Welcome to the Science Department 

The Science Department is amply resourced with equipment, text books and electronic resources. The labs are bright and modern, having been extensively refurbished.

Staff

• Mrs J Mason (Director of Science)
• Mrs K Patel (Teacher of Science)
• Mr S Lewis (Teacher of Science/ BTEC Science Level 2 coordinator)
• Miss E Dobson (Assistant Director of Science)
• Mrs K Wilson (Teacher of Science)
• Miss Condon (Teacher of Science)
• Mr J Littlewood (Science Teacher, Technical Support & Exams Invigilator)
• Mr I Hilton (Technical Support)

Links to SMSC

Throughout all Key Stages students learn about the different way science has an impact on our everyday lives. Where relevant, students will either consider the impact of science on different aspects of culture, religion, political implications and how these impact of society. Students build up skills that help them work together as teams and learn how to solve problems through enquiry based learning. The course also allows students to reflect and their learning and consider ways to improve their progress.

Links to British Values including Prevent duty

British scientists along with their colleagues play a pivotal role in many key discoveries and work that have been done and continue to be worked on. This helps to show the diversity of scientists and the importance of working together.

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Key Stage 3 

Course title: KS3 Science

Course Overview: The Ks3 curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and understanding of the world we live in. The curriculum is designed to enable students to master fundamental concepts and skills required of a scientist in the 21st century

Course Length: 2 years

Progression to: GCSE Science

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Key Stage 4

The KS4 curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and understanding of the world we live in. The curriculum is designed to enable students to master fundamental concepts and skills required of a scientist in the 21st century.

Course title: AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy & Triple Science

Course Overview:The Ks4 curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and understanding of the world we live in. The curriculum is designed to enable students to master fundamental concepts and skills required of a scientist in the 21st century. The GCSE course has practical work embedded that forms part of a required practical component that helps to develop the practical skills that students need time to build up. The practical work helps to reinforce the subject knowledge that is being delivered. The units are sequenced in order to facilitate review of work at regular intervals allowing key concepts to be embedded and revisited throughout the course.

Key Areas Of Study:

• Biology Paper 1:Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics.

• Biology Paper 2:Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.

• Chemistry Paper 1:Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes.

• Chemistry Paper 2:The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.

• Physics Paper 1:Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.

• Physic Paper 2:Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism, Space

Assessment: Six written exams

• Biology Paper 1 (16.7%)

• Biology Paper 2 (16.7%)

• Chemistry Paper 1 (16.7%)

• Chemistry Paper 2 (16.7%)

• Physics Paper 1 (16.7%)

• Physics Paper 2 (16.7%)

21 required practical assessments that are carried out in lessons.

All exams include multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions

Course Length: 3 years

Progression to:

• BTEC Level 3 Science

• A Level Sciences

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Key Stage 5

Course title: Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science

Key Areas Of Study:

• Unit 1 - Fundamentals of Science

• Unit 2 - Working in the Science Industry

• Unit 4 - Scientific Practical Techniques

• Unit 10 - Using Science in the Workplace

• Unit 11 - Physiology of Human Body Systems

• Unit 13 - Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques

Assessment: All units are coursework components.

Course Length: 2 years

Course title: AQA A Level Biology, AQA A Level Chemistry, AQA A Level Physics

Course Overview: These specifications are a stepping stone to future study, universities have been consulted to ensure these specifications allows students to develop the skills that universities want to see.

This approach has led to specifications that will help to inspire students, nurture their passion for Sciences and lay the groundwork for further study.

Assessment:

Biology – three written papers

• Paper 1: any content from first4 topics including relevant practical skills. (35%)

• Paper 2: any content from last 4 topics including relevant practical skills. (35%)

• Paper 3: All content (30%)

Chemistry – three written exams

• Paper 1: Physical chemistry and Inorganic chemistry plus Relevant practical skills (35%)

• Paper 2: Physical chemistry and Organic chemistry plus Relevant practical skills (35%)

• Paper 3: All content (30%)

Physics – three written exams

• Paper 1: Sections 1–5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) (34%)

• Paper 2: Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 (34%)

• Paper 3: Section A: Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: chosen by centre(32%)

Course Length: 2 years

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For your smartphone or tablet

BTEC Level 2 in Applied Science	Edexcel Certificate in Science	More about Science!

Recommended websites for Science

The following websites have been written by Dr Saunders:

BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Science

Creative Chemistry (recommended for GCSE and A Level Chemistry)

BBC Bitesize Gateway GCSE Science

BBC Bitesize Gateway GCSE Additional Science