Learning to Inspire
Learning to Succeed
Learning to Develop
Learning to Excel
Learning to Respect
Learning to Appreciate
Learning to Share
Learning to Challenge
Science is a multi-faceted subject which encompasses numerous skill sets. Students learn:
· Transferable skills such as scientific numeracy including collecting and displaying data, graphical skills and data analysis.
· Investigative skills- promoting questioning and reasoning of the world around them.
· To participate in debates around numerous ethical issues such as; genetic testing and cancer treatment.
· Practical work deepens students understanding of the relevance of science through engaging activities and allowing students to apply their understanding and to broaden their general knowledge.
· Science also offers opportunities to consolidate the whole school curriculum with cross links between many subjects including; geography, math, food sciences, PE and history.
We deliver a Science curriculum for students aged 11-19 with practical Science at the core of our lessons. Students gain hands on experience and develop an appreciation and understanding of key concepts allowing them to develop a clearer understanding of the world around them. Science underpins the modern world from pioneering medical techniques, developing sanitary water and understanding the Physics needed to commandeer Space Exploration.
At Key Stage 5 we offer a range of post-16 qualifications to cater for a range of interests and abilities including A-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a BTEC in Human Biology.
Exam board: AQA (Year 1 AS, Year 2 A2)
Entry requirements: GCSE grade 6 in Science, English and Maths
Assessments:
Year 1 – 2 exams
Year 2 – 3 exams
Skills gained
Students will gain a broad range of Physics knowledge building on that gained from GCSE, using examples from Waves, Electricity, Engineering, Mechanics and Nuclear Physics to apply their knowledge to explain how complex Physics processes work. Students will complete 12 required practicals over the 2 years which will give them key laboratory skills in an independent setting. These practical’s are assessed and lead to an additional accreditation recognised by universities.
Year 12 |
Year 13 |
Particles and Radiation |
Mechanics and Thermal Physics |
Waves |
Fields and their consequences |
Mechanics and Materials |
Nuclear Physics |
Electricity |
Optional unit from: Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering and Electronics. |
Year 12 | Coming 2022 |
Year 13 | Coming 2022 |