YEAR 9: Biology (Combined Science) – Autumn Term HALF TERM 1 CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT Topic: Cells Lesson Content - Plant and animal cells Bacteria Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes - (Numeracy Skills) Plant Specialist Cells, Animal Specialist Cells Microscopes (Function and Utility) Magnification calculations - (Numeracy Focus) Observing cells using a microscope. - (Practical Skills) Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content: Key Concepts in Biology 1: Cells and Microscopy Knowledge Homework - Pupils issued with Knowledge Sheet to complete using online resources, Quizlet, knowledge organizers and research. When complete pupils must revise the content. Knowledge Quiz - Homework is assessed through a 10-mark quiz, completed in class. The following Knowledge homework is available during this term: 1. Cells 2. Specialist Cells 3. Microscopy Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy (NUM), Literacy (QWC) or Working Scientifically (WS). The following tasks are available during this half term: 1. Inside Bacteria – Quality of Written communication (QWC) – Both Tiers 2. Specialist Cells – QWC – Both Tiers Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content 1. Cells (Eukaryotes) 2. Cells (Prokaryotes) 3. Specialst Cells 4. Using a Microscope HALF TERM 2 CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT Topic: Enzymes Lesson Content - Enzyme Action (Lock and Key) Denaturing Enzymes Enzymes in Digestion Calculating the rate of enzyme activity - (Practical Skills) - (Numeracy) Effect of pH on Enzymes - (Practical Skills) Effect of Temperature on Enzymes - (Practical Skills) Effect of Concentration on Enzymes - (Practical Skills) Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content: Key Concepts in Biology 2: Enzymes Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 1. Enzymes 2. Enzymes in Digestion 3. Factors Affecting Enzyme Action Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term: 1. Enzyme Activity and Temperature – Numeracy (NUM) – Foundation 2. Enzymes and Digestion – QWC – Higher Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content 1. Enzymes 2. Denaturing Enzymes 3. Enzymes in Digestion
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YEAR 9: Biology (Combined Science) – Autumn Term
HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Cells Lesson Content -
Plant and animal cells
Bacteria
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes - (Numeracy Skills)
Plant Specialist Cells,
Animal Specialist Cells
Microscopes (Function and Utility)
Magnification calculations - (Numeracy Focus)
Observing cells using a microscope. - (Practical Skills)
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Key Concepts in Biology 1: Cells and Microscopy
Knowledge Homework - Pupils issued with Knowledge Sheet to complete using online resources, Quizlet, knowledge organizers and research. When complete pupils must revise the content. Knowledge Quiz - Homework is assessed through a 10-mark quiz, completed in class. The following Knowledge homework is available during this term: 1. Cells 2. Specialist Cells 3. Microscopy
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy (NUM), Literacy (QWC) or Working Scientifically (WS). The following tasks are available during this half term:
1. Inside Bacteria – Quality of Written communication (QWC) – Both Tiers
2. Specialist Cells – QWC – Both Tiers
Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
1. Cells (Eukaryotes) 2. Cells (Prokaryotes) 3. Specialst Cells 4. Using a Microscope
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Enzymes Lesson Content -
Enzyme Action (Lock and Key)
Denaturing Enzymes
Enzymes in Digestion
Calculating the rate of enzyme activity - (Practical Skills) - (Numeracy)
Effect of pH on Enzymes - (Practical Skills)
Effect of Temperature on Enzymes - (Practical Skills)
Effect of Concentration on Enzymes - (Practical Skills)
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Key Concepts in Biology 2: Enzymes
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 1. Enzymes 2. Enzymes in Digestion 3. Factors Affecting Enzyme
Action
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
1. Enzyme Activity and Temperature – Numeracy (NUM) – Foundation
2. Enzymes and Digestion – QWC – Higher
Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
1. Enzymes 2. Denaturing Enzymes 3. Enzymes in Digestion
YEAR 9: Biology (Combined Science) – Spring Term
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Transport of Substances Lesson Content -
Diffusion
Diffusion in Cells
Diffusion Practical - (Practical Skills)
Diffusion in the Body
Osmosis
Osmosis Investigation - (Practical Skills)
Calculating Osmotic Loss and Gain - (Numeracy) - (Practical Skills)
Active Transport
Examples of transport in living things
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Key Concepts in Biology 3: Transport of Substances
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 1. Diffusion 2. Osmosis 3. Transport in Living Organisms
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term: 1. Cells and Water – QWC –
Foundation 2. Osmosis - Working
Scientifically (WS) - Higher Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
1. Diffusion 2. Osmosis 3. Transport in Living Organisms
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Growth of Organisms Lesson Content -
The Cells Cycle and Mitosis
Mitosis and Diploid Cells - (Numeracy)
Growth in plants and animals - (Numeracy)
Cancer
Cancer treatments
Stem Cells and Differentiation
Stem Cells and Ethics
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Cells and Control 1: Growth of Organisms
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 1. Mitosis 2. Growth and Differentiation 3. Cancer 4. Stem Cells
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
1. Mitosis – NUM – Foundation 2. Mitosis – QWC – Higher
Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
1. Mitosis 2. Growth and Differentiation 3. Cancer 4. Stem Cells
YEAR 9: Biology (Combined Science) – Summer Term
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: The Nervous System Lesson Content -
The Nervous System
Receptors and Stimuli - (Practical Skills)
Nerve Structures and Functions
Synapses
Speed of Impulses - (Practical Skills) - (Numeracy)
Reflex Arcs
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Cells and Control 2: Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 1. The Nervous System 2. Nerves and Synapses 3. Reflex Arcs
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
1. Nerve Cell Structure – QWC – Foundation
2. Reaction Speed – WS – Higher
3. Reflex Action – QWC – Both Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content 1. The Nervous System 2. Nerves and Synapses 3. Reflex Arcs
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Genetics Lesson Content -
Meiosis
DNA
Extracting DNA - (Practical Skills)
Alleles
Inheritance - (Numeracy)
Genetic Diseases
Variation
Evolution
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Genetics 1: DNA and Reproduction
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 1. Meiosis 2. DNA 3. Genetics 4. Evolution
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
1. Mitosis – NUM – Foundation 2. Mitosis – QWC – Higher
Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
Observing cells using a microscope. - (Practical Skills)
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Key Concepts in Biology 1: Cells and Microscopy
Knowledge Homework - Pupils issued with Knowledge Sheet to complete using online resources, Quizlet, knowledge organizers and research. When complete pupils must revise the content. Knowledge Quiz - Homework is assessed through a 10-mark quiz, completed in class. The following Knowledge homework is available during this term: 4. Cells 5. Specialist Cells 6. Microscopy
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy (NUM), Literacy (QWC) or Working Scientifically (WS). The following tasks are available during this half term:
3. Inside Bacteria – Quality of Written communication (QWC) – Both Tiers
4. Specialist Cells – QWC Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
5. Cells (Eukaryotes) 6. Cells (Prokaryotes) 7. Specialst Cells 8. Using a Microscope
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Enzymes Lesson Content -
Enzyme Action (Lock and Key)
Denaturing Enzymes
Enzymes in Digestion
Calculating the rate of enzyme activity - (Numeracy & Practical
Skills)
Effect of pH on Enzymes
Effect of Temperature on Enzymes
Effect of Concentration on Enzymes - (Practical Skills)
Food Tests - (Practical Skills)
Measuring energy in food / calorimetry - (Numeracy & Practical)
Knowledge organisers -
Key Concepts in Biology 2: Enzymes
Key Concepts in Biology 4: Food and Digestion
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 4. Enzymes 5. Enzymes in Digestion 6. Factors Affecting Enzyme
Action 7. Testing for Food Groups
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
3. Enzymes and Digestion – QWC – Higher
4. Food Testing – WS – Biology Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
4. Enzymes 5. Denaturing Enzymes 6. Enzymes in Digestion 7. Testing for Food Groups
YEAR 9: Biology (Separate Science) – Spring Term
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Transport of Substances Lesson Content -
Diffusion
Diffusion in Cells
Diffusion Practical - (Practical Skills)
Diffusion in the Body
Osmosis
Osmosis Investigation - (Practical Skills)
Calculating Osmotic Loss and Gain - (Numeracy & Practical)
Active Transport
Active Transport in plants and animals
Mass Transport Systems in Plants
Examples of transport in living things
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Key Concepts in Biology 3: Transport of Substances
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 4. Diffusion 5. Osmosis 6. Transport in Living Organisms 7. Active Transport
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term: 3. Osmosis - Working
Scientifically (WS) - Higher Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
4. Diffusion 5. Osmosis 6. Transport in Living Organisms 7. Active Transport
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Growth of Organisms Lesson Content -
The Cells Cycle and Mitosis
Mitosis and Diploid Cells - (Numeracy)
Growth in plants and animals - (Numeracy)
Tropisms
Cancer
Cancer treatments
Stem Cells and Differentiation
Stem Cells and Ethics
The Nervous System
Receptors and Stimuli - (Practical Skills)
Nerve Structures and Functions
The Brain Structure and Function
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Cells and Control 1: Growth of Organisms
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 5. Mitosis 6. Growth and Differentiation 7. Cancer 8. Stem Cells 9. The Nervous System 10. The Brain
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
3. Mitosis – QWC – Higher Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
5. Mitosis 6. Growth and Differentiation 7. Cancer 8. Stem Cells 9. The Nervous System 10. The Brain
YEAR 9: Biology (Separate Science) – Summer Term
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: The Nervous System Lesson Content -
CT and PET Scans
Treating Damage and Disease in the Brain
Synapses
Speed of Impulses - (Practical Skills) - (Numeracy)
Reflex Arcs
The structure of the eye
Eye Dissection - (Practical Skills)
The Retina
Colour Blindness
Short / long Sightedness
Correction of Eye Defects - (Practical Skills)
Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Cells and Control 2: Nerves
Cells and Control 3(Bio) The Brain
Cells and Control 3(Bio) The Eye
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 4. The Brain 5. Nerves and Synapses 6. Reflex Arcs 7. The Eye
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
4. Biological Imaging – QWC - Biology
5. Reaction Speed – WS – Higher
6. Reflex Action – QWC – Both 7. The Eye – WS - Biology
Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
4. The Brain 5. Nerves and Synapses 6. Reflex Arcs 7. The Eye
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Topic: Genetics Lesson Content -
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Meiosis
DNA
Extracting DNA - (Practical Skills)
Alleles
Medellian Genetics
Multiple / Missing Alleles
Protein Synthesis
Inheritance - (Numeracy)
Genetic Diseases
Variation
Sex Linkage
Blood Groups Knowledge organisers - The following Knowledge organizer(s) covers this content:
Genetics 1(Bio): DNA and Reproduction
Knowledge Homework - The following homework tasks are available during this term: 5. Meiosis 6. DNA 7. Genetics 8. Mendel 9. Protein Synthesis 10. Sex Linkage 11. Blood Groups
Formative assessment - The following tasks are available during this half term:
Biology Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Intervention Materials – The following intervention Sheets are available for support for this content
1. Meiosis 2. DNA 3. Genetics 4. Mendel 5. Protein Synthesis 6. Sex Linkage 7. Blood Groups
YEAR 7 SCIENCE HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
The Particle Model and States of Matter
Diffusion
Gas Pressure
Animal and Plant Cells
Specialised Cells
Unicellular Organisms
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 1 – States of Matter Homework 2 – Particles and their behaviour Homework 3 – Cells Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Gas exchange
Breathing
The skeleton
Movement – Joints and muscles
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 4 – Elements, atoms and Compounds Homework 5 – Breathing Homework 6 – The skeleton and muscles Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment every assessment cycle in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – The Particle model and Cells
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Chemical Reactions
Word equations
Burning fuels
Thermal decomposition
Forces
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 7 – Reactions 1 Homework 8 – Reactions 2 Homework 9 - Forces Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Acids and alkalis
Neutralisation
Making salts
Waves
Sound
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 10 – Acids and Alkalis Homework 11 – Reactions 2 Homework 12 - Sound and Hearing Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment every assessment cycle in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – Elements, Reactions and Forces
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Adolescence
Reproductive systems
Development of a fetus
The menstrual cycle
Light
Reflection
The Eye
Colour
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 13 – Reproduction 1 Homework 14 – Reflection and Refraction Homework 15 - Colours and Dispersion Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Flowers and Pollination
Fertilisation and germination
Seed dispersal
Solar system
The Earth
The Moon
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 16 – Reproduction 2 Homework 17 – Solar System Homework 18 - Days, Years, Eclipses Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – End of Year Exam
YEAR 8 SCIENCE HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Photosynthesis and Leaves
Plant minerals
Aerobic and anaerobic
respiration
Food chains and food webs
Ecosystems
Adaptation
Variation
Inheritance
Natural selection
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 1 – Ecosystem 1 Homework 2 – Ecosystem 2 Homework 3 – Adaptation and Inheritance Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Groups in the periodic table
Metals and non metals
Mixtures
Solutions and solubility
Filtration
Evaporation
Distillation
Chromatography
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 4 – The Periodic Table Homework 5 – Separation Techniques 1 Homework 6 – Separation Techniques 2 Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment every assessment cycle in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – The Ecosystem and Adaptation and Inheritance
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Electricity
Circuits
Resistance
Magnets and electromagnets
Energy transfer
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 7 – Electric Circuits Homework 8 – Magnets and Electromagnets Homework 9 – Energy Transfer Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Food tests
Diet
Digestive system
Bacteria and enzymes
Drugs
Alcohol
Smoking
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 10 – Health and Lifestyle 1 Homework 11 – Health and Lifestyle 2 Homework 12 – Health and Lifestyle 3 Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment every assessment cycle in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – Separating Mixtures, Electricity and Health and Lifestyle
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Reactions of metals and acids
Displacement reactions
Reactions of metals and oxygen
Extracting metals
Polymers
Ceramics and composites
The earth and the atmosphere
Rocks
The rock cycle
The carbon cycle
Climate change
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 13 – Reactions of Metals Homework 14 – Polymers and Ceramics Homework 15 – The Earth Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Energy resources
Energy and power
Work and energy
Speed
Motion graphs
Pressure in solids, liquids and gases
Turning forces
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 16 – Energy Resources Homework 17 – Speed Homework 18 – Motion and Pressure Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment every assessment cycle in the form of past exam questions Assessment 3 – End of Year Exam
YEAR 9 CHEMISTRY HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Hazards and Safety
Laboratory Equipment – Drawing and labelling
Measuring / Scales / Reading
Drawing table
Drawing graph
Practical investigation – Dissolving Jelly
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 1 – Hazards and Safety Homework 2 – Equipment and Graphs Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – Investigation Skills
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Candles Practical investigation
States of matter
Changes of state
Rate of evaporation
Cooling curves
Diffusion in liquids
Precipitation
Filtration and Crystallisation
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 3 – Investigation skills Homework 4 – Solids, liquids and gases Homework 5 – Precipitation Homework 6 – Filtration and Crystallisation Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Chromatography - Core Practical
Distillation - Core Practical
Drinking Water
Structure of the Atom
Mass Number / Atomic Number
Isotopes / calculating Ar
Development of the atomic model
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 7 – Chromatography Homework 8 – The Atom Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – States of Matter and Mixtures
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Electronic Configuration
Mendeleev and The Periodic Table
Acids and Alkalis
Reactions of acids and metals
Reactions of acids and carbonates
Investigation CaCO3 HCl
Reactions of acids and metal oxides
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 9 – Atomic Structure Homework 10 – Reactions of acids Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 3 – Atomic Structure
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Making copper sulphate – Core Practical
Investigating Neutralisation – Core Practical
Naming Salts
The Physical Properties of Metals and non Metals
Reactions of metals with water
Reactions of metals with oxygen
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 11 – Acids and Alkalis Homework 12 – Metals and non metals Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 4 – Acids
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Rusting – iron with water and oxygen
Displacement reactions – metals in solution
Displacement reactions – competition for oxygen
Reactivity series
Uses and sources of metals
Extraction of Metals
Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Homework 13 – The reactivity series Homework 14 – Extraction of metals Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment – End of Year Exam
YEAR 10 CHEMISTRY (COMBINED SCIENCE) HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
States of matter
Changes of state
Rate of evaporation
Cooling curves
Diffusion in liquids
Precipitation
Filtration and Crystallisation
Chromatography - Core Practical
Distillation - Core Practical
Drinking Water
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 1 - States of Matter Homework 2 – Separation Techniques Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – States of Matter and Separating Mixtures
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Structure of the Atom
Mass Number / Atomic Number
Isotopes / calculating Ar
Development of the atomic model
Electronic Configuration
Mendeleev and The Periodic Table
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 3 – Structure of the atom Homework 4 – Electronic configuration Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – Atomic Structure
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Ionic Bonding
Ionic Formulae
Ionic lattices and properties
Covalent bonding
Molecular compounds
Allotropes of carbon
Properties of metals
Bonding models
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 5 – Ionic Bonding Homework 6 – Ionic Compounds Homework 7 – Covalent Bonding Homework 8 – Bonding Structures Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 3 – Types of Substance and Bonding
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Acids, indicators and p H
Bases and salts
Reactions of acids and metals
Reactions of acids and carbonates
Investigation CaCO3 HCl
Reactions of acids and metal oxides
Making copper sulphate – Core Practical
Investigating Neutralisation – Core Practical
Naming Salts
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 9 – Acids and Bases Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 4 - Acids
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Titrations and neutralization
Solubility
Precipitation
Balancing equations
Relative formula mass
Empirical formula
Reacting mass calculations
Calculating concentrations
Moles
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 10 – Balancing Equations Homework 11 - Precipitation Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Electrolysis
Products from electrolysis
Core practical – electrolysis of copper sulphate
Obtaining and using metals
Ores
Oxidation and reduction
Recycling
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 12 – Electrolysis Homework 13 – Obtaining Metals Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – End of year exam
YEAR 10 CHEMISTRY (SEPARATE SCIENCE) HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
States of matter
Changes of state
Rate of evaporation
Cooling curves
Diffusion in liquids
Precipitation
Filtration and Crystallisation
Chromatography - Core Practical
Distillation - Core Practical
Drinking Water
Structure of the Atom
Mass Number / Atomic Number
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 1 - States of Matter Homework 2 – Separation Techniques Homework 3 – Structure of the atom Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – States of Matter and Separating Mixtures
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Isotopes / calculating Ar
Development of the atomic model
Electronic Configuration
Mendeleev and The Periodic Table
Ionic Bonding
Ionic Formulae
Ionic lattices and properties
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 4 – Electronic configuration Homework 5 – Ionic Bonding Homework 6 – Ionic Compounds Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – Atomic Structure
HALF TERM 3 CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Covalent bonding
Molecular compounds
Allotropes of carbon
Properties of metals
Bonding models
Acids, indicators and p H
Bases and salts
Reactions of acids and metals
Reactions of acids and carbonates
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 7 – Covalent Bonding Homework 8 – Bonding Structures Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 3 – Types of Substance and Bonding
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Investigation CaCO3 HCl
Reactions of acids and metal oxides
Making copper sulphate – Core Practical
Investigating Neutralisation – Core Practical
Naming Salts
Titrations and neutralization
Solubility
Precipitation
Balancing equations
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 9 – Acids and Bases Homework 10 – Precipitation Homework 11 – Balancing Equations Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 4 - Acids
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Relative formula mass
Empirical formula
Reacting mass calculations
Calculating concentrations
Moles
Separate Science topics
Yields
Atom economy
Concentrations
Titrations and calculations Core Practical
Gas volumes
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 12 – Yields Homework 13 – Titrations Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically.
HALF TERM 6
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Electrolysis
Products from electrolysis
Core practical – electrolysis of copper sulphate
Obtaining and using metals
Ores
Oxidation and reduction
Recycling
Separate Science topics
Transition metals
Corrosion and electroplating
Alloys
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 14 – Electrolysis Homework 15 – Obtaining and using metals Homework 16 - Electroplating Homework 17 - Alloys Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment - End of Year Exam
YEAR 11 CHEMISTRY (COMBINED SCIENCE) HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Revisit electrolysis content
Revisit obtaining and using metals content
Dynamic equilibrium
Reversible reactions
The Haber process
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 1 – The Haber Process Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – Electrolysis, Calculations and Extracting Metals
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 2 – The Alkali Metals Homework 3 – The Halogens Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – Groups in The Periodic Table
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Core Practical – measuring rate (production of a gas)
Measuring rate graphs
Practical – the effect of concentration on rate
Catalysts and activation energy
Endothermic and exothermic reactions
Energy changes in reactions
Crude oil and hydrocarbons
Fractional distillation of crude oil
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 4 – Rates of Reaction Homework 5 – Energy Changes Homework 6 – Crude Oil Revision using Google Classroom and revision guide
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 3 – Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
The alkanes
Combustion
Fuels and pollution
Hydrogen fuels cells
Cracking
The atmosphere
Climate change
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 7 – Combustion Homework 8 – Fuels and Pollution Homework 9 – Cracking Homework 10 – Changing Atmosphere Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 4 – Fuels and Earth Science
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Revision of Paper 3 and 4 Past exam questions Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment - Full exam papers 3 and 4
YEAR 11 CHEMISTRY (COMBINED SCIENCE) HALF TERM 1
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Revisit electrolysis content
Revisit obtaining and using metals content
Dynamic equilibrium
Reversible reactions
The Haber process Separate science topics
Factors affecting equilibrium
Fertilisers
Chemical and fuel cells
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 1 – The Haber Process Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 1 – Electrolysis, Calculations and Extracting Metals
HALF TERM 2
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Groups in the Periodic Table
Group 1 The Alkali Metals
Group 7 The Halogens
Halogen displacement reactions
Group 0 The Noble Gases
Factors affecting rate of reaction
Core Practical – Measuring rate (observing colour change) Core Practical – measuring rate (production of a gas)
Measuring rate graphs
Practical – the effect of concentration on rate
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 2 – The Alkali Metals Homework 3 – The Halogens Homework 4 – Rates of Reaction Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 2 – Groups in The Periodic Table
HALF TERM 3
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Catalysts and activation energy
Endothermic and exothermic reactions
Energy changes in reactions
Crude oil and hydrocarbons
Fractional distillation of crude oil
The alkanes
Combustion
Fuels and pollution
Hydrogen fuels cells
Cracking
The atmosphere
Climate change
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 5 – Energy Changes Homework 6 – Crude Oil Homework 7 – Combustion Homework 8 – Fuels and Pollution Homework 9 – Cracking Homework 10 – Changing Atmosphere Revision using Google Classroom and revision guides
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 3 – Rates of Reaction and Energy Changes Assessment 4 – Fuels and Earth Science
HALF TERM 4
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Separate Science topic
Alkanes and alkenes
Ethanol production
Core Practical – The combustion of alcohol
Carboxylic acids
Polymerisation
Uses of polymers
Problems with polymers
Flame tests and photometry
Tests for positive and negative ions
Core Practical – Identifying Ions
Composite materials
Nanoparticles
Past exam questions based on content covered in class Homework 11 – Hydrocarbons Homework 12 – Alcohols Homework 13 – Carboxylic Acids Homework 14 – Polymers 1 Homework 15 – Polymers 2 Homework 16 – Qualitative Analysis Homework 17 – Choosing Materials Revision using Google Classroom and revision guide
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment – in class assessment at the end of every topic in the form of past exam questions Assessment 5 – Topic 9 Separate Science Topic
HALF TERM 5
CONTENT HOMEWORK ASSESSMENT
Revision of Paper 1 and 2 Past exam questions every two weeks based on content covered in class Revision
Formative assessment - in class assessed tasks in the form of past exam questions. These are either Numeracy, Literacy or Working Scientifically. Summative assessment - Full exam papers 1 and 2
YEAR 9 TIMELINE
Week Date Units Content
A 03/09/2018 Waves, EM spectrum and Radioactivity Describing waves
B 10/09/2018 Wave speeds
A 17/09/2018 Refraction
B 24/09/2018 Alpha beta gamma radiation
A 01/10/2018 Half life
B 08/10/2018 Uses and dangers of the EM spectrum
A 15/10/2018 HWs and assessment tasks
Half term
B 29/10/2018 A1 exam
A 05/11/2018 Forces, Motion and Energy Vectors and scalars
B 12/11/2018 Graphs of motion
A 19/11/2018 Newton's laws
B 26/11/2018 Momentum
A 03/12/2018 Stopping distance
B 10/12/2018 Energy transfer
A 17/12/2018 HWs and assessment tasks
Christmas break
B 07/01/2019 Electricity and Magnets Static electricity
A 14/01/2019 Drawing circuits
B 21/01/2019 Current and voltage
A 28/01/2019 Resistance
B 04/02/2019 A2 exam Power and efficiency
Half term
Magnetic fields
A 18/02/2019 HWs and assessment tasks
B 25/02/2019
A 04/03/2019 Energy and Particles Density
B 11/03/2019 Changes of state
A 18/03/2019 Energy calculations
Easter break Extension
B 08/04/2019 Bending
A 15/04/2019 Stretching
B 22/04/2019 Hws and assessment tasks
A 29/04/2019
B 06/05/2019
A 13/05/2019
B 20/05/2019
Half term
A 03/06/2019
B 10/06/2019 A3 exam
A 17/06/2019
B 24/06/2019
A 01/07/2019 Gcse content started
B 08/07/2019
A 15/07/2019
B 22/07/2019
End of academic year
YEAR 10 TIMELINE
Week Date Year 10 separates Year 10 combined
Content 4 hours over 2 weeks/additional content
3 hours over 2 weeks
A 03/09/2018
Waves-light and the EM Spectrum
Waves-light and the EM Spectrum Describing waves
B 10/09/2018 Wave speeds
A 17/09/2018 Refraction
B 24/09/2018 Waves crossing boundaries
A 01/10/2018 EM spectrum
B 08/10/2018 Radiation and temperature
A 15/10/2018 A1 exam Dangers of the EM spectrum
Half term Ears and hearing
B 29/10/2018 Ultrasound
A 05/11/2018 Infrasound
B 12/11/2018 Colour
A 19/11/2018 Lenses
B 26/11/2018 HWs and assessments
A 03/12/2018 Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Energy Energy stores and efficiency
B 10/12/2018
Renewable and non-renewable resources
A 17/12/2018 Keeping warm
Christmas break Energy transfers HWs and assessments
B 07/01/2019
A 14/01/2019 A2 exam
B 21/01/2019
A 28/01/2019
B 04/02/2019 Radioactivity Radioactivity Atomic model
Half term Alpha beta gamma and half life
A 18/02/2019
Dangers and uses of radiation
B 25/02/2019 Nuclear energies
A 04/03/2019 Motion and forces Motion and forces HWs and assessment
B 11/03/2019 Resultant forces
A 18/03/2019 Newton's laws
Easter break Mass and weight Momentum
B 08/04/2019 Stopping distances
A 15/04/2019 Crash hazards
B 22/04/2019 Braking energy
A 29/04/2019 HWs and assessment
B 06/05/2019 A3 exam
A 13/05/2019
B 20/05/2019 Start Yr 11 content
Half term
A 03/06/2019 Astronomy The solar system
B 10/06/2019 Gravity and orbits
A 17/06/2019 Life cycles of stars
B 24/06/2019 Red shift
A 01/07/2019 Origin of the universe
B 08/07/2019 HWs and assessment
A 15/07/2019 B 22/07/2019
End of academic year
Week Date Year 11 separate Year 11 combined
Content 4 hours over 2 weeks 3 hours over 2 weeks
A 03/09/2018 Electricity and Circuits Electricity and Circuits Electric circuits
B 10/09/2018 Current and pd
A 17/09/2018 Current charge and energy
B 24/09/2018 Resistance
A 01/10/2018 Power
B 08/10/2018 Transferring energy
A 15/10/2018 A1 exam Electrical safety
Half term Static and dangers of static
B 29/10/2018 electric fields
A 05/11/2018 Energy and forces doing work Energy and forces doing work HWs and assessment
B 12/11/2018 Work and power
A 19/11/2018 Vector diagrams
B 26/11/2018 Rotational forces
A 03/12/2018 HWs and assessment
B 10/12/2018
A 17/12/2018 December mock exams December mock exams
Christmas break
B 07/01/2019 Magnetism, Motor effect and EI Magnetism, Motor effect and EI Magnets and magnetic fields
A 14/01/2019 A2 exam Electromagnetism
B 21/01/2019 Magnetic forces
A 28/01/2019 Electromagnetic induction
B 04/02/2019 The national grid
A Half term Transformers
A 18/02/2019 HWs and assessment
B 25/02/2019
A 04/03/2019 A3 exam
B 11/03/2019
A 18/03/2019
Easter break
B 08/04/2019 Particle model Particle model Particles and density
A 15/04/2019 Energy and changes of state
B 22/04/2019 Gas temperature and pressure
A 29/04/2019 Extension, bending & stretching
B 06/05/2019 Revision Revision Pressure in fluids and up thrust
