Key Stage 3 Curriculum Map
Department:
Science
The entire structure of the curriculum map in science is new with teaching starting from Sept 2013.
YEAR
7
8
TERM 1
TERM 3
TERM 5
Focus:
Physics
TERM 6
Focus:
Physics
Chemistry topics
- Elements, Mixtures
and Compounds
- Chemical Reactions
Physics Topics
- Electricity
and
Magnetism
- Energy
Physics Topics
- Forces
- Space
Focus:
Biology
Working Scientifically:
- Health and
safety
- Observing
- Analysing
- Concluding
Biology Topics:
- Cells
- Reproduction
- Differences
- Classification
- Keeping
healthy
Chemistry Topics:
- Acids and
Alkalis
- Particles
Practical Skills
Assessment (Planning
focus)
Exam Style Assessment
Practical Skills
Assessment (Planning
focus)
Exam Style Assessment
Practical Skills
Assessment
(Planning focus)
Exam Style
Assessment
Focus:
Biology
Focus:
Biology
Focus:
Chemistry
Focus:
Chemistry
Focus:
Physics
Focus:
Physics
Biology Topics:
- Variation
- Interdependence
Chemistry Topics
- The Periodic
Table
- Inside materials
Chemistry topics
- Metal Reactions
- The Carbon Cycle
Physics Topics
- Heating and
cooling
- Light
Physics Topics
- Sound
- Energy
Exam style Biology
Assessment
Practical Chemistry
Skills Assessment
(Obtaining focus)
Practical Physics
Skills Assessment
(Obtaining focus)
Exam style Physics
Assessment
Biology Topics:
- People and the
Environment
- Shaping Life
TERM 1
Focus:
Chemistry
TERM 4
Focus:
Working Scientifically
and Biology
Practical Biology Skills
assessment
(Obtaining focus)
YEAR
TERM 2
TERM 2
TERM 3
Focus:
Chemistry
Exam style Chemistry
Assessment
TERM 4
TERM 5
TERM 6
Start GCSE Core –
Biology
GCSE Core –
Biology
GCSE Core –
Chemistry
GCSE Core –
Chemistry
GCSE Core –
Physics
GCSE Core –
Physics
9
Biology Topics - Keeping
healthy
- Coordination
and control
- Medicine and
drugs
- Adaptation for
survival
Skills (Analysis focus)
and part content
Biology Assessment
Biology Topics - Energy in
biomass
- Variation,
reproduction
and new
technology
- Evolution
Full Biology past
exam assessment
Chemistry Topics –
- Fundamental
ideas
- Rocks and
building
materials
- Metals and
their uses
Skills (Analysis focus)
and part content
Chemistry Assessment
Chemistry Topics - Crude oils
and fuels
- Products
from oils
- Plant oils
- Our changing
planet
Full Chemistry past
exam Assessment
Physics Topics –
- Energy
transfer by
heating
- Using
energy
- Electrical
energy
Skills (Analysis
focus)and part
content Physics
Assessment
Physics Topics - Generating
electricity
- Waves
- Electromagnetic
waves
Full Physics past
exam Assessment
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Map
YEAR
TERM 1
Additional Biology
Department:
TERM 2
Additional Biology
TERM 3
Additional Chemistry
Science
TERM 4
Additional Chemistry
TERM 5
Additional Physics
TERM 6
Additional Physics
10
YEAR
Biology topics –
Cells, tissues
and organs
Organisms in
their
environment
Enzymes
Biology Topics Energy from
Respiration
Simple
inheritance in
animals and
plants
Old and new
species
Chemistry topics –
Structure and
bonding
Structure and
properties
Skills and part content
Biology Assessment
Full Biology exam
paper Assessment
Skills and part
content Chemistry
Assessment
Skills: Planning,
Obtaining, Analysing
and Evaluating
Skills: Planning,
Obtaining, Analysing
and Evaluating
Skills: Planning,
Obtaining, Analysing
and Evaluating
Skills: Planning,
Obtaining, Analysing
and Evaluating
TERM 3
TERM 4
TERM 1
TERM 2
Chemistry topics:
How much?
Rates and
energy
Salts and
electrolysis
Physics topics –
Motion
Forces
Work, energy
and
momentum
Full Chemistry exam
paper assessment
Skills and part content
Physics Assessment
Skills: Planning,
Obtaining, Analysing
and Evaluating
TERM 5
Physics Topics:
Current
electricity
Mains electricity
Radioactivity
Energy from the
nucleus
Full Physics exam paper
assessment
Skills: Planning,
Obtaining, Analysing and
Evaluating
TERM 6
11
Triple Science route
Triple Science route
Triple Science route
Triple Science route
Triple Science route
Biology
Assessment
Biology/ Chemistry
Chemistry/ Physics
Physics/ Revision
Revision
Biology topics –
- Exchange of
materials
- Transporting
materials
- Keeping internal
conditions constant
- How humans affect
the environment
Exams
Chemistry topics –
- The Periodic
table
- Water
- Energy
calculations
- Analysis and
synthesis
- Organic
chemistry
Physics topics –
- Medical
applications of
physics
- Using physics to
make things work
- Using magnetic
fields to keep
things moving
All topics from
years 9, 10 and 11
to be covered in
preparation for the
exams.
-
Physics exam style
assessment
End of year exam
assessment
Additional Science
route
Additional Science
route
Additional Science
route
Additional Science
route
Additional Science
route
Core Biology and
Chemistry Review
Core Chemistry and
Physics Review
Core and Additional
Physics Review
Additional Chemistry
Review
Additional Biology
Review
Past exam paper
Assessment
Past exam paper
Assessment
Past exam paper
Assessment
Past exam paper
Assessment
-
-
Chemistry exam style
assessment
-
Biology exam style
assessment
Exams
n.b During the course of year 10 and year 11 students will also be carrying out Individual Skills Assessments (ISA’s). These assessments take place in the
November and January of each academic year. The students are removed from their normal timetable for one day to complete the full ISA.