Autumn 1  

Autumn 2  

Spring 1  

Spring 2  

Summer 1  

Summer 2  

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 

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 

Sound Waves & Light Waves- sound and light  

Space Physics & Earth and atmosphere- Earth structure and universe 

Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context- Costs and energy transfer  

Electricity and electromagnets- circuits and electricity 

Relationships in an ecosystem-Food chains and plant reproduction 

Chemical reactions- Acid and Alkalis, metals and non-metals 

Science Investigaton and enquiry processes 

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  

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 

Chemical reactions:  Type of reactions 

Genetics and Evolution-Evolution and inheritance 

Science investigation and enquiry processes 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Diseases 1 

Communicable diseases: Viral, bacterial, fungal and protsit diseases. Human defence system. 

Chemical analysis 

Energy changes 

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 

Ecology  

Adaptations, interdependence and competition:  

Food chains, food webs, energy transfer. Sampling techniques. 

Quantitative Chemistry  

Autumn 1  

Autumn 2  

Spring 1  

Spring 2  

Summer 1  

Summer 2  

Year 10  

Bonding – Paper 1 structure, and the properties of matter    

Quantitative Chemistry - Paper 1   

Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations.   

Moles (HT)  

Chemical changes – Paper 1    

Reactivity of metals   

Reactions of acids   

RP: Preparation of a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt  

Chemical changes – Paper 1    

Titrations   

RP: Titration  

Chemistry of the atmosphere (Paper 2)   

 Using Resources (Paper 2)  

The rate and extent of chemical changes – Paper 2   

Rate of reaction   

RP: Investigate how changes in concentration affect the rate of reaction  

Year 11  

The rate and extent of chemical changes – Paper 2   

Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium   

Organic Chemistry – Paper 2   

Reaction of alkenes and alcohols   

Polymers  

Quantitative Chemistry – Paper 1/2   

Chemistry only calculations   

 Chemical changes – Paper 2   

Electrolysis   

RP: Investigate what happens when aqueous solutions are electrolysed  

Using Resources (Paper 2)   

Using materials   

The Haber process and the use of NPK fertiliser   

RP Analysis and purification of water  

Autumn 1  

Autumn 2  

Spring 1  

Spring 2  

Summer 1  

Summer 2  

Year 12  

Paper 1 – Physical and Inorganic *   

Induction, Atomic structure*   

Amount of substance*, Periodicity*   

RP Volumetric Analysis of Na2CO3 and HCl  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic   

Introduction to organic chemistry   

Bonding, Energetics*   

RP Enthalpy of hydration of anhydrous MgSO4  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic    

Kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc/Kp ^ and Alkanes^   

RP HCl/sodium thiosulfate effect of temperature on rate of reaction  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic    

Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes,    

Alcohols, Organic analysis.   

RP Distinguishing aldehydes and ketones. RP Oxidation of alcohols  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic    

Group 2, the alkaline earth metals   

Oxidation, reduction and redox equations*, Group 7(17), the halogens*   

RP Test for anions  

Exams (revision)   

A level Rate equations, Acids and bases, Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems Optical isomerism  

Year 13  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic  Rate equations, Acids and bases,    

Equilibrium constant Kp. Aldehydes and ketones. Carboxylic acids and derivatives. RP - synthesis of organic compounds, 

RP – orders, RP - pH curves  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic    

Amino acids, proteins and DNA    

 Organic synthesis.  Aromatic chemistry. Amines, Polymers,    

Nuclear magnetic resonance, spectroscopy, Chromatography.    

RP-chromatography  

Paper 1/2 – Physical and Inorganic *   

Thermodynamics, Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells.   

Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides.       

RP – cells