Curriculum
SCIENCE
Our aim in Science is to enable pupils to understand, enjoy and marvel at the natural world, through enquiry-based lessons that challenge their thinking. We aim to encourage our pupils to be curious about the world around them and to develop a positive and practical approach to scientific learning. We build understanding of the ‘Big Ideas’ in science that are relevant to pupils’ lives during and beyond school. We achieve this through a wide and varied curriculum in which pupils are regularly challenged and reviewed.
At KS4, pupils will study Combined Science (which leads to the award of two GCSEs). All pupils will study key aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Curriculum Overview
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KS4 Curriculum – GCSE Combined Science
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification (Combined Science): Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE ((9-1) in Combined Science (1SC0)
Enrichment Offer
The Department runs a series of out of Academy learning experiences, including museum and fieldwork trips. Pupils participate in a number of experiments during lesson time. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.
Useful Resources and Revision Support
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Science Bitesize
- Planet Science
- School Science Website
- BBC GCSE Bitesize
- AQA Revision Ideas
- My GCSE