Science

Curriculum Aims

Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.

The aim of our Science curriculum is to provide the foundations for understanding the world around us, while developing a sense of natural curiosity and wonder.

Curriculum Aims

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To provide the foundations for understanding the world around us, while developing a sense of natural curiosity and wonder
Be confident about trying new things in a safe environment
Be inspired by science and want to learn more
To understand that science uses models to make sense of observed natural phenomena
To develop investigative skills of hypothesis, observation, analysis and evaluation

Curriculum Aims

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding
To develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problemsolving skills in the laboratory and in the field
To develop students’ ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Curriculum Aims

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To develop scientific knowledge and understanding
To use models and theories to make sense of observed natural phenomena
To understand that science progresses through a cycle of hypothesis, observation, analysis and evaluation
To understand how physical and chemical properties of substances can be explained by their structure at the level of atoms, ions or molecules

Curriculum Aims

To encourage independent learners, listeners and thinkers
To provide enjoyable courses, that will stimulate interest and enthusiasm in the subjects
To develop scientific knowledge and understanding
To use models and theories to make sense of observed natural phenomena
To understand that science progresses through a cycle of hypothesis, observation, analysis and evaluation
To understand that physical laws are expressed in mathematical form and to develop problem solving skills

GCSE Exam Board: AQA

The attached subject handbook delivers a full summary about the curriculum aims and content for all year groups. For further information about the Science Curriculum within a specific year groups please select the corresponding Long Term Plan from the attachments section.

If you need to request further information about this subject please contact the relevant Head of Department.

Curriculum Aims

Associated Pages

Our Curriculum

Careers Guidance

Extra-Curricular

Attachments

Science Curriculum Handbook 2024-5

Year 7 Science: Long Term Plan

Year 8 Science: Long Term Plan

Year 9 Science: Long Term Plan

Year 10 Biology: Long Term Plan

Year 11 Biology: Long Term Plan

Year 10 Chemistry: Long Term Plan

Year 11 Chemistry: Long Term Plan

Year 10 Physics: Long Term Plan

Year 11 Physics: Long Term Plan