Science
EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL 9-1
HEAD OF SCIENCE: Mrs Marshall
KS4 CO-ORDINATOR: Mr Clayton
STAFF: Mrs Gardner, Mrs Darron, Mrs Dawson, Mrs Clark, Mr Quilliam, Mr Klimach, Mr Lillywhite, Mr Miller, Mrs Miller, Mr Molyneux, Miss Morris, Mrs Shelton, Mr Taylor, Miss Williams
Science gives students the opportunity to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential scientific knowledge and ability. It is a double award course, earning two GCSE grades ranging from 9-9 to 1-1. Students will gain an understanding of the basic principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study. Students will be entered for Higher or Foundation tier exams depending on how they have progressed during the course.
In Key Stage 3, students have been learning how science is studied and practised, and that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment. As well as focusing on the individual sciences, the syllabus helps students to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments.
BIOLOGY
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Key concepts in biology
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Cells and control
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Genetics
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Natural selection and genetic modification
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Health, disease and the development of medicines
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Plant structures and their functions
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Animal coordination, control and homeostasis
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Exchange and transport in animals
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Ecosystems and material cycles
CHEMISTRY:
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Key concepts in chemistry
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States of matter and mixtures
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Chemical change
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Extracting metals and equilibria
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Groups in the periodic table
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Rates of reaction and energy changes
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Fuels and Earth science
PHYSICS:
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Key concepts of physics
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Motion and forces
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Conservation of energy
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Waves
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Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
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Radioactivity
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Energy – forces doing work
ASSESSMENT:
Internal assessments will take place throughout KS4 and we will use these to determine the most appropriate exam entry tier for each individual student. Students will be entered for the Higher or Foundation tier exam depending on how they have progressed throughout the course. Students will sit their GCSE exams at the end of Y11.