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Science

Curriculum

Departments

Science

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Aims

  • To stimulate pupils’ curiosity and enthusiasm to develop a sense of wonder in science

  • To develop skills in scientific methods of enquiry

  • To engage pupils to develop understanding of the processes of science as well as content of scientific knowledge

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Staff

Mrs Butterworth

Ms Open
Dr Clarke
Ms Doyle
Mr McBride
Mr Smith

​Dr McMurray

"Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge."

- Stephen Hawking

Key Stage 3

Year 8

  • Starting science 

  • Living things and cells 

  • Solids, liquids and gases 

  • Forces  

  • Acids and alkalis 

  • Electric circuits 

  • Photosynthesis and feeding relationships 

Year 9

  • Food and health 

  • Elements compounds and mixtures 

  • Space 

  • Circulation and respiration 

  • Energy forms and resources 

  • Identifying substances 

Key Stage 4

Year 10

  • Reproduction 

  • Atomic structure and bonding 

  • Electricity 

  • Disease and defence 

  • Rates of reaction and reactivity 

  • Waves

LEVEL 2 APPLIED SCIENCE, OCN

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Consists of 3 essential internally assessed portfolio units:

  1. Physical Processes.

  2. Life Processes and Living Things.

  3. Materials and their Chemical Properties.

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How it is Assessed
100% Internally assessed portfolio work
This is NOT suitable foundation for Post-16 Science.

GCSE Single Award Science, CCEA

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Unit 1 Biology
Unit 2 Chemistry
Unit 3 Physics
Unit 4 Practical Skills - Practical skills assessment - External written examination​

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How it is Assessed
3 x 1 hour written examinations (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
1 x 2 hour Practical (experimental) examination followed by a 1 hour written examination (Booklet B)

GCSE Double Award Science, CCEA

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Year 11

  • Biology Unit B1: Cells, Living Processes and Biodiversity

  • Chemistry Unit C1: Structures, Trends, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry and Analysis 

  • Physics Unit P1: Motion, Force, Moments, Energy, Density, Kinetic Theory, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission & Fusion

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Year 12

  • Biology Unit B2: Body Systems, Genetics, Microorganisms and Health

  • Chemistry Unit C2: Further Chemical Reactions, Rates and Equilibrium, Calculations and Organic Chemistry

  • Physics Unit P2: Waves, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Space Physics

  • Unit 7: Practical Skills - this comprises Unit 7 Biology, Unit 7 Chemistry and Unit 7 Physics.

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How it is Assessed
3 x 1 hour written examinations (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
1 x 2 hour Practical (experimental) examination followed by a 1 hour written examination (Booklet B)

Post 16

Biology

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Exam Board: CCEA. 100% Written examination.

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AS Level

  • Unit AS 1: Molecules and Cells

  • Unit AS 2: Organisms and Biodiversity

  • Unit AS 3: Practical Skills in AS Biology, External Assessment 1 Hour Exam plus Internal Practical Assessment​

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A2 Level

  • Unit A2 1: Physiology, Coordination and Control, and Ecosystems, External Assessment

  • Unit A2 2: Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary Trends, External Assessment

  • Unit A2 3: Practical Skills in Biology, External Assessment ( 1Hour Exam) plus Internal practical Assessment​

LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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Exam Board: CCEA.

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33.3% Internally assessed portfolio

66.6% External Examination

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AS Level

  • Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques

  • Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems

  • Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes​

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A2 Level

  • Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation

  • Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry

  • Unit A2 3: Medical Physics​

Skills Developed

  • Manipulation Skills in Practical Work.

  • Leadership and Group working Skills

  • Problem Solving

  • Communication

Career Areas

  • Environmental Science

  • Biochemistry

  • Dentistry

  • Veterinary

  • Biological Sciences

  • Marine Biology

  • Nursing

  • Midwifery

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