Science

In Year 9 we begin the AQA GCSE specification. Students will study topics from each of the three sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Teaching and learning will be focused on the fundamental principles and skills which will underpin success at GCSE, allow students to make informed choices about their continued study of the sciences and engender a passion to understand and explain the world around them.

COURSE CONTENT Term 1

● B1 Cell Structure and transport ● C13 Our atmosphere ● P2 Energy transfer by heating

Term 2

● B2 Cell Division ● C1 Atomic Structure ● P3 Energy Resources

Term 3

● B3 Organisation and the Digestive System ● C2 The Periodic Table ● P13 Electromagnetic Waves

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Describe and explain scientific ideas ● Application of knowledge including problem solving ● Data analysis, including calculations and evaluation ● Scientific literacy ● Practical work

RESOURCES

All students will be issued with login access to www.kerboodle.com where they will be able to use an extensive bank of learning resources including a digital version of the GCSE textbooks.

SETTING

Students will be broadly grouped according to progress and ability in Science.t

ASSESSMENTS

Students will be assessed at the end of each topic studied using a range of questions to assess learning. There will also be an end of year exam, consisting of two approximately one hour papers assessing all topics and skills covered until that point.