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CURRICULUM INFORMATION

BOOKLET

2015 – 2016

SCIENCE FACULTY

CURRICULUM INFORMATION BOOKLET: SCIENCE FACULTY Page 2 of 16

CONTENTS:

Page 2 Contents

Page 3 Introduction

Page 4 Exam board Information

Page 5 Exam Schedule by Year Group

Page 6 Key Stage 3 Syllabus

Page 7 Key Stage 4 Syllabus

Page12 Key Stage 5 Syllabus

Page 15 Further Information

Page 17 Gifted & Talented

Page 18 Useful Websites and Background Reading

Page 20 Faculty Contact Details


Introduction

Dear Parent/Guardian

Science is part of every aspect of our lives, and arguably one of the most important subjects

students study at school. It is how our bodies work, why we become ill, how we get well, our

impact on the world around us and how that world works. It is key to students’ understanding of

moral and ethical issues, such as what their part in global warming should be, whether we

should allow stem cell research and what we should do about the energy crisis that will affect

the world in their lifetimes. There is no aspect of a student’s life that science does not touch,

and all students are entitled to the opportunity to develop their understanding of these things.

KS3 Science sets the foundations for GCSEs and A-Levels. We offer lessons which are

accessible for all students in the class and we create opportunities in every lesson for students

to push beyond their target grades. We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude and prepare solid

foundations to aid rapid progress with an awareness of how skills transfer to other subjects and

the real-world. There are lots of opportunities to benefit from extra support when required.

At KS4 we aim to provide students with the best qualification route to suite their abilities and

aspirations. To this end we currently offer GCSEs in all three separate sciences (Biology,

Chemistry and Physics), GCSEs in Science and Additional Science.

The sciences at KS5 are delivered via AS and A2 Level Biology Chemistry and Physics. These

stretch even the most able students and are the ideal base for moving on to university. All three

sciences develop the students’ practical and transferrable skills, making them more

independent and able to move forward on their chosen path.

The Science Faculty aims to provide all students with the best possible pathway through

science education for them personally and we welcome any feedback on what we provide.

If you do have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact one of us, by email at

[email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected],

or by phone on 01642 310561, Ext 140.

Yours sincerely

Mr J Peart Director of Biology

Mrs S Davison Director of Chemistry

Mrs V Phillips Director of Physics

mailto:[email protected]




Science Examinations

KS3

Students will have regular interim tests throughout years 7, 8 and 9. These will be combined

with assessments of their practical skills to give overall levels for interim reports and setting

purposes.

KS4 GCSE (Years 10-11)

Exam board: AQA www.aqa.org.uk

Course: GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics, GCSE Science, GCSE Additional

Science (Grades A*-G)

KS5 GCE

Exam Board: OCR www.ocr.org.uk

Course: AS/A2 Biology, AS/A2 Chemistry, AS/A2 Physics (Grades A*-E)

http://www.aqa.org.uk/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/


Science Exam Schedule

Year 7, 8 and 9

KS3 students will have assessments every half term.

Year 10

Students will follow the GCSE program of study with examinations at the end of year 11.

The majority of students will follow the Dual Award route (GCSE Core Science and GCSE

Additional Science). Some students have selected Triple Science (GCSE Biology, GCSE

Chemistry, GCSE Physics) as an option.

Year 11

Students will follow the GCSE program of study with examination in June 2016.

The majority of students will follow the Dual Award route (GCSE Science and GCSE Additional

Science). Some students have selected Triple Science (GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry,

GCSE Physics) as an option.

Year 12

There are two module exams in the AS course, should a student wish to only take this subject

to AS level, entry to these exams will be decided in conjunction with H Jackson, Head of Sixth

Form.

Year 13

In each subject students will sit 2 modules in June 2016, plus a practical assessment; there are

also opportunities to take resits from AS at this exam session.


Key Stage 3 Syllabus

Autumn 14wk term

Spring 12 wk term

Summer 12 wk term

Bio Chem Phy Revision Unit 1 B1/C1/P1, + skills Test Intervention

Bio Chem Phy Revision Unit 2 B2/C2/P2 + skills test + question from unit 1 Intervention

Bio Chem Phy Revision Unit 3 B3/C3/P3 + skills test + questions from units 1-2 Intervention

Y7

B1 Cells + Microscopes

C1 Particle Model of Matter

P1 Energy 1 Space 1

B2 Reproduction

C2 Atoms, Elements and compounds

P2 Forces 1 Matter 1

B3 Plants and photosynthesis

C3 Reactions + equations

P3 Electricity + mag 1 Waves 1

Y8

B4 Ecology + Food webs

C4 Separation techniques

P4 Energy 2 Space 2

Revision Unit 4 B4/C4/P4 + skills test + questions from units 1-3 Intervention

B5 Pathogens + Disease

C5 Periodic table



B6 Fit + Healthy (gas exchange and Nutrition + digestion)

C6 Combustion



Y9

B7 Respiration + Circulation

C7 Reactions of acids (with ref to metals and non metals)

P7 Energy 3 Space 3


B8 Classification + Evolution

C8 Reactivity series of metals/non metals



B9 Body Building

C9 The Earth and its Resources



Key Stage 4 Syllabus

Examination entries

Entries will be made in accordance with students meeting the criteria illustrated on pages 9 and 10 of the ‘Examinations Guide’, and professional judgement on behalf of the school staff by Danny Yates (Vice Principle).

If these requirements are not fulfilled then costs for exam entries will be passed onto the students and parents/carers. These cases are thankfully rare, and once the student has attended the examination(s) and performed to the best of their ability, we do reimburse parents the cost of the exam entries. Our intention in these cases is to ensure that we have the full support from parents for the examinations their child will undertake.

GCSE Core Science (Unit 1a and 1b) GCSE Additional Science (Unit 2a and 2b)

Biology Unit 1a and 1b Keeping Healthy Nerves and Hormones Use and abuse of drugs Interdependence and adaptation Energy and Biomass Waste materials from plants and animals Genetic variation and its control Evolution

Biology Unit 2a and 2b Cells, Tissues and Organs Photosynthesis Organisms and the environment Proteins Respiration Cell division Speciation

Chemistry Unit 1a and 1b Fundamental ideas in chemistry Limestone and building materials Metals and their uses Changes in the Earth and Atmosphere

Chemistry Unit 2a and 2b Atomic Structure and bonding Structural influences, properties and uses Rates Endo and exothermic reactions Acids, Bases and Salts Electrolysis

Physics Unit 1 1a and 1b Transfer of energy Energy and Efficiency Usefulness of electrical appliances Methods to generate electricity Use of waves

Physics Unit 2a and 2b Forces and their effects, momentum and Collisions Power and Work Done Kinetic Energy Static Electricity Circuits and Resistance Atomic Isotopes and Radiation

Science Option - Triple Science GCSE – the units above plus...

GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics)

Biology Unit 3a and 3b Movement in cells Transport systems in plants and animals Homeostasis Humans and the environment

Chemistry Unit 3a and 3b Periodic table Water Calculating energy changes Further analysis and quantitative chemistry Production of ammonia Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters

Physics Unit 3a and 3b Medical applications of physics Lenses, magnification and power Using physics to make things move Turning forces and moments Magnetic Fields and the Motor Effect Electromagnetic Induction and transformers


Key Stage 5

It is to be noted that any student whose attendance falls below 90% may be asked to pay

for their exam entry fees. This would be refunded if the student achieved their predicted

grade.

Physics AS (New Specification from 2015)

Content Overview Assessment Overview

Content is split into four teaching modules:

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in

physics

Module 2 – Foundations of physics

Module 3 – Forces and motion

Module 4 – Electrons, waves and photons

Both components assess content from all

four modules

Breath in Physics

70 marks

1 hour 30 min written

paper

50% of total AS

Depth in Physics

70 marks


paper

50% of total AS

A2 Physics - Continuation of old specification for examination in 2016

Year 13 Year 13 Year 13

Unit 1 – The Newtonian

World (G484)

(1 hour test, 15% of mark)

Unit 2 – Fields, particles and

frontiers of Physics (G485)

(1hour, 45min test, 25% of

mark)

Unit 3 – Assessed

Practical (G486)

(10% of final mark)

Newton’s laws and

momentum

Circular motion and

oscillations

Thermal physics

Electric and magnetic fields

Capacitors and exponential

decay

Nuclear physics

Medical imaging

Modelling the universe

The basic skills required are:

Sketch appropriate apparatus and label it

Describe measurements you would make.

Calculations of errors, gradients and intercepts.

Comments on sources

of errors.


Biology AS (New Specification from 2015)




biology

Module 2 – Foundations in biology

Module 3 – Exchange and transport

Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and

disease.


four modules

Breath in Biology

70 marks


paper

50% of total AS

Depth in Biology

70 marks


paper

50% of total AS

A2 Biology - Continuation of old specification for examination in 2016

Year 13 Year 13 Year 13

Unit 1 – (1hour test15% of

mark at A2)

Unit 2 – (1hour, 45min test

25%of mark at A2)

Unit 3 – (10%of mark at

A2)

Communication and homeostasis

Excretion

Photosynthesis

Respiration

Cellular control

Biotechnology

Ecosystems and sustainability

Responding to the environment

Internal

assessment of

practical skills


Chemistry AS (New Specification from 2015)




chemistry

Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry

Module 3 – Periodic table and energy

Module 4 – Core organic chemistry


four modules

Breath in Biology

70 marks


paper

50% of total AS

Depth in Biology

70 marks


paper

50% of total AS

A2 Chemistry - Continuation of old specification for examination in 2016

Year 13 F324(1 hour test, 15% of mark)

Year 13 F325(1hour, 45min test, 25% of mark)

Year 13 Assessed Practical F326 – (10% of

final mark)

Unit 1 – (1 hour test, 30% of

mark)

Unit 2 –

(1hour, 45min test, 50% of

mark)

Unit 3 – Assessed

Practical (20% of final

mark)

Carbonyl compounds Amines Esters Analysis Transition Elements Arenes Polymerization

How far? How Fast? Acids, bases and buffers Enthalpy Entropy Electrode potentials

Internal assessment of

practical skills-

Quantitative and

Qualitative Analysis and

Evaluation


Further Information

Intervention

The Science Faculty follow the policy of assessing all students in KS 3 & 4. The objectives of

assessments are to assess pupils’ understanding to aid future teaching and to ensure that the

student is making sufficient progress in their current set. These assessments will be used for

the Data Collection system and allow students progress to be tracked.

Any student deemed to be underperforming will be invited to attend after school intervention

classes, where they will have the opportunity to receive one to one tuition in order to achieve

their expected target.

Within KS5 students are given regular homeworks, topic tests and assessments which will

stretch them and check their understanding of the topic just studied. Underachieving students

will be invited to attend intervention classes where mistakes and misunderstandings will be

analysed in detail.

Extra Classes

There is a timetable for extra support available for all students displayed in every Science

classroom and students are always encouraged to ask for help from any Science teacher

should they need it .

Throughout the academic year the Science Faculty will be offering an extensive schedule of

extra after-school revision classes to all students. Attendance at these classes is not

compulsory but recommended for students requiring extra support in achieving their targets.


Equipment: KS3 & 4

In line with the schools equipment policy all students are expected to be organised for every

lesson. They are responsible for their own equipment and are expected to arrive to all lessons

with at least the following:

The correct Science exercise book

Scientific calculator

Fully stocked pencil case and planner

Equipment: KS5

Similar to KS3 & 4 all students are expected to be organised for every lesson. They are

responsible for their own equipment and are expected to arrive to all lessons with all the

equipment they require. Students will also be required to leave a £10 returnable deposit for the

set books unless of course they purchase them personally, for example from Amazon.

A4 paper

Scientific calculator- as used for Maths. I recommend Casio fx-991ES

Pens, pencils (coloured and normal), highlighters & ruler

Lever Arch file and dividers (We provide these, but they MUST be brought)

Setting

Students are not “set” in Science. Students are taught in mixed ability classes from Year 7 to

Year 11. The option block (Triple Award) is taught as one single class for the unit 3 content.

MAT Students in Science

Students identified as more able and talented in Science will have opportunities to be involved

in activities throughout the year.

In class all students will have work differentiated for them meaning that all students will feel

challenged at all times.


KS3 and KS4 Online resources and Background Reading

Useful Reading List

Revision guides will be offered to the students and these can be purchased from the Faculty for

a small fee. These will aid students in revision as well as providing some extra support in

lessons.

It is useful for students to read any scientific newspaper articles as many questions in the

exams do include newspaper articles and if students are used to the format, then this can only

be an advantage.

Scientific Journals e.g., New Scientist will also help students access scientific language as well

as to explore science out of their normal classroom environment.

My family and other animals – Gerrard Durrell G&T

Focus magazine

A short history of nearly everything – Bill Bryson

Why don’t penguins feet freeze? – New Scientist

Why can’t elephants jump?- New Scientist

Why are orang-utans orange? - New Scientist

How to make a tornado. - New Scientist

New Scientist magazine G&T

The Selfish Gene - Richard Dawkins G&T

The Goldilocks Enigma - Paul Davies G&T

Useful Websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/

and follow the links to AQA Science, Additional Science, or Chemistry, Biology or Physics

For Key Stage 3:- www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bites/science

http://www.darvill.clara.net/ KS3 and KS4

For Key Stage 4:

http://www.docbrown.info/ Chemistry Revision Page

http://www.frankswebspace.org.uk/ScienceAndMaths/physics/physicsGCSE/ physicsGCSE

Physics OCR

http://www.gcsescience.com/prad12-physics-radioactivity-ionizing-ability.htm

Physics Radioactivity

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bites/science

http://www.darvill.clara.net/

http://www.docbrown.info/

http://www.frankswebspace.org.uk/ScienceAndMaths/physics/physicsGCSE/OCR-physicsGCSE

http://www.gcsescience.com/prad12-physics-radioactivity-ionizing-ability.htm


http://biology.about.com/ Biology Revision

http://www.cellsalive.com/ Biology

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/chemistry.html Chemistry

KS5 Online resources

http://www.newscientist.com/

http://www.chemguide.co.uk Chemistry Help

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/alevel/biology.html Biology Help

http://www.iop.org/ Physics Help

khanacademy.org

An amazing resource. The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of

providing a high quality education to anyone, anywhere. There are 1400+ videos on YouTube

covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics,

chemistry, biology and finance which have been recorded by Salman Khan.

http://biology.about.com/

http://www.cellsalive.com/

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/chemistry.html

http://www.newscientist.com/

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/alevel/biology.html

http://www.iop.org/


Science Faculty Contact Details

To contact the Science Faculty by phone, please call the school on 01642 310561, and dial

extension 140.

To contact any member of the faculty via email, please use the email addresses below:

Mr Danny Yates Vice Principal [email protected] Mrs Susanne Davison Head of Chemistry [email protected]

Mr James Peart Head of Biology [email protected]

Mrs Victoria Phillips Headr of Physics [email protected]

Mr Chris Chalmers Science Teacher (Physics) [email protected]

Mr Steven Christian Science Teacher (Chemistry) [email protected]

Mr Sean Chuhan Science Teacher (Chemistry) [email protected]

Miss Alison Deacon Science Teacher (Physics) [email protected]

Mrs Rachel Hassack Science Teacher (Biology) [email protected]

Mr Dave Hornibrook Science Technician [email protected]

Miss N Grace Science Technician [email protected]

Miss Hannah Walters Science Teacher (Biology) [email protected]

Miss Kelly Westerman Science Teacher (Biology) [email protected]

Mrs Ally Zaitschenko Science Teacher (Biology) [email protected]

Mrs Anne Salter Faculty Support Assistant [email protected]

Mr Peter Wilson Senior Science Technician [email protected]

Mr Colin Wood Science Technician [email protected]


















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