We believe Science gives us an understanding of the world around us.
In our curriculum students gain specific knowledge and skills to help them to think scientifically, to gain an understanding of scientific big ideas and apply these to the uses and challenges for science, today and in the future.
Key Stage 3 students will study:
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Year 7 |
Cells, Reproduction and Inheritance, Particles, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures, Acids and Bases Energy, Waves |
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Year 8 |
Healthy Body, Ecology Chemical Reactions, Nanotechnology, Forensics Forces, Space |
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Year 9 |
Bioenergetics, Vaccines and New Technology Electricity and Magnetism |
B1a Cell Biology, B3 Infection and response C1a Atomic Structure, B8 Chemical Analysis, C9 Chemistry of the Atmosphere, P3 Particle Model, P5a Forces |
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In Key Stage 4 (AQA Combined Science Trilogy) students will study:
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Year 10 |
B1b Process in Cell Biology, B2 Organisation, B6 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution, B7 Ecology C7 Organic Chemistry, C10 Using Resources, C1b Periodic Table, C2 Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter, C5 Energy Changes, C6 Rate and Extent of Chemical Change P1 Energy, P2 Electricity, P5b Forces and Motion, P6 Waves |
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Year 11 |
B5 Homeostasis and Response, B4 Bioenergetics C3 Quantitative Chemistry, C4 Chemical Changes P4 Atomic Structure, P7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism |
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Option: Triple Science |
Higher Maths students can take Triple Science as a GCSE Option. This covers all topics above in more detail plus P8 Space Physics. |
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In Key Stage 5 students will study:
A Level Biology (AQA)
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Year 12 & Year 13 |
Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. Genetic Information, Variation and relationships between organisms, Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems, The control of gene expression. Practical Endorsement |
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A Level Chemistry (AQA)
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Year 12 & Year 13 |
Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Practical Endorsement |
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A Level Physics (AQA)
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Year 12 & Year 13 |
Measurements and their errors, Particles and Radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, Electricity, Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Fields and their consequences, Nuclear Physics, Practical Endorsement. Option – Medical, Engineering or Astro Physics |
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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (Pearson)
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Year 12 & Year 13 |
Principles and Application of Science, Science Investigative Skills, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Physiology of Human Body Systems |
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If you wish to receive further information regarding our Science curriculum, please send an email to admin@coundoncourt.org and mark it FAO Mr R Davies and Ms A Cartmell.
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| Science Curriculum Intent |
