Science Curriculum 2020/21
KS3 Year 7 |
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Autumn |
Introduction to Science. Organism 1: Cells and microscopy. Matter 1: Particles. Forces 1: Introduction to forces. |
Spring |
Matter 2: Periodic Table. Energy 1: Introduction to energy. Electromagnets 1: Electrical circuits. Genes 1: Variation and reproduction. |
Summer |
Reactions 1: Acids and alkalis. Ecosystems 1: Ecology. Waves 1: Sound energy. Space 1: Introduction to Space. Earth 1: Introduction to Earth. |
KS3 Year 8 |
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Autumn |
Genes 1: Variation and reproduction. Electromagnets 1: Electrical circuits. Reactions 1: Acids and alkalis. Organisms 2: Breathing and respiration. Forces 2: Speed, pressure and density. |
Spring |
Energy 2: Thermal energy and its transfer. Organisms 3: Digestion. Reactions 2: Changes of state and chemical reactions. Genes 2: Evolution and natural selection. Electromagnets 3: Static electricity. |
Summer |
Ecosystems 2: Photosynthesis. Waves 2: Light energy. Electromagnets 2: Electromagnets. Microbes: Introduction to pathogens. |
KS4 Year 9 |
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Autumn |
First half term is a review of key fundamental areas of KS3 that need to be consolidated or finished. Cells 1: Pupils will study microscopy, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Specialised cells, diffusion, osmosis and active transport. Atoms: Atoms, chemical equations, revisit separating mixtures and application, history of the atom, Ions, isotopes. Energy Conservation: energy changes in a system. |
Spring |
Cells 2: Pupils will look at mitosis, cell cycle, revisit specialised cells. Periodic table: Study the development of the periodic table, organisation, patterns and trends of groups 1, 2, 7, 0 and transition metals. Energy and Heat: Revisit KS3 knowledge on conduction, convection and radiation and extend to application in the real world. Organisation 1: Digestive systems and explore factors affecting enzymes that extends upon KS3. Structure and bonding: Study types of bonding such as covalent, large covalent molecules, ionic and metallic bonding. Energy Resources: Explain ways to generate electricity and evaluate their use. |
Summer |
Structure and Bonding Part 2: Covalent Organisation 2: Circulator System Electricity: Circuits and components. Chemical changes: Chemical reactions. Organisation 3: Plant tissues and organ systems. |
KS4 Year 10 |
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Autumn |
Radioactivity: Radioactive isotopes and decay. Bioenergetics: Photosynthesis and respiration in plants and animals. Quantitative: Mathematical applications in science. Electricity: Electrical circuits Electricity at home: National grid and wiring a plug.
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Spring |
Electrolysis and energy: explaining the process of electrolysis Homeostasis: controlling conditions within the body Chemical Change: Fundamental chemical reactions Reproduction and Variation: Types of reproduction, inheritance and genetics. Evolution and Variation: Variation, Natural selection, selective breeding and generic engineering. |
Summer |
Forces: resultant forces, vectors, scalers, and centre of mass. Rates of Reaction: Explaining how the rate of a reaction can be changed. Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons and fractional distillation. |
KS4 Year 11 |
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Autumn |
Homeostasis: controlling conditions within the body. Ecology: Adaptations, Interdependence, competition, ecosystems and biodiversity. Waves: Waves properties and electromagnetic waves. Electromagnets and Magnetism: Magnetic fields of electric currents |
Spring |
Chemistry and the Atmosphere: The changing atmosphere, greenhouse gases, climate change and atmospheric pollutants. Chemistry and Resources: Earth resources including water treatment, extraction of metals and recycling. Address gaps from prior learning of paper 1. Mock exams to inform prior gaps from paper 2. Reteach gaps.
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Summer |
Exams |