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Key Stage 3
Year 7 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Being a Scientist Cells and Tissues Energy Transfers |
Particles Environment and Adaptation Forces |
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How we assess |
3 x 30-minute assessments |
3 x 30-minute assessments |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Atoms and Elements Electricity
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Plant Reproduction Pure and Impure Substances |
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How we assess |
2 x 30-minute assessments |
2 x 30-minute assessments |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Animal Reproduction Energy Resources |
Motion Photosynthesis Compounds |
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How we assess |
2 x 30-minute assessments 1 x 60-minute end of year assessment |
3 x 30-minute assessments |
Year 8 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Variation and Classification Inheritance and Evolution Periodic Table Physics Sc1 |
Respiration Domestic and Static Electricity Compounds Biology Sc1 |
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How we assess |
3 x 30-minute assessments Assessment of practical skills done within lessons |
3 x 30-minute assessments Assessment of practical skills done within lessons |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Lungs and Gas Exchange Reactions of Acids Waves and Sound |
Microbes Chemistry Sc1 Light |
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How we assess |
3 x 30-minute assessments |
2 x 30-minute assessments Assessment of practical skills done within lessons |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Drugs and Health Heat Transfer Extracting Metals |
Describing Chemical Reactions Earth and Atmosphere Application of Forces |
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How we assess |
3 x 30-minute assessments 1 x 60-minute end of year assessment |
3 x 30-minute assessments
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Key Stage 3 useful resources
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zng4d2p
- Oak National Academy
- KS3 Seneca Science
- Quick knowledge tests (multiple choice) https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/resources/cgp-s-free-online-10-minute-tests/free-ks3-science-online-10-minute-tests?srsltid=AfmBOoo9LjG34Lbkgy-0Qp5F5Qsp4AA7DjTXqdVf-rRoZpom76OC5Dw6
- KS3 revision videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyf3QQ9ddzgngBzZiwWcEBuRoKUYaXS6N
Key Stage 4
Year 9 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
B1 – Cell structure and transport C1 – Atomic structure C2 – Periodic Table
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B2 – Cell division B3 – Organisation and the digestive system C2 – Periodic Table P1 – Conservation and dissipation of energy |
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How we assess |
2x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
B3 – Organisation and the digestive system B4 – Organising animals and plants P2 – Energy transfer by heating C3 – Structure and bonding |
B4 – Organising animals and plants B7 – Non-communicable diseases C3 – Structure and bonding P6 – Molecules and matter
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How we assess |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
P3 – Energy resources P6 – Molecules and matter Revision for end of year assessments covering topics such as B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, P1, P2 and P6 |
B8 – Photosynthesis B9 – Respiration C5 – Chemical changes |
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How we assess |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments 1x60 Minute End of Year Biology Assessment 1x60 Minute End of Year Chemistry Assessment 1x60 Minute End of Year Physics Assessment |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
Year 10 Curriculum Overview
Combined science
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
B5 – Communicable diseases B6 – Preventing disease P4 - Electric circuits P5 – Electricity in the home |
B6 – Preventing disease C7 – Energy changes B10 – Nervous system C4 – Chemical calculations C6 – Electrolysis |
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How we assess |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
4x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
B11 – Hormonal Coordination B12 - Reproduction P7 – Radioactivity C8 – Rates and equilibrium |
B12 – Reproduction C8 – Rates and equilibrium Revision for Yr10 Mocks Revision (1xBiology, 1xChemistry and 1xPhysics) |
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How we assess |
3x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
2x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Year 10 Mock examinations (1xBiology, 1xChemistry and 1xPhysics) B13 – Variation and evolution P11+P12 – Nature of waves and Electromagnetic radiation |
B13 – Variation and evolution C9 – Crude Oil P11+P12 – Nature of waves and Electromagnetic radiation C10 – Chemical analysis |
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How we assess |
Mock Examinations |
4x30 Minute end of unit assessments |
Year 10 Curriculum Overview
Triple Science
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
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B5 Communicable diseases B6 Preventing disease
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C7 Energy Changes C6 Electrolysis |
P4 Electric circuits P5 Electricity in the home |
B10 Nervous System B11 Hormonal Coordination |
C4 Chemical Calculations C8 Rates and equilibrium |
P7 Radioactivity |
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How we assess |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated |
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Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
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B12 Homeostasis B13 Reproduction |
C8 Rates and equilibrium C9 Crude Oil |
P8 Forces in balance |
B13 Reproduction Revision |
C9 Crude oil Revision |
P11 Force and pressure Revision |
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How we assess |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated |
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Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
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Revision B14 Variation and evolution Mocks |
Revision C10 Organic reactions Mocks |
Revision P9 Motion Mocks |
B15 Genetics and Evolution |
C11 Polymers |
P10 Force and Motion |
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How we assess |
Mock Examinations |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated |
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Year 11 Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
B14 – Genetics and Evolution P8 – Forces in balance P9 – Motion Mocks |
B15+B16 - Adaptation and organising ecosystems C11 – Earth and atmosphere P10 – Force and motion P13 – Electromagnetic radiation |
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How we assess |
2x30 Minute end of unit assessments Mock Examinations |
2x30 Minute end of unit assessments
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Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
B17 – Biodiversity and ecosystems C12 – Earth’s resources Revision Mocks |
Revision |
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How we assess |
Mock Examinations |
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Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Revision |
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How we assess |
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Year 11 Curriculum Overview
Triple Science
Autumn Term
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Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
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B16 Adaptation, interdependence and competition B17 Organising ecosystems Revision Mocks |
C12 Chemical analysis Revision Mocks |
P12 Nature of waves Revision Mocks |
B17 Organising ecosystems B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems |
C14 Earth’s Resources C15 Using Earth’s resources |
P13 Electromagnetic spectrum P14 Light P15 Electromagnetic spectrum |
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How we assess |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated Mock Examinations |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated
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Spring Term
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Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
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Knowledge |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
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B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems Revision Mocks |
C14 Earth’s Resources C15 Using Earth’s resources Revision Mocks |
P16 Space Revision Mocks |
Revision |
Revision |
Revision |
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How we assess |
30 Minute assessment for each topic indicated Mock Examinations |
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Summer Term
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Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
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Knowledge |
Biology |
Chemistry
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Physics |
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Revision |
Revision |
Revision |
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Key Stage 4 useful resources
- Boswells Science revision website contains useful websites for them to access (will need to be logged in through their school google account to access the full functionality such as knowledge organisers for each topic): https://sites.google.com/boswells-school.com/boswellsrevisioncentre/subject-revision/science
- Online Textbooks: www.kerboodle.com
- The organisation code is jq7
- Excellent videos:
- FreeScienceLessons: https://www.freesciencelessons.co.uk/videos/
- Cognito: https://cognitoedu.org/home
- Past paper questions for practice:
- Study guides: Revision and practice guides by CGP for science - https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/science?sort=best_selling&quantity=36&page=1&view=grid¤tFilter=HigherLevel&filter_key%20stage=KeyStage_59&filter_exam%20board=ExamBoard_140&filter_product%20type=BookType_105%2CBookType_77%2CBookType_280&filter_course%20or%20syllabus%20type=SyllabusType_887