Department
Science
Year Group
Overview of
Curriculum
7
Living systems
The particulate nature of matter
Forces and motion
Diet and health
Atoms, elements and compounds
Levers, moments and pressure
Genetics and evolution
Reactions
Electricity and electro-magnetism
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8
Photosynthesis, respiration and circulation
Acids and Alkalis
Energy
Reproduction and growth
Materials and everyday chemistry
Waves
Ecosystems
Earth and Atmosphere
Space
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Curriculum
9
Top sets begin with a transition unit Biomimicry bridging key
stage 3 to GCSE. They then begin GCSE in the late autumn
term covering units such as:
Cell Biology
Organisation
Atomic Structure and the periodic table
Bonding and structure
Forces
Energy
The rest of the year group follow the Segue scheme until
February taught through contexts such as:
Hollywood
Rich
Reconstructors
Metahumans.
They will then complete a transition unit Biomimicry bridging
key stage 3 to GCSE, followed by GCSE units on Cell
biology, Atomic structure and Forces.
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10
GCSE Core Science
How Science Works
Human Biology
Environment and Evolution
Product from Rocks
Earth and Atmosphere
Energy
Electricity and Waves
10
GCSE Chemistry
How Science Works
Product from Rocks
Earth and Atmosphere
Bonding and Calculations
Reaction rates, salts and electrolysis
10
GCSE Biology
How Science Works
Human Biology
Environment and Evolution
Cells, organs and populations
Enzymes and Genetics
10
GCSE Physics
Energy
Electricity and waves
Motion, Energy and Electricity
Electricity and the atom
10
BTEC First Award in Health and Social Care
Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development
Unit 3 Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
11
Additional Science
How Science Works
Bonding and Calculations
Reaction rates, salts and electrolysis
Cells, organs and populations
Enzymes and Genetics
Motion, Energy and Electricity
Electricity and the atom
11
GCSE Physics
Medical applications of Physics
Using Physics to make things work
11
GCSE Chemistry
Periodic Table
Water
Calculating and explaining energy change
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Analysis and Quantitative Chemistry
Production of ammonia
Organic Chemistry
11
GCSE Biology
Movement of molecules in and out of cells
Transport system in plants and animals
Homeostasis
Humans and their environment
11
BTEC First Award in Health and Social Care
Unit 2 Health and Social Care Values
Unit 6 The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Well being
11
BTEC First Award in Principles of Applied Science
Unit 1 Principles of Science
Unit 2 Chemistry and Our Earth
Unit 3 Energy and Our Universe
Unit 4 Biology and Our Environment
12
AS Biology
Biological molecules
Cells
Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Genetic information, variation and relationships between
organisms
Investigative and practical skills in AS Biology
12
AS Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Amount of Substance
Bonding
Energetics
Kinetics
Equilibria and Redox Reactions
Periodicity
Group 2 and 7 Elements
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes and Alcohols
Organic Analysis
Investigative and practical skills in AS Chemistry
12
AS Physics
1 Measurements and their errors
2 Particles and radiation
3 Waves
4 Mechanics and materials
5 Electricity
Investigative and practical skills in AS physics
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12
BTEC National Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied
Science
Unit 1 Fundamentals of Science
Unit 2 Working in the Science Industry
Unit 4 Scientific Practical Techniques
12
BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
Unit 1 Fundamentals of Science
Unit 2 Working in the Science Industry
Unit 3 Scientific Investigations
Unit 4 Scientific Practical Techniques
Unit 5 Perceptions of Science
Unit 6 Using Mathematical Tools in Science
12
BTEC National Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Health and
Social Care
Unit 1 Developing Effective Communication in Health and
Social Care
Unit 2 Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social
Care
Unit 3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
12
BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit 1 Developing Effective Communication in Health and
Social Care
Unit 2 Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social
Care
Unit 3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
Unit 4 Development through the stages
Unit 5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Unit 7 Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care
13
A2 Biology
Populations and environment
Control in cells and in organisms
Investigative and practical skills in A2 Biology
13
A2 Chemistry
Kinetics, equilibra and organic chemistry
Energetics, redox and inorganic chemistry
Investigative and practical skills in A2 Chemistry
13
A2 Physics
Fields and further mechanics
Nuclear physics, thermal physics and an optional topic
Investigative and practical skills in A2 Physics
13
BTEC National Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied
Science
Unit 6 Using Mathematical Tools in Science
Unit 8 Using Statistics in Science
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Unit 11 Physiology of Human Body Systems
Unit 20 Medical Physics Techniques
13
BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
Unit 8 Using Statistics in Science
Unit 11 Physiology of Human Body Systems
Unit 12 Physiology of Human regulation and Reproduction
Unit 13Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques
Unit 20 Medical Physics Techniques
Unit 43 Diseases and Infections
Unit 44 Astronomy
13
BTEC National Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Health and
Social Care
Unit 4 Development Through the Life Stages
Unit 5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Unit 7 Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care
Unit 8 Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care
13
BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit 6 Personal and Professional Development in Health and
Social Care
Unit 8 Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care
Unit 19 Applied Sociological Perspectives for Health and
Social Care
Unit 21 Nutrition for Health and Social Care
Unit 29 Applied Psychological Perspectives for Health and
Social Care
Unit 39 Infection Prevention and Control