Science

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Year 7
Biology

Structure and function of living organisms: -
Cells and organization
Nutrition and digestion
The skeletal and muscular systems
Reproduction
Health - the effects of recreational drugs (including substance misuse) on behaviour, health and life processes

Chemistry

The particulate nature of matter
Atoms, elements and compounds
Pure and impure substances
The periodic table

Physics

Matter: - Physical changes, Particle model, Energy in matter
Space physics
Energy: - Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context, Energy changes and transfers, Changes in systems

Year 8
Biology
Gas exchange systems
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Relationships in an ecosystem
Genetics and evolution: - Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA and genes
Chemistry
Chemical reactions
Energetics
Materials
Earth and atmosphere
Physics
Motion and forces
Pressure in fluids
Waves: Sound waves, Energy and waves, Light waves
Current electricity
Static electricity
Year 9
We follow the AQA GCSE separate science route in Yr9 until the options / pathways were chosen.
Biology
Microscopy
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
Animal and plant cells 
Cell specialisation 
Transport in cellsCell division
Stem cells
Organisation
Animal tissues, organs and organ systems
The human digestive system
Chemistry
Atomic structure and the periodic table
A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
Development of the periodic table Metals and non-metals, Group 0, Group 1, Group 7, Properties of transition metals 
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
Chemical bonds- ionic, covalent and metallic Structure and bonding of carbon 
Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
Physics
Investigative &Maths Skills
Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Conservation and dissipation of energy
National and global energy resources
Particle model of matter
Changes of state and the particle model
Density of materials
Internal energy and energy transfers
Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, Changes of heat and specific latent heat
Particle model and pressure
Pressure in gases
 

HOW THEY WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 7
Students are assessed periodically using both formative and summative assessments which covers scientific knowledge and experimental skills and investigations.
There will be a variety of assessments in the student’s books e.g. peer, self and teacher ones.
There will be 3 summative assessments over the year followed by detailed marking and feedback.
Year 8
Students are assessed periodically using both formative and summative assessments which covers scientific knowledge and experimental skills and investigations.
There will be a variety of assessments in the student’s books e.g. peer, self and teacher ones.
There will be 3 summative assessments over the year followed by detailed marking and feedback.
 Year 9
Students are assessed periodically using both formative and summative assessments which covers scientific knowledge and experimental skills and investigations.
There will be a variety of assessments in the student’s books e.g. peer, self and teacher ones.
There will be 3 summative assessments over the year followed by detailed marking and feedback.

HOME LEARNING
Year 7
Students will get homework tasks that will engage and reinforce classroom learning in all 4 areas of science. It may range from exam style questions, making models, research tasks and a variety of task sheets based on their ability.
Year 8
Students will get homework tasks that will engage and reinforce classroom learning in all 4 areas of science. It may range from exam style questions, making models, research tasks and a variety of task sheets based on their ability.
Year 9
Students will get homework tasks that will engage and reinforce classroom learning in all 4 areas of science. It may range from exam style questions, making models, research tasks and a variety of task sheets based on their ability. Yr 9 students will also get homework on the GCSE required practical in different topic areas.
 
HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILD
Year 7
Parents can monitor the progress of the student’s homework supporting them where necessary especially with research and modelling tasks. They can encourage children to read science journals / news articles to keep up-to date with current scientific developments. London has a plethora of scientific attractions where parents can take them to motivate and grow their interest in science.  
Useful website:- 
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize
Year 8
Parents can monitor the progress of the student’s homework supporting them where necessary especially with research and modelling tasks. They can encourage children to read science journals / news articles to keep up-to date with current scientific developments. London has a plethora of scientific attractions where parents can take them to motivate and grow their interest in science.  
Useful website:- 
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize
Year 9
Parents can monitor the progress of the student’s homework supporting them where necessary especially with research and modelling tasks. They can encourage children to read science journals / news articles to keep up-to date with current scientific developments. London has a plethora of scientific attarctions where parents can take them to motivate and grow their interest in science.  
Useful websites:- 
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize
 
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse
 
http://www.focuselearning.co.uk/

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Year 7
Science clubs
Science week
Science practicals
Field study
Year 8
Science clubs
Science week
Science practicals
Field study
Year 9
Science clubs
Science week
Science practicals
Field study