Sandhurst School

Science

Curriculum Aims

A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.

KS3 Curriculum Summary

Science Autumn Spring Summer
Year 7 Introduction to Science / Lab Safety

Chemistry:
– Particles
– Atoms, elements and compounds
– Chemical reactions
– Acids and alkalis

 Physics:
– Forces
– Sounds
– Light
– Space		 Biology
– Cells
– Body Systems
– Reproduction
Assessment Milestone Assessment 1 Milestone Assessment 2 Milestone Assessment 3
Year 8 Chemistry:
– Chemical reactions
– Acids and alkalis
– Materials
– The Earth		 Physics:
– Space
– Electricity & magnetism
– Energy
– Motion		 Biology:
– Health & lifestyle
– Biological processes
– Ecosystems
– Inheritance
Assessment Milestone Assessment 1 Milestone Assessment 2 Milestone Assessment 3
Year 9 Start GCSE Course – See Key Stage 4 Information
Assessment Milestone Assessment 1 Milestone Assessment 2 Milestone Assessment 3

GCSE Science

Biology: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; Bioenergetics; Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; Ecology.
Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; Energy changes; The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; Using resources.
Physics: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; Atomic structure; Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism; Space physics (triple science only).

 

Science Homework Policy