Science Curriculum 2017-18

Autumn Term
Year group / Topics and Key Learning Points
Year 7 / SafetyWorking Scientifically Projects
Biology: Cells
Chemistry: Particles and their behaviour
Physics: Forces
Year 8 / Biology: Health and Lifestyle
Chemistry: The Periodic Table
Physics: Electricity and magnetism
Year 9 / Combined Science
Biology: Cells biology
Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure and properties of matter.
Physics: Particle model of matter and atomic structure
Separate Science
Biology: Cells biology
Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure and properties of matter.
Physics: Particle model of matter and atomic structure
Year 10 / Combined Science
Biology: Organisation
Chemistry: Quantitative chemistry and chemical changes
Physics: Atomic structure
Separate Science
Biology: Bioenergetics
Chemistry: Energy changes
Physics: Energy
Year 11 / Combined Science
Biology: Bioenergetics
Chemistry: Chemical and energy changes
Physics: Forces, Magnetism and electromagnetism
Separate Science
Biology: Ecology
Chemistry: Chemical analysis and Chemistry of the atmosphere
Physics: Waves and Magnetism and electromagnetism
Spring Term
Year group / Topics and Key Learning Points
Year 7 / Biology: Structure and function of body systems
Chemistry: Elements, atoms, and compounds
Physics:Light
Year 8 / Biology: Ecosystem processes
Chemistry: Separation techniques
Physics: Energy
Year 9 / Combined Science
Biology: Organisation
Chemistry: Quantitative chemistry
Physics: Electricity
Separate Science
Biology: Organisation
Chemistry: Quantitative chemistry
Physics: Electricity
Year 10 / Combined Science
Biology: Bioenergetics
Chemistry: Energy changes and the rate and extent of chemical change.
Physics: Forces
Separate Science
Biology: Homeostasis and response
Chemistry: The rate and extent of chemical change and Organic chemistry
Physics: Atomic Structure
Year 11 / Combined Science
Biology: Ecology
Chemistry: Organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources
Physics: Magnetism and electromagnetism
Separate Science
Biology: Cell Biology and organisation
Chemistry: Using resources
Physics: Space and Electricity
Summer Term
Year group / Topics and Key Learning Points
Year 7 / Biology: Reproduction
Chemistry: Reactions /Acids and Alkalis
Physics: Space / Sound
Year 8 / Biology: Adaptation and inheritance
Chemistry: Metals and acids/ The Earth
Physics: Motion and pressure
Year 9 / Combined Science
Biology: Infection and response
Chemistry: Chemical and Energy Changes
Physics: Energy
Separate Science
Biology: Infection and response
Chemistry: Chemical and Energy Changes
Physics: Energy
Year 10 / Combined Science
Biology: Homeostasis and responses
Chemistry: Organic chemistry and Chemical analysis
Physics: Waves
Separate Science
Biology: Inheritance, variation and evolution
Chemistry: Chemical analysis and chemical of the atmosphere
Physics: Forces