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Welcome to Science The Science Department philosophy is based on high expectations and standards, and the desire to assist all students to achieve their full potential. We aim to provide lifelong skills and to develop confident individuals who can continue to succeed and enjoy their study of Science through A-Levels and beyond. The curriculum is delivered in eight specialist rooms. Departmental staff Mrs Holroyd – Head of Department Mr Holroyd – KS4 Lead Mrs Cobain – KS3 Lead Curriculum Year 7 - Lesson contact time is 6 to be completed for you The topics followed are: * Cells * Sexual reproduction * Muscles and bones * Ecosystems * Mixtures and separating * Acids and alkalis * The Particle Model * Atoms, elements and molecules. * Energy * Current electricity * Forces * Sound Year 8 - Lesson contact time is 6 to be completed for you The topics followed are: * Food and nutrition * Plants and their reproduction * Breathing and respiration * Unicellular organisms * Combustion * Periodic table * Metals and their uses * Rocks * Fluid * Light * Energy transfers * Earth and space Year 9 - Lesson contact time is 6 to be completed for you The topics followed are: * Genetics and evolution * Plant growth * Biology transition unit to GCSE * Making materials * Reactivity * Chemistry transition unit to GCSE * Forces and motion * Forcefields and electromagnets * Physics transition unit to GCSE Year 10 Lesson contact time is five hours per week for Combined Science and five hours per fortnight for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students follow the Edexcel GCSE syllabuses for Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Combined Science. The topics are as follows: Combined Science Biology Combined Science GCSE Paper 1 – Key Concepts in Biology; Cells and Control; Genetics; Natural Selection and Genetic Modification; Health Disease and the Development of Medicines. Chemistry Combined Science GCSE Paper 3 – States of Matter; Methods of Separating and Purifying Substances; Atomic Structure (paper 3 & 4); The Periodic Table (paper 3 & 4); Ionic Bonding (paper 3 & 4); Covalent Bonding (paper 3 & 4); Types of Substance (paper 3 & 4); Acids and Alkalis; Calculations involving Masses (paper 3 & 4); Electrolytic Processes; Obtaining and Using Metals; Reversible Reactions and Equilibria. Physics Combined Science GCSE Paper 5 – Motion; Motion and Forces; Conservation of Energy; Waves; Light and the electromagnetic Spectrum; Radioactivity. Single Science Biology Biology GCSE Paper 1- Key Concepts in Biology (also on paper 2); Cells and Control; Genetics; Natural Selection and Genetic Modification; Health, Disease and the Development of Medicines. Chemistry Chemistry GCSE Paper 1 – States of Matter; Methods of Separating and Purifying Substances; Atomic Structure; The Periodic Table; Ionic Bonding; Covalent Bonding; Types of Substance; Acids and Alkalis; Calculations involving Masses; Electrolytic Processes; Obtaining and Using Metals; Reversible Reactions and Equilibria; Transition Metals Alloys and Corrosion; Quantitative Analysis; Dynamic Equilibria, Calculations Involving Volumes of Gases; Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells Physics Physics GCSE Paper 1 – Motion; Motion and Forces; Conservation of Energy; Waves; Light and the electromagnetic Spectrum; Radioactivity; Astronomy. Year 11 Lesson contact time is five hours per week for Combined Science and five hours per fortnight for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students follow the Edexcel GCSE syllabuses for Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Combined Science. The topics are as follows: Combined Science Biology Combined Science GCSE Paper 2 – Plant Structure and their Function; Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis; Exchange and Transport in Animals; Ecosystem and Material Cycles. Chemistry Combined Science GCSE Paper 4 – Groups of the Periodic Table; Rates of Reaction; Heat Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions; Fuels; Earth and Atmospheric Science; Atomic Structure (paper 3 & 4); The Periodic Table (paper 3 & 4); Ionic Bonding (paper 3 & 4); Covalent Bonding (paper 3 & 4); Types of Substance (paper 3 & 4); Calculations involving Masses (paper 3 & 4). Physics Physics GCSE Paper 6 - Energy – Forces Doing Work; Forces and their Effects; Electricity and Circuits; Magnetism and the Motor Effect; Electromagnetic Induction; Particle Model; Forces of Matter. Single Science Biology Biology GCSE Paper 2 – Key Concepts in Biology; Plant Structures and Functions; Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis; Exchange and Transport in Animals; Ecosystems and Material Cycles Chemistry Chemistry GCSE Paper 2 – Groups of the Periodic Table; Rates of Reaction; Heat Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions; Fuels; Earth and Atmospheric Science; Hydrocarbons; Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids; Polymers; Qualitative Analysis: Tests for Ions; Bulk and Surface Properties of Matter Including Nanoparticles Physics Physics GCSE Paper 2 - Energy – Forces Doing Work; Forces and their Effects; Electricity and Circuits; Static Electricity; Magnetism and the Motor Effect; Electromagnetic Induction; Particle Model; Forces of Matter. Equipment / Kit Scientific calculator Resources www.samlearning.com www.peasonsactivelearn.com Qualifications In years 10 and 11 pupils follow the Edexcel course for either Combined Science or separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics. These course are assessed by examinations only at the end of Year 11. The Combined Science GCSE is based on six exam papers (paper 1 & 2 Biology; paper 3 & 4 Chemistry; paper 5 & 6 Physics). Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSE qualifications are each based on two papers. Further details are available from the examination boards, as shown below. http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/sciences-2016.html