The study of science fires pupils’ curiosity about phenomena in the world around them and offers opportunities to find explanations. Pupils learn how knowledge and understanding in science are rooted in evidence. They discover how scientific ideas contribute to technological change – affecting industry, business and medicine and improving quality of life.
KS3
There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of science and how science works. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.
The Science curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to:
research, experiment, discuss and develop arguments pursue anindependent enquiry into an aspect of science of personal interest use real-life examples as a basis for finding out about science study science in local, national and global contexts, and appreciate the connections between these experience science outside the school environment, including in the workplace, where possible use creativity and innovation in science, and appreciate their importance in enterprise recognise the importance of sustainability in scientific and technological developments explore contemporary and historical scientific developments and how they have been communicated.
KS4
In Year 10 all students follow the new 2011 AQA GCSE Science A Specification. This involves three written papers, Biology, Chemistry & Physics, along with a controlled assessment.
In Year 11, students complete Triple Science (Edexcel 2006), Additional Science (Edexcel 2006) or BTEC Applied Science. All students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics throughout the year.
Students will:
- Develop their interest in and enthusiasm for science.
- Develop a critical approach to scientific evidence and methods.
- Develop their understanding of how science works and its role in society.
- Acquire scientific skills, knowledge and understanding for progression to further learning.
- Be assessed by an investigative skills assignment.
Extra Curricular Activities:
STEM club -Mondays 3.15 in room 335
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The club is run by Mr Leahy and Mr Docherty. Its focus is FUN. Students will have the opportunity to carry out a range of investigations, and enter a variety of competitions. Some of the STEM challenges have been inspired by London 2012 and as such they have an Olympic theme. Other competitions have been designed by ‘young engineers’ clubs.
Greenhouse Club
Thursdays 3.15. Meet in room 331, but we will then go to the greenhouse which is situated on the school roof. The club is run by Mrs Broad and Mr Clarke. The club will help students grow a range of plants e.g basket gifts of plants, and also they will be able to grow their own food.
Science CAL:
Mrs Gill Broad & Mrs Joanna Pritchard.