Science

Head of Department:Mr A. Alim

Key Stage 3 Coordinator: Ms F. Akther

Key Stage 4 Coordinator: Mr A.Alim/Mr T. Akbar

Key Stage 5 Coordinator-Chemisty: Mr T. Akbar

Key Stage 5 Coordinator-Physics: Mr J.Ahmad

Key Stage 5 Coordinator-Biology: Mr A. Alim

KS3

Year 7:

Theme – Exploring Science

Biology

Cells, tissues, organs and systems
Sexual reproduction in animals
Muscles and bones
Ecosystems

Chemistry

Mixtures and separation
Acids and alkalis
The particle model
Atoms, elements and molecules

Physics

Energy
Electricity
Forces
Sound

Year 8:

Looking at Plants and Ecosystems
Magnetism and Electricity
Our Health and the Effects of Drugs
Obtaining Useful Materials
Using our Earth Sustainably
Waves and Energy Transfer

Year 9:

GCSE 9-1

Biology Unit 1:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology

Topic 2 – Cells and control

Topic 3 – Genetics

Topic 4 – Natural selection and genetic modification

Topic 5 – Health, disease and the development of medicines

Chemistry Unit 1:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry

Topic 2 – States of matter and mixtures

Topic 3 – Chemical changes

Topic 4 – Extracting metals and equilibria

Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11)

Year 10:

GCSE 9-1
Physics Unit 1:

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics

Topic 2 – Motion and forces

Topic 3 – Conservation of energy

Topic 4 – Waves

Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

Topic 6 – Radioactivity

Chemistry Unit 2:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry

Topic 6 – Groups in the periodic table

Topic 7 – Rates of reaction and energy changes

Topic 8 – Fuels and Earth science

Year 11:

GCSE 9-1

Biology Unit 2:

Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology

Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions

Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis

Topic 8 – Exchange and transport in animals

Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles

Physics Unit 2:

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics

Topic 8 – Energy – Forces doing work

Topic 9 – Forces and their effects

Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits

Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect

Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction

Topic 14 – Particle model

Topic 15 – Forces and matter

Revision of all units and Exam Preparation

Key Stage 5 (Year 12-13)

Year 12:

Biology

Lifestyle, Health and Risk
Genes and Health
Voice of the Genome
Biodiversity and Natural Resources

Chemistry

Development of practical skills in Chemistry (I)
Foundations in Chemistry
Periodic table and energy
Core organic Chemistry and analysis

Physics

Working as a Physicist
Mechanics
Electric Circuits
Materials
Waves and the Particle Nature of Light

Year 13:

Biology

On the Wild Side
Infection, Immunity and Disease
Run for your Life
Grey Matter

Chemistry

Development of practical skills in Chemistry (II)
Physical Chemistry and transition elements
Organic Chemistry and analysis
Unifying concepts

Physics

Further Mechanics
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Thermodynamics
Space
Nuclear Radiation
Gravitational Fields
Oscillations

Independent Learning Resources

Key Stage 3

Doddle Learn and BBC Bitesize are both useful resources:
https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/app/login
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/z4kw2hv

Key Stage 4

Pearson Edexcel in Combined Science (Double Award students)

Pearson Edexcel in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Triple Award students)

Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science: Student Book by Mark Levesley et al
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics Student Book (Edexcel (9-1) by Mark Levesley et al
Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science Higher Revision Guide by Nigel Saunders et al
Doddle Learn: