Biology Y7-13
Subject Aims
The intent of our Biology curriculum is to is to engage our students and enhance their curious and active nature by providing a foundation of key concepts surrounding growth, development and structure of living things to foster a curiosity and love for loving things. Through lessons, students will learn biological knowledge and understanding through active participating in biology practicals, in order to develop an attentive outlook to further their scientific skills. Students can develop their social, moral and cultural knowledge and awareness of key scientific developments such as embryonic screening, cloning and genetic engineering, as well as the role of key scientists such as Gregor Mendal in developing of understanding of abstract concepts.
Curriculum Statement
Staff
Mrs R Mahmood – Head of Faculty
Mr Beason – Physics Lead
Mrs Z Reinikovas
Miss F Clark
Miss K Smith
Mr D Littler
Curriculum Overview
KS3 – Year 7-9
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Autumn 2 |
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Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
Working scientifically- Structure and function of living organisms the structure and functions of the human skeleton.
Physical changes & The particulate nature of matter & Pure and impure substances-states of matter and separating techniques
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Reproduction & Differences between species- Variation and reproduction
Motion and forces- balanced and unbalanced forces, speed |
Reproduction & Differences between species- Variation and reproduction
Materials & Earth and atmosphere- Climate and earth resources
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Sound Waves & Light Waves- sound and light
Space Physics & Earth and atmosphere- Earth structure and universe
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Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context- Costs and energy transfer
Electricity and electromagnets- circuits and electricity
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Relationships in an ecosystem-Food chains and plant reproduction
Chemical reactions- Acid and Alkalis, metals and non-metals
Science Investigaton and enquiry processes |
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Year 8 |
Gas exchange systems & health- Breathing and gas exchange
Atoms Elements and compounds & Periodic table- Elements and periodic table |
Space Physics & Earth and atmosphere- Earth structure and universe
Energy changes and transfer-Heating and cooling
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Cellular respiration & Photosynthesis- Respiration and photosynthesis
Materials & Earth and atmosphere- Climate and earth resources |
Sound Waves & Light Waves- sound and light (Content from year 7)
Balanced Forces & pressure in fluids. -contact and non-contact forces |
Magnetism & static electricity-Magnetism and EM
Observed Waves &Energy Waves-Wave properties and effects
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Chemical reactions: Type of reactions
Genetics and Evolution-Evolution and inheritance
Science investigation and enquiry processes |
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Year 9 |
Cell Biology Cell structure: Animal and Plant cells, Cell specialisation, cell differentiation.
RP Microscopy
Transport in cells: Diffusion.
Electricity Current, potential difference and resistance (basics) Series and parallel circuits (basics) Domestic uses and safety Mains electricity RP: Investigate resistance in a wire.
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Chemical Fundamentals (Elements, compounds and mixtures).
Energy (no equations) Energy stores and system, conservation and dissipation of energy, Efficiency. RP: Thermal conductivity National and global energy resources.
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Organisation Principles of organisation Animal tissues, organs and organ system: RP: Food tests, RP: Enzymes. Plant tissues, organs and systems
Atomic structure and the periodic table.
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Diseases 1 Communicable diseases: Viral, bacterial, fungal and protsit diseases. Human defence system.
Chemical analysis
Energy changes
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Diseases 2 Communicable diseases: Vaccinations, antibiotics, discovery of drug development.
Magnetism and electromagnetism Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields. The motor effect: Electromagnetism
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Ecology Adaptations, interdependence and competition: Food chains, food webs, energy transfer. Sampling techniques.
Quantitative Chemistry
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KS4 – Year 10-11
Exam Board at GCSE - AQA
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Year 10 |
Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases Culturing microorganisms
RP: The effect of antiseptics or antibiotics on bacterial growth
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Infection and response – Paper 1 Non- Communicable diseases Plant diseases
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Cell Biology – Paper 1 Review: Cell structure: Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes, Microscopy. Transport in cells: Osmosis, active transport. RP: Osmosis. Cell Division: Chromosomes, Mitosis and the cell cycle, stem cells.
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Bioenergetics – Paper 1 Respiration: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, response to exercise, metabolism.
Bioenergetics – Paper 1 Photosynthesis: Rate of photosynthesis, Use of glucose for Photosynthesis. RP: Investigating rate of photosynthesis.
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Homeostasis and response Paper 2 Homeostasis: The brain The eye Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body RP Reaction times.
Homeostasis and response Paper 2 Plant hormones
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Ecology – Paper 2 Adaptations, interdependence and competition: Communities, Abiotic factors, Abiotic/biotic factors, Adaptations.
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Year 11 |
Homeostasis and response Paper 2 Homeostasis: Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body RP Reaction times.
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Inheritance, variation and evolution – Paper 2 Reproduction: Sexual and asexual, Meiosis. Variation and evolution: Genetic engineering, cloning The development of understanding of genetics and evolution Classification of living organisms
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Ecology – Paper 2 Organisation of an ecosystem: Levels of organisation, RP Investigation populations, how materials are cycled. Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems
Trophic levels in an ecosystem Food Production
RP: Decay
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Homeostasis and response Paper 2 Homeostasis: Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body RP Reaction times.
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Inheritance, variation and evolution – Paper 2 Reproduction: Sexual and asexual, Meiosis. Variation and evolution: Genetic engineering, cloning The development of understanding of genetics and evolution Classification of living organisms
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Ecology – Paper 2 Organisation of an ecosystem: Levels of organisation, RP Investigation populations, how materials are cycled. Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems
Trophic levels in an ecosystem Food Production
RP: Decay
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KS5 – Year 12–13
Exam Board at A level - AQA
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Autumn 2 |
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Spring 2 |
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Year 12 |
Waves Progressive and Stationary Waves Refraction Diffraction and Interference RP Stationary Waves RP Young’s double slit 7 Diffraction grating |
Mechanics Scalars and Vectors Moments Motion in a straight line Projectile Motion Newtons Laws Momentum Energy RP G by Freefall |
Particles and Radiation Atoms Radioactive Decay Classification and interactions of particles The Photoelectric effect Energy levels Wave-Particle duality |
Electricity Current Electricity Resistance and Resistivity Circuit analysis Potential Dividers Internal Resistance and emf RP Resistivity RP emf and resistance |
Materials and Measurements Errors incl Y12 assessment Bulk Properties of solids Hooke’s Law Stress and Strain The Young’s Modulus Uncertainties and their errors RP Determination of Youngs Modulus |
Circular motion and SHM Circular Motion Simple Harmonic Motion Simple Harmonic Systems Forced Vibrations and resonance RP Pendulum and mass-spring systems |
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Year 13 |
Thermal Physics & Gravitational Fields Thermal energy transfer Ideal Gases Kinetic Theory Newtons Gravitational Law Gravitational Field Strength Gravitational Potential Orbits of Planets and Satellites. RP Gas Laws |
Electric & Magnetic Fields Coulomb’s Law Electric Field Strength Electric Potential Capacitance Energy in Capacitors Capacitor charge and discharge. Magnetic flux Moving charges in a magnetic field Electromagnetic Induction AC and Transformers RP Force on a wire perpendicular to the field RP Magnetic Flux Linkage |
Nuclear Radioactivity Radioactive emissions Radioactive decay Nuclear Instability Nuclear Radius Mass and Energy Nuclear Fission and safety RP Investigation of Inverse-square Law for gamma radiation |
Astrophysics Refracting and Reflecting telescopes EM telescopes Classification of stars Spectral Classes Supernovae, neutron stars and black holes Doppler effect Hubble’s Law Quasars Exoplanets |
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