Lower School Science

Our KS3 Curriculum is designed to develop inquisitive scientists that can apply scientific literacy throughout there everyday lives to become critical thinkers. Our curriculum, practical's and extra curricular activities all aim to inspire curiosity within our students about the world and potential issues. Through discussions, hands on activities and group work we aim to upskill and empower our students to be true global citizens.

Students study science over 6 hours a fortnight, covering 4 modules from each subject over the year.

 
In Year 7 students study:

• Biology: Cells, Reproduction, Producers, Ecosystems
• Chemistry: Practical skill introduction, Particle model, Separating mixtures, acids and alkali's
• Physics: Energy; Thermal energy transfers 1, Forces 1, Solar System

In Year 8 students study:

• Biology: Diet and digestion, Respiration and exercise, Inheritance and evolution and a how science works project.
• Chemistry: Atoms and elements, periodic table, earth and rocks, resources and climate
• Physics: Forces 2, Thermal energy transfers 2, sound, light.

There are 6-8 core assessment pieces per year at Key Stage 3; Feedback and reflection time after highlights misconceptions, gaps and areas of expertise. Verbal feedback is given during lessons regularly. Students are given time develop their knowledge and skills in response to this feedback.

We subscribe to Kerboodle which allows our students to access electronic text books, revision activities and practice questions.  https://www.kerboodle.com/app

For more detail see links to individual science subjects:  Biology      Chemistry     Physics