciting opportunities which Science and STEM subjects can offer in future careers. We encourage independent and group work for all pupils in both theoretical and practical situations, which allows pupils to develop transferable skills and informed opinions about Science, and to be able to support them by reasoned arguments. We are aware of the local post 16 opportunities and encourage pupils to consider studying Science courses after they leave the School.

The Faculty aims to encourage the success of all students in all three scientific disciplines, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and in doing so provide a sound foundation for life-long learning.  Our Key Stage 3 schemes of work is designed to develop an interest and curiosity to both question and understand the world around them.

In Years 10 and 11 the Science department offers the AQA Combined Science Trilogy course. We also have an option to study triple science as three separate sciences to GCSE, students are able to choose this as one of their options. Students who choose triple Science will study and prepare for AQA Biology, AQA Chemistry and AQA Physics. 

Curriculum Overview

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

 

Y7

 

Cells

Organisation of cells, tissues and organs

 

Health

Energy transfers

 

Electricity

Metals and non-metals

 

Acids and alkalis

The skeletal and muscular system

 

The reproductive systems and variation

Solids, liquids and gases

 

Separating mixtures

The universe

 

Magnetism

 

Sound

 

Y8

 

Breathing

 

Respiration

 

Digestion

Work

 

Heating and cooling

 

Light

Organisation and development of the periodic table

 

Elements

 

Chemical reactions

Photosynthesis

 

Inheritance and evolution

Forces and motion

 

Pressure

 

Electromagnets

Rocks

 

Earth’s resources

 

Human impact on the environment

 

Y9

 

Cellular organisation

 

Specialised cells

 

Cell division

 

Atomic structure

 

Atoms in chemical reactions

 

Chemical analysis

Energy resources

 

Energy calculations

 

Transport in cells

 

Application of the particle model

 

Energy changes in a system

 

Energy calculations

 

Ecology

 

The atmosphere

 

 

Y10

 

Biology: Cells

Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table

Physics: Energy

Physics: Energy

Biology: Organisation

Chemistry: Bonding

Chemistry: Bonding

Physics: Radiation

Biology: Infection and response

Chemistry: Quantitative Chemistry

Physics: Particle model of matter

Physics: Particle model of matter

Biology: Bioenergetics

Chemistry: Chemical changes

Chemistry: Chemical changes

Physics: Electricity

Chemistry: Energy changes

 

Y11

 

Biology: Inheritance, variation and evolution

 

Chemistry: Rates of reaction

 

Physics: Forces

Biology: Homeostasis

Chemistry: Organic Chemistry

 

Physics: Waves

Biology: Ecology

Chemistry: Chemical analysis

 

Physics: Magnetism and electromagnets

Chemistry: Chemistry of the atmosphere,

Using resources 

Revision and exam preparation

  

 

Key Stage 4 Specification

Subject Leader:

Mrs Curtis

Contact:

hcurtis@sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk

Head of KS4:

 Mr Keith

Contact:

 rkeith@sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk

Exam Specification:

AQA Trilogy

QN code:

601/8506/5

 

 

Summary of course content - Biology

  1. Cell biology

  2. Organisation

  3. Infection and response

  4. Bioenergetics

  5. Homeostasis and response

  6. Inheritance, variation and evolution

  7. Ecology

Assessment

2 exams in total

  1. Biology paper 1 (1 hour and 15 minutes)
  2. Biology paper 2 (1 hour and 15 minutes)

Summary of course content - Chemistry

  1. Atomic structure and the periodic table

  2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter

  3. Quantitative chemistry

  4. Chemical changes

  5. Energy changes

  6. The rate and extent of chemical change

  7. Organic chemistry

  8. Chemical analysis

  9. Using resources

Assessment

2 exams in total

  1. Chemistry paper 1 (1 hour and 15 minutes)
  2. Chemistry paper 2 (1 hour and 15 minutes)

Summary of course content - Physics

  1. Energy

  2. Electricity

  3. Particle model of matter

  4. Atomic structure

  5. Forces

  6. Waves

  7. Magnetism and electromagnetism

Assessment

2 exams in total

  1. Physics paper 1 (1 hour and 15 minutes)
  2. Physics paper 2 (1 hour and 15 minutes)

What type of activities take place in lessons?

Practical work and theory

What type of homework tasks will be set?

Research, revision, exam questions

How will it help me in the future?

Awareness and greater understanding of the world around you.

How will this course build on what I have studied in Year 9?

All work done in KS3 will be built upon to  a higher level of understanding

What skills will I develop?

The ability to carry out and evaluate practical processes and analyse the results collected.  Literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also developed.