Combined Science Y10-11
Subject Aims
The aim of our KS3 science curriculum is to provide students with a foundation on key scientific knowledge and skills. Core practical skills are developed in an intentional manner by allowing students to be curious and active in their learning, collecting and analysing data. Our students are encouraged to develop their numeracy and literacy skills by problem-solving and communicating effectively. Students are encouraged to be discerning and attentive with their lifestyle choices. Topics such as recycling enable them to review their own impact on the environment.
The first quality teaching instruction, assessment and feedback to acquire the common goals of the Science Faculty ensure progress and growth in young learners, both academically and spiritually. An increased understanding of the world around them will foster an appreciation of their surroundings, including natural finite and renewable resources and how they can make a positive contribution for a sustainable future.
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 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
Working scientifcally- Structure and function of living organisms the structure and functions of the human skeleton, Electricity and electromagnets- circuits and electricity |
Physical changes & The particulate nature of matter & Pure and impure substances-states of matter and separating techniques Motion and forces- balanced and unbalanced forces, speed |
Reproduction & Differences between species- Variation and reproduction
Chemical reactions- Acid and Alkalis, metals and non-metals |
Sound Waves & Light Waves- sound and light
Relationships in an ecosystem-Food chains and plant reproduction
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Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context- Costs and energy transfer
Space Physics & Earth and atmosphere- Earth structure and universe |
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 |
Energy changes and transfer-Heating and cooling
Observed Waves &Energy Waves-Wave properties and effects
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Cellular respiration & Photosynthesis- Respiration and photosynthesis
Materials & Earth and atmosphere- Climate and earth resources |
Energetics- Type of reactions
Balanced Forces & pressure in fluids. -contact and non-contact forces |
Magnetism & static electricity-Magnetism and EM
Genetics and Evolution-Evolution and inheritance |
Science investigation and enquiry processes |
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Year 9 |
Cell Biology –Paper 1 Cell structure: Animal and Plant cells, Cell specialisation, cell differentiation.
RP Microscopy
Transport in cells: Diffusion, Active transport.
Electricity – Paper 1 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 (Transition lessons incorporating specification content from both Paper 1 and Paper 2).
Energy (no equations) – Paper 1 Energy stores and system, conservation and dissipation of energy, Efficiency. RP: Thermal conductivity National and global energy resources.
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Organisation – Paper 1 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 (Paper 1)
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Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases: Viral, bacterial, fungal and protsit diseases. Human defence system.
Chemical analysis (Paper 2)
Energy changes (Paper 1) - moved energy changes
Forces – Paper 2 Forces and their interactions Work done and energy transfer Forces and elasticity -need to review CBe
RP: Investigating Elasticity
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Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases: Vaccinations, antibiotics, discovery of drug development.
Waves – Paper 2 Waves in air, fluid and solids –need to review CBe
Electromagnetic waves – Paper 2 Magnetism and electromagnetism – Paper 2 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields. The motor effect: Electromagnetism |
Bioenergetics – Paper 1 Photosynthesis: Rate of photosynthesis, Use of glucose for Photosynthesis, RP: Investigating rate of photosynthesis
Ecology – Paper 2 Adaptations, interdependence and competition: Communities, Abiotic factors, Abiotic/biotic factors, Adaptations.
Quantitative Chemistry (Paper 1) Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations |
KS4 – Year 10-11
Exam Board at GCSE - AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy
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Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
Cell Biology – Paper 1 Cell structure: Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes, Microscopy. Transport in cells: Osmosis, RP: Osmosis. Cell Division: Chromosomes, Mitosis and the cell cycle, stem cells. Electricity – Paper 1 Current, potential difference and resistance RP: I/V Characteristics. |
Energy (equations) – Paper 1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes.
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter (matter covered in Physics)
Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases: Viral, bacterial, fungal and protsit diseases. Human defence system.
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Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases: Vaccinations, antibiotics, discovery of drug development.
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
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Cell Biology – Paper 1 Cell structure: Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes, Microscopy. Transport in cells: Osmosis, RP: Osmosis. Cell Division: Chromosomes, Mitosis and the cell cycle, stem cells. Electricity – Paper 1 Current, potential difference and resistance RP: I/V Characteristics. |
Energy (equations) – Paper 1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes.
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter (matter covered in Physics)
Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases: Viral, bacterial, fungal and protsit diseases. Human defence system.
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Infection and response – Paper 1 Communicable diseases: Vaccinations, antibiotics, discovery of drug development.
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
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Year 11 |
Homeostasis and response Paper 2 Homeostasis: RP Reaction times.
The rate and extent of chemical changes – Paper 2 RP: Rates of Reaction
Organic Chemistry – Paper 2
Forces – Paper 2 Forces and motion. Momentum
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Inheritance, variation and evolution – Paper 2 Reproduction: Sexual and asexual, Meiosis. Variation and evolution: Genetic engineering Classification of living organisms
Quantitative Chemistry – Paper 1/2
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Chemistry of the atmosphere (Paper 2)
Using resources RP: Analysis and purification of water.
Waves – Paper 2 Properties of waves, RP 8 Ripple tank. Magnetism and electromagnetism – Paper 2 The motor effect: Flemings left hand rule (HT). Electric motors (HT) |
Homeostasis and response Paper 2 Homeostasis: RP Reaction times.
The rate and extent of chemical changes – Paper 2 RP: Rates of Reaction
Organic Chemistry – Paper 2
Forces – Paper 2 Forces and motion. Momentum
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Inheritance, variation and evolution – Paper 2 Reproduction: Sexual and asexual, Meiosis. Variation and evolution: Genetic engineering Classification of living organisms
Quantitative Chemistry – Paper 1/2
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Chemistry of the atmosphere (Paper 2)
Using resources RP: Analysis and purification of water.
Waves – Paper 2 Properties of waves, RP 8 Ripple tank. Magnetism and electromagnetism – Paper 2 The motor effect: Flemings left hand rule (HT). Electric motors (HT) |
Useful Websites
AQA GCSE Combined Science Information
Extra-Curricular
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Science Club
