SCIENCEYEAR 9
SUBJECT
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
MANOR HIGH
2013-14
CONTENT
Structure of plant and animal cell;
specialised cells; chromosomes; genetic
make-up; homeostasis.
Eco systems; habitats; adaptation; survival;
natural selection; evolution; competition;
populations; predators and prey; food
chains; food webs.
Inherited characteristics; DNA; genes;
variation; inherited diseases; gene therapy.
Solids, liquids and gases; elements,
compounds and mixtures; Periodic table;
Transition metals, Halogens, Noble gases,
Reactivity of metals; structure of an atom;
protons, neutrons and electrons; electron
configuration and reactivity; chemical
Reactions-word equations and chemical
formulae.
Energy stores and transfer of energy;
energy resources.
Application of waves and radiation- waves
in scanning, ultra violet waves, microwaves,
infra red, iris scanning, radiation (alpha,
beta, and gamma); electromagnetic waves;
Electric circuits-series and parallel.
Exploring space- day and night/ four
seasons; rotation of the Earth; satellites;
planets.
SCIENCEYEAR 10/11
MANOR HIGH
2013-14
Unit 1- My WorldTheme 1: My wider worldOur changing Universe (The position of the Earth in the Solar
system. The evidence for the origin, structure and continuing
evolution of the Universe).
Our changing planet (The accurate prediction of earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions. Changes to the composition of the atmosphere
over time).
Materials our planet provides (The social, economic and
environmental impacts of exploiting the Earth’s crust, sea and
atmosphere, and living organisms)
Using materials from our planet to make products (Material costs
when making products. Costs of energy consumption when making
products and the ‘value for money’ of a range of products)
Theme 2- Life on our planetLife on our planet (Advantages of classifying the range of species
that exist on the planet and the methods used. Similarities and
differences between species. Reasons for the distribution of animals
or plants in a particular habitat. How organisms have adapted to the
conditions in which they live. The factors which organisms compete
for in a given environment).
Biomass and energy flow through the biosphere (Interpreting and
constructing pyramids of biomass. The efficiency of energy transfer
at different stages of the food chain. The recycling of organic waste
products from the garden or kitchen).
The importance of carbon (look at human interference in the natural
carbon cycle, e.g the destruction of rainforests without re-planting)
Unit 2 – My Family and HomeTheme 1: My FamilyControl of body systems (The environmental, social and health
implications of loud sounds from MP3 players. The social, economic
and health implications of diabetes. The personal and social choices in
lifestyle in terms of a balance of risk and benefit to health. What
happens when normal physiological processes go wrong)
Chemistry in action in our body (The effectiveness of a range of
antacid products. The issues of testing new drugs on animals and
humans).
Human inheritance and genetic disorders- (The use of current
research in the treatment of genetic disorders. The likelihood of a
genetically inherited disorder occuring and the use of genetic
screening).
Theme 2: My HomeMaterials used to construct our homes (The use of quarrying to
obtain raw materials for building. The physical properties of
materials, the most suitable material for a particular use. The
developments in modern building materials, and their advantages and
disadvantages when compared with more traditional materials
including straw bale, wood frame and cob construction. Changes in the
properties of materials resulting from a change of structure)
Fuels for cooking, heating and transport (the social and
environmental impacts of the uses of fuels obtained from crude oil
for cooking, heating and transport and the energy content of
different fuels).
Generation and distribution of electricity (the environmental impact
over time of energy production by comparing the advantages and
disadvantages of using alternative energy sources. The economic
impact of using alternative energy sources and the environmental and
health concerns arising from the distribution of electricity by pylons
and high voltage cables).
Theme 3- My Property –
The Cost of running Appliances in the home (the efficiency of
different appliances used in the home and the cost of running home
appliances).
Electromagnetic waves in the home (How the use of different types
of waves depends on their property. The dangers of using
electromagnetic waves for various purposes, e.g sun beds, mobile
phones and microwave ovens).
SCIENCEYEAR 10/11
MANOR HIGH
2013-14
Unit 1- My WorldTheme 1: My wider world Our changing Universe
 Our changing planet
 Materials our planet provides
 Using materials from our planet to make products
Theme 2- Life on our planet Life on our planet
 Biomass and energy flow through the biosphere
Unit 2 – My Family and HomeTheme 1: My Family Control of body systems
 Chemistry in action in our body
 Human inheritance and genetic disorders
Theme 2: My Home Materials used to construct our homes
 Fuels for cooking, heating and transport
 Generation and distribution of electricity
Theme 3- My Property –
 The Cost of running Appliances in the home
 Electromagnetic waves in the home
SCIENCEYEAR 7
SUBJECT
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
MANOR HIGH
2013-14
CONTENT
Tissues and Transplants-organs in the body and what
they are made of. Microscopes and how to use them
and prepare a slide. Plant and animal cells comparing
shape and job. How are new cells made? How do cells,
tissues and organs work together in animals and plants.
Dialysis.
Sex and Science-how do animals reproduce? Male and
female reproductive organs. Puberty. Pregnancy. A
baby being born. Life cycles.
Ecology Matters-Habitats. How organisms adapt to
where they live. Adapting to natural environmental
changes. Finding food –predator and prey. Parasites.
Food chains and food webs.
Classified-Being different (variation). Inherited
variation. Environmental variation. Grouping animals.
Invertebrates, vertebrates, amphibians, birds, fish,
mammals, reptiles. Arthropods.
Acids and Alkalis-Hazard warning symbols. Acids in
food and drink. Finding out if something is acidic.
Alkalis. Strengths of acids. What is an acid? Adding
acids to alkalis. Chemical factories.
Bubbles, bangs and burning-Chemical reactions.
Chemical and physical changes. Acids reacting with
metals. Making carbon dioxide. The fire triangle and
putting out a fire. Burning fuels. Fuels and pollution.
Explosives.
What a waste!-Solids, liquids and gases.
Understanding a theory. Particles. Smells and how they
spread. Landfills. Pressure in gases.
Materials from the Earth-Rocks uses and propertiesIgneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Rocks
wearing away. Weathered pieces of rock. Quarrying.
Energy and sustainable living-Energy resources- coal,
oil and natural gas-fossil fuels. Energy in our lives.
Fossil fuels. Saving fossil fuels. Other energy
resources- (renewable) wind turbines, hydroelectric
PHYSICS
Useful
websites:
power, solar power, solar panels, solar cells, geothermal
power. Fossil fuels for transport. Energy our bodies
need. Energy originally comes from the Sun.
Electrical Circuits-The dangers of electricity.
Measuring electricity. Using electricity. Using models
to understand electricity. Series and parallel circuits.
Our bodies and electricity. Lightening. Electric cars.
Forces and their effects-Forces and what they do.
Measuring forces with a Newton meter. Friction-what
affects it and how to control it. Air resistance.
Floating and sinking. Adventure sports and safety
issues- risk assessments. Balancing forces- how?
Measuring speed- braking and stopping distances.
The Solar System and beyond-Day and night. The
Moon. Satellites. Eclipses. Differences between
summer and winter. The Solar System. Planets. Life on
Mars. Beyond the Solar system- galaxies, the Milky
Way, the Universe, the Hubble Space Telescope.
Science Museum
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
NASA -http://www.nasa.gov/
NASA for Kids- http://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic for kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Discovery- http://dsc.discovery.com/
Discovery for Kids - http://kids.discovery.com/
BBC – Science - http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/
BBC Bitesize - http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/
(All key stages can be useful to refresh, revise
and learn)
SCIENCEYEAR 8
SUBJECT
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
MANOR HIGH
2013-14
CONTENT
Food, Glorious Food- Advertising food. What does
food contain? A balanced diet. Problems caused by diet.
Diabetes- cause and treatment. The digestive system.
How is food digested? Why is digested food carried
around the body? Wording on food packaging.
Going for Gold-People helping top class athletes.
Respiration. Substances carried by the circulatory
system. Effects of too little oxygen. Chemicals that
affect respiration. What happens when the body is
short of oxygen? Gas exchange in the lungs. Inhaled
and exhaled air. Athletes using drugs.
Doctors and Diseases-Superbugs. Microbes and
different types. Are microbes useful? How do
microbes spread and cause disease? Cholera. Stopping
diseases spread. Protecting the body from diseases.
AIDS –cause and treatment. Immunity to disease.
Antibiotics.
The way of the Dodo-The dodo. Dinosaurs and their
existence. Plant fossils. Collecting information about
populations and communities of animals. Changes in
environments. Factors that cause populations to
change. Pyramid of numbers- it’s use. Stopping animals
becoming endangered.
Water- it’s use in our lives. Mixtures. Dissolving
things- what happens? What is dissolved in water?
Separating mixtures of dissolved solids. Making water
pure. Water companies supplying drinking water.
Plentiful supplies of water?
Materials and recycling-Recycling materials. Our
recycling efforts. The discovery of elements. Chemical
symbols and the periodic table. Identifying metals.
Elements joining together. Re-use, renew and recycle.
All that glitters-Jewellery- precious metals. Elements
and compounds- their differences. Physical changes.
Chemical changes. Identifying how mixtures are
different from elements and compounds. Gold.
Electrolysis. Melting and boiling points.
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
Useful
websites:
Explaining the Earth-How rocks were formed.
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. The
Earth’s surface. Earthquakes. The rock cycle.
Volcanoes.
Heat Transfers-Measuring temperature. Difference
between heat and temperature. Heat energy
transferred through solids, liquids and gases. Changing
state-heating and cooling. Freezing and boiling points.
Protective clothing.
Forces and transport-Methods of transport. Drag.
Trains and bulldozers and pressure. Development of
trains. Magnets and trains. Magnetic fields. Increasing
the size of a force-levers, pivots and fulcrums.
Light- Photography and cameras. Speed of light.
Cameras. The eye. Light and mirrors. Lenses. Coloured
light. Seeing different colours. Using cameras today.
Sound and hearing-Animals using sound to
communicate. How sound travels. Sound waves.
Similarities and differences between sound and light.
Hearing sounds- how- The ear. Dolphins and sound.
Measuring loudness. Animal communication.
Science Museum
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
NASA -http://www.nasa.gov/
NASA for Kids- http://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic for kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Discovery- http://dsc.discovery.com/
Discovery for Kids - http://kids.discovery.com/
BBC – Science - http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/
BBC Bitesize - http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/
(All key stages can be useful to refresh, revise
and learn)