Science
YEAR 7
Curriculum Intention
The year 7 Science schemes of work are part of a ‘spiralled curriculum’ which ensures that pupils build on their KS2 learning and lay the foundations for the coming years, allowing pupils to develop a powerful knowledge base.
A robust focus on retrieval at the start of every lesson means that pupils continuously develop their cumulative knowledge as they learn new information, as well as looking at ‘The Big Picture’ to make links and see how we use Science in everyday life
Curriculum Implementation
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Chemistry · The Particle Model · Elements and Compounds · Matter · Acids and Alkalis · Our Earth |
Biology · Organisms · Photosynthesis & Respiration · Adaptation & Inheritance · Human Reproduction |
Physics · Introduction to Forces · Magnetism · Energy · Waves |
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How Science Works Models, scientific journals, comparing properties of compounds and elements, state change investigations, comparing properties, spotting and recording observations for reactions, peer review, pH scale and indicators, gas tests |
How Science Works Models, measuring, levers for antagonistic muscles, reaction times, effect of exercise on the body, lung capacity, anaerobic respiration of yeast, food tests, photosynthesis, starch tests, continuous and categoric variation, extracting DNA, making beaker babies |
How Science Works Drag/friction, Hooke’s Law, investigating magnetic fields, electromagnetism, investigating speed, investigating levers and pulleys, oscilloscope traces, wave machine, energy in foods |
YEAR 8
Curriculum Intention
The year 8 Science schemes of work are part of a ‘spiralled curriculum’ which ensures that pupils build on their year 7 learning and lay the foundations for the coming years, allowing pupils to continue developing a powerful knowledge base.
A robust focus on retrieval at the start of every lesson means that pupils continuously develop their cumulative knowledge as they learn new information, as well as looking at ‘The Big Picture’ to make links and see how we use Science in everyday life.
Curriculum Implementation
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Biology · Organisms – Cells · Plant Reproduction · Ecosystems · Evolution |
Physics · Forces – Motion & Pressure · Electricity · Cost of energy · Waves – Sound · Waves – Light |
Chemistry · Separation Techniques · Energy Changes · Chemical Reactions · Extraction and the Earth |
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How Science Works Microscopes, flower dissection, field investigations for sampling (quadrats), tools for Darwin’s beaks, ethical issues, scientific journals, peer review |
How Science Works Motion graphs, circuits, investigating stress, conduction, convection and radiation, oscilloscope traces, reflection, refraction, dispersion |
How Science Works Solubility, filtration, evaporation / crystallisation, distillation, chromatography, endothermic and exothermic reactions, energy changes, neutralisation, making a soluble salt, metal acid reactions, metal oxygen reactions, metal water reactions, electrolysis, gas tests, combustion demo |
YEAR 9
Curriculum Intention
The year 9 Science schemes of work are part of a ‘spiralled curriculum’ which ensures that pupils build on their KS3 learning and embark on their GCSE journey, allowing pupils to continue developing a powerful knowledge base. The students are taught in specialisms: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In all specialisms, Required Practical (RP) activities are carried out, demonstrated or shown to students as part of the How Science Works content of the curriculum.
Interleaving and self-testing are a feature of the curriculum alongside independent study. A robust focus on retrieval at the start of every lesson means that pupils continuously develop their cumulative knowledge as they learn new information, as well as looking at ‘The Big Picture’ to make links and see how we use Science in everyday life.
Curriculum Implementation
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Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
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· Organisation & Digestive System · Organising Animals and Plants · Photosynthesis · Cell structure and Transport
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· Atomic Structure · The Periodic Table · Energy Changes · Rates and Equilibrium |
· Molecules & Matter · Forces in Balance · Conservation & Dissipation of Energy
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How Science Works Enzyme conditions RP, Food tests RP, Heart dissection, Bell jar model of breathing, Xylem vessels in celery, Potometer demonstration, Photosynthesis RP, Testing leaf for starch, Microscopy RP, Osmosis RP
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How Science Works Spotting a chemical reaction, Filtration, Evaporation / crystallisation, Distillation, Chromatography, Group 1 metals and water, Halogen displacement, endothermic and exothermic reactions, Energy changes RP, Rate of reaction RP: (changing concentration) Disappearing X / Loss of mass / Gas syringe / Water bath / Comparing catalysts
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How Science Works Investigating centre of mass, Density RP, Measuring the melting point of a substance, Measuring specific latent heat of ice or water, Demo – of how changes in temperature affect pressure, Hooke’s Law RP |
Year 10
Curriculum Intention
The year 10 Science schemes of work are part of a ‘spiralled curriculum’ which ensures that pupils build on their year 9 learning and carry on their GCSE journey, allowing pupils to continue developing a powerful knowledge base. The students are taught in specialisms: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In all specialisms, Required Practical (RP) activities are carried out, demonstrated or shown to students as part of the How Science Works content of the curriculum.
Interleaving and self-testing are a feature of the curriculum alongside independent study. A robust focus on retrieval at the start of every lesson means that pupils continuously develop their cumulative knowledge as they learn new information, as well as looking at ‘The Big Picture’ to make links and see how we use Science in everyday life.
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Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
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· Cell Division · Respiration · Non-communicable diseases · Communicable diseases · Preventing & Treating disease · The Human Nervous System · Hormonal Control in Humans and Plants |
· Structure & Bonding · Chemical Changes · Electrolysis · Crude Oil & Fuels |
· Energy Transfer by Heating · Energy Resources · Motion · Force & Motion · Wave Properties · Electromagnetic Waves |
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How Science Works
Effect of exercise on body, anaerobic respiration in yeast, lung capacity, double blind trial using caffeinated/non-caffeinated drinks, reaction time RP, reflexes e.g. pupil dilation, knee jerk |
How Science Works
State change investigations (melting & boiling), comparing ionic v covalent v metallic properties, metal displacement, making a soluble salt RP, electrolysis RP, fractional distillation demonstration, combustion demonstration, Cracking, alkene + bromine water demonstration |
How Science Works
Reaction time challenge, investigating momentum, Stretch tests – RP, Using solar cells to see what factors affect the output, Specific heat capacity RP, Radiation RP, Acceleration RP, Observing Waves RP
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Year 11
Curriculum Intention
The year 11 Science schemes of work are part of a ‘spiralled curriculum’ which ensures that pupils build on their year 9 and 10 learning and prepare for their GCSE exams, tapping into their powerful knowledge base that they have developed. The students are taught in specialisms: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In all specialisms, Required Practical (RP) activities are carried out, demonstrated or shown to students as part of the How Science Works content of the curriculum.
Interleaving and self-testing are a feature of the curriculum alongside independent study. A robust focus on retrieval at the start of every lesson means that pupils are able to recall and retain information covered throughout their GCSE learning. Revision and exam preparation will be the main threads that run through the remaining schemes of work, ensuring that pupils are primed for success in their examinations.
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Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
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· Reproduction · Variation & Evolution · Genetics & Evolution · Adaptations, Interdependence & Competition · Organising an Ecosystem · Biodiversity & Ecosystems |
· Chemical Analysis · The Earth’s Atmosphere · The Earth’s Resources · Chemical Calculations
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· Radioactivity · Electric Circuits · Electricity in the Home · Electromagnetism |
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How Science Works
Making DNA helix with sweets, Extracting DNA from fruit, Variation in members of class and graph plotting, different things to pick up marbles with to investigate Darwin’s finches and beaks, Field investigations RP (Quadrats and Transects) |
How Science Works
Fixed points for purity of substances, chromatography and Rf values RP, gas tests, Purification of water RP, Conservation of mass
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How Science Works
Investigate the effect of resistors and diodes on circuits, Resistance of a wire RP, IV characteristics RP, Investigating potential difference in series circuits, Testing resistors in series and parallel circuits – RP, Measuring the power of electrical appliances, Magnets and magnetic fields, fields around a current carrying wire and force on a current carrying wire
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