Science

Curriculum Plan – Biology ‘Igniting curiosity and respect for the Natural World’
Key Stage 3	Content	Skills	Curriculum Intent
Year 7	Working Scientifically Investigation based unit to introduce and Science skills. Cell Biology Animal and plant cells, microscopy, specialised cells and unicellular organisms. Reproduction Reproduction, fertilisation, reproductive organs, foetal development, adolescence, menstrual cycle, plant reproduction. Bioenergetics - Photosynthesis Plant cell organisation, photosynthesis, food chains and interdependence.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students cover the fundamental aspects of living things. They discover that all living things are made of the same universal building blocks, how life is propagated and how all the energy in living things comes from the Sun and is dependent on plants. We start to explore how all living things are dependent on each other and the impact that human activity potentially has on this.
Year 8	Organisation Healthy diet, digestive system, food tests, enzymes, alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Bioenergetics Lungs and gas exchange, respiration, skeleton, joints, muscles, effects of exercise. Ecology Classification, adaptation, variation, evolution and extinction.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Building on the work in year 7 students explore how cells and tissues are organised in living things and how glucose is used as an energy source. Towards the end of year 8 students consider the wider interactions between organisms at a global scale and revisit the impact that human activity is having on our environment.
Year 9	Cell Biology - Cell structure (including prokaryotes), cell division and cell cycle, stem cells and differentiation, substance exchange, culturing bacteria, aseptic techniques. Organisation - Tissues, organs and organ systems (including plants), digestive system, enzymes, food tests, heart, blood, circulation, lungs, gas exchange. Non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular disease, health, cancer). Bioenergetics Photosynthesis, factors affecting rate, products of photosynthesis, optimisation of photosynthesis.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students build on the fundamental topics of cell biology and bioenergetics that were covered in years 7 and 8. In particular, they explore the universal aspects of life shared between all living things. Students also consider the impact of lifestyle on non-communicable disease and the impact that this has on individuals and Society.
Key Stage 4 – GCSE Exam Board AQA
Year 10	Bioenergetics Respiration, response to exercise, metabolism, liver. Infection and Response Pathogens, barriers to infection, immune response, vaccination, drug development, monoclonal antibodies, plant disease. Homeostasis and Response Nerves, reflexes, brain, eye. Endocrine system, control of body temperature, menstrual cycle, control of fertility, control of blood sugar, control of water and nitrogen in blood, negative feedback, plant hormones.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students in year 10 explore the key aspects of defence against disease and communication and control within organisms. While we focus predominantly on human biology the principals also relate to many other animals. We focus on the use of animals in medical and scientific research and the responsibility that Scientists have to the animals that they use and Society as a whole.
Year 11	Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Sexual and asexual reproduction, meiosis, advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction, inheritance, DNA structure, genetics, inherited disease, sex determination. Variation, evolution, selective breeding, genetic engineering, cloning, theory of evolution, speciation, genetics and evolution, evidence for evolution, fossils, extinction, drug-resistant bacteria, classification. Ecology Adaptation, interdependence, abiotic and biotic factors, competition. Levels of organisation, carbon and water cycle, decomposition, impact of environmental change, biodiversity, waste management, land use, deforestation, maintaining biodiversity, trophic levels, pyramids of biomass, transfer of biomass, food production.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Year 11 students explore inheritance and evolution to understand how characteristics are inherited. When considering evolution students consider how humans are part of a much larger evolutionary context. Humans can manipulate genetic inheritance but this can have a wider impact on other organism and the environment. In studying classification and ecology students start to understand links between organisms. Interdependence demonstrates the importance of sustainability and the wider impacts of human activity on the environment.

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry ‘Igniting curiosity and respect for the Natural World’
Key Stage 3	Content	Skills	Curriculum Intent
Year 7	Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Atoms, elements, compounds, understanding chemical formulae, properties of metals and non-metals, understanding properties of group 0,1 and 7. Chemical Changes – Chemical Reactions Chemical and word equations, combustion (complete and incomplete), fuels, reactivity of metals, displacement reactions. Chemical Changes – Acids and Alkalis pH scale, acids and alkalis, making salts, neutralisation, thermal decomposition, and conservation of mass.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students spend year 7 looking at patterns in Chemistry and how these link through all aspects of our world. Students explore the layout of the Periodic Table and why groups of elements have the properties that they do. They then apply the universality of these chemical theories to chemical reactions and acids and alkalis.
Year 8	Atomic Structure and Periodic Table - Particles Brownian motion, particle model, states of matter, melting, freezing, boiling, evaporating, condensing, diffusion and gas pressure. Atomic Structure and Periodic Table – Mixture and Separation Techniques Mixtures, solutions, solubility, filtration, evaporation and chromatography. Earth Science Composition of the atmosphere, sedimentary rocks, weathering, igneous and metamorphic rocks, the rock cycle and the carbon cycle.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students study particle theory and apply this to the concepts looked at in year 7. Students have the opportunity to develop practical skills by looking at separation techniques. Earth Science allows students to draw many of these concepts together and to look at the impact of human activity on the environment.
Year 9	Using Resources Finite and renewable resources, sustainable development, potable water, wastewater treatment, alternative ways to extract metal. Life cycle assessments, reducing use of resources. Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbons, crude oil and alkanes, fractional distillation, cracking and alkenes. Chemical Analysis Purity and formulations, chromatography, gas testing. Chemistry of the Atmosphere Atmosphere composition and evolution, greenhouse gases, climate change, carbon footprints, air pollution.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	During year 9 students explore the natural resources that human’s extract from the Earth, the impact this has and how sustainable strategies are being developed to minimise and reverse damage that has been inflicted on the environment.
Key Stage 4 – GCSE Exam Board AQA
Year 10	Organic Chemistry (triple only) Reactions of alkenes and alcohols, carboxylic acids, polymers and polymerisation, amino acids and DNA. Using Resource (triple only) Corrosion and its prevention, alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites. Haber process and NPK fertilisers. Chemical Analysis (triple only) Identifying ions, flame emission spectroscopy. Rate and Extent of Chemical Change Calculating rates, factors affecting rates, collision theory and activation energy, reversible reactions, equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle. Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures, development of the atomic model, atomic structure, relative atomic mass, electronic structure, separation techniques. Periodic table and development. Group 1, 7 and 0. Transition metals. Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter (combined science) Chemical bonds, ionic bonding and structure, covalent bonding and metallic bonding. Simple and giant structures, polymers. Properties of ionic, covalent and metallic compounds. States of matter, changing state, nanoparticles.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Older students in year 10 develop deeper understanding on more abstract ideas in Chemistry of collision theory, reaction energetics, atomic structure and chemical bonding. Opportunities to link this to earlier year 9 content are capitalised on.
Year 11	Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter (triple) Chemical bonds, ionic bonding and structure, covalent bonding and metallic bonding. Simple and giant structures, polymers. Properties of ionic, covalent and metallic compounds. States of matter, changing state, nanoparticles. Quantitative Chemistry Conservation of mass, relative formular mass, chemical measurements. Moles, Molar equations, limiting reactants, concentration of solutions. Percentage yield, atom economy, using concentration of solutions, amounts of substances in reactions with gases. Chemical Changes Reactivity, extraction of metals, redox. Reactions of acids, pH and neutralisation, titration, strong and weak acids. Electrolysis and half-equations. Energy Changes Endo- and exothermic reactions, reaction profiles, energy changes. Measuring and calculating energy changes. Cells and batteries, fuel cells	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Finally students study quantitative chemistry and chemical reactions (including the energy changes that occur). These units are excellent opportunities to draw in and apply content covered in previous years. This is the year that everything falls into place for most students and they see how all the fundamental concepts interlink.

Curriculum Plan – Physics ‘Igniting curiosity and respect for the Natural World’
Key Stage 3	Content	Skills	Curriculum Intent
Year 7	Forces Forces & force diagrams, squashing and stretching, balanced and unbalanced forces, resultant forces, weight and mass. Space Structure of the solar system, universe and galaxy, day and night, seasons, months and years, satellites, eclipses. Waves (Light and Sound) Sound waves, understanding the speed of sound, understanding how we hear, uses of sound waves, transmitting light, reflecting and refracting light, the eye and camera, colour.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students explore Forces and develop the idea that all motion is governed and can be predicted using three fundamental laws. They will gain a sense of perspective when studying space and the Solar System and then will start investigate energy by looking at Light and Sound.
Year 8	Electricity and magnetism Static electricity, models of electricity, current, voltage, resistance, magnetism and electromagnetism. Energy Energy stores and transfers, conservation of mass, energy efficiencies, energy and temperature, conduction, infrared energy, energy resources, renewable energy. Motion and Pressure Speed, motion graphs, pressure in gasses, liquids and solids, moments.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students study the key idea of energy and how it is transferred. We explore how the use of energy resources and how useful energy is transferred. We look at the impact of the use of different energy resources on the environment and how this is being minimised. Earlier concepts of forces and particles are applied to motion and pressure.
Year 9	Energy Energy stores and systems, energy transfer by heating, specific heat capacity, infra-red radiation, conservation & dissipation of energy, efficiency, energy resources, renewable and non-renewable energy resources.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Students build on the concepts of energy from year 8 and go into greater depth on energy transfer. Students also study the use of different energy resources and their potential environmental and economic impact.
Key Stage 4 – GCSE Exam Board AQA
Year 10	Atomic Structure Model of the atom, isotopes and nuclear radiation, nuclear equations, half-life. Nuclear fission & fusion, nuclear radiation in medicine, nuclear issues. Particle Model of Matter Particle model and motion of gases, density, internal energy, specific latent heat, gas pressure & volume. Electricity Electrical charges & fields, current, resistance, circuits, series and parallel, electrical appliances, National Grid Forces Contact and non-contact, resultant forces, moments, resolving forces.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	Older students in year 10 develop deeper understanding on more abstract ideas of atomic structure and particles. This relates to the content covered during year 10 in Chemistry. Electricity and circuits is revisited and issues of supply and demand are examined.
Year 11	Forces Weight, mass, gravity, work done, elasticity, springs. Motion and graphs. Newton’s laws. Stopping distances and reaction times. Momentum. Pressure Pressure in liquids, gases & solids. Waves Properties and behaviour (reflection and refraction), sound, ultrasound and seismic waves. Electromagnetic waves. Light Reflection, refraction, colour and lenses. Magnetism and Electromagnetism Magnets, electromagnets, the motor effect, the generator effect, transformers. Space Formation of the solar system and stars, planets satellites & orbits, the expanding universe the future of the universe.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.	The concepts of forces first covered in year 7 are built on and extended to cover real life applications such as stopping distances and reaction times. Students explore waves and magnets and electromagnetism and their applications. Triple Science students also explore Space and the Universe.

Curriculum Plan – Year 7 (KS3 Science)
Working scientifically intent Students cover the fundamental aspects of living things. They discover that all living things are made of the same universal building blocks, how life is propagated and how all the energy in living things comes from the Sun and is dependent on plants. We start to explore how all living things are dependent on each other and the impact that human activity potentially has on this.
Biology intent: Students cover the fundamental aspects of living things. They discover that all living things are made of the same universal building blocks, how life is propagated and how all the energy in living things comes from the Sun and is dependent on plants. We start to explore how all living things are dependent on each other and the impact that human activity potentially has on this.
Chemistry intent: Students spend year 7 looking at patterns in Chemistry and how these link through all aspects of our world. Students explore the layout of the Periodic Table and why groups of elements have the properties that they do. They then apply the universality of these chemical theories to chemical reactions and acids and alkalis.
Physics intent: Students explore Forces and develop the idea that all motion is governed and can be predicted using three fundamental laws. They will gain a sense of perspective when studying space and the Solar System and then will start investigating energy by looking at Light and Sound.
Year 7	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Rotation 1	Working scientifically	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Working safely in the lab
Lesson 2	Using Bunsen burners
Lesson 3	Asking scientific questions
Lesson 4	Planning investigations
Lesson 5	Recording and collecting data
Lesson 6	Representing data
Lesson 7	Analysing data

Rotation 1	Biology – Cell biology	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Animal cells
Lesson 2	Introduction to microscopes
Lesson 3	Observing cells
Lesson 4	Specialised cells
Lesson 5	Unicellular organisms
Lesson 6	Cell transport – diffusion
Lesson 7	Consolidation lesson – cell biology

Rotation 1	Chemistry – The periodic table	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Periodic table
Lesson 2	Atoms and elements
Lesson 3	Compounds
Lesson 4	Understanding chemical formulae
Lesson 5	Properties of metals and non-metals
Lesson 6	Features of group 1 elements
Lesson 7	Features of group 7 elements
Lesson 8	Features of group 0 elements
Lesson 9	Consolidation lesson – the periodic table

Rotation 1	Physics – The forces	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Forces
Lesson 2	Force diagrams
Lesson 3	Squashing and stretching
Lesson 4	Balanced and unbalanced forces
Lesson 5	Resultant forces
Lesson 6	Weight and mass
Lesson 7	Consolidation lesson - forces

Assessment window 1		35-minute assessment per science. Section A – retrieval questions on year 5 and 6 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on all biology, chemistry or physics content taught to this point in the students learning journey.

Rotation 2	Biology – Reproduction	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Internal and external fertilisation
Lesson 2	Male anatomy
Lesson 3	Female anatomy
Lesson 4	Journey of the sperm
Lesson 5	Fetal development
Lesson 6	Birth
Lesson 7	Adolescence and puberty
Lesson 8	Plant reproduction – pollination
Lesson 9	Plant reproduction – fertilisation and germination
Lesson 10	Plant reproduction - Seed dispersal
Lesson 11	Consolidation lesson - reproduction

Rotation 2	Chemistry- Reactions	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Types of reaction
Lesson 2	Word equations
Lesson 3	Burning fuels 1
Lesson 4	Burning fuels 2
Lesson 5	Reactivity of metals
Lesson 6	Displacement reactions 1
Lesson 7	Displacements reactions 2
Lesson 8	Consolidation lesson - reactions

Rotation 2	Physics – Space	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Days and years
Lesson 2	Shadows
Lesson 3	Seasons
Lesson 4	The Moon
Lesson 5	Eclipses
Lesson 6	The solar system
Lesson 7	Constellations
Lesson 8	Satellites and space exploration
Lesson 9	Consolidation lesson – space

Rotation 3	Biology – plants and photosynthesis	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Levels of organisation
Lesson 2	Plant organs
Lesson 3	Leaf structure
Lesson 4	Photosynthesis
Lesson 5	Plant minerals
Lesson 6	Plants as producers
Lesson 7	Food chains
Lesson 8	Interdependence
Lesson 9	Ecosystems

Rotation 3	Chemistry – acids and alkalis	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	The pH scale
Lesson 2	Neutralisation 1
Lesson 3	Neutralisation 2
Lesson 4	Acids and alkalis around us
Lesson 5	Making copper sulphate 1
Lesson 6	Making copper sulphate 2
Lesson 7	Thermal decomposition
Lesson 8	Consolidation of acids and alkalis
Assessment window 2		35-minute assessment per science. Section A – retrieval questions on assessment window 1 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on all biology, chemistry or physics content taught to this point in the students learning journey.

Rotation 3	Physics – Light and sound	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Light interactions
Lesson 2	Reflection
Lesson 3	Refraction
Lesson 4	Prisms and lenses
Lesson 5	Pinhole camera and the eye
Lesson 6	Colour
Lesson 7	Consolidation of light lessons
Lesson 8	Features of waves
Lesson 9	Wave types
Lesson 10	Superpose – loudness and pitch
Lesson 11	Detecting sound
Lesson 12	Sound and energy transfer
Lesson 13	Microphones and speakers
Lesson 14	Echoes and other uses of sound
Lesson 15	Consolidation of sound lessons

Curriculum Plan – Year 8 (KS3 Science)
Working scientifically intent: This unit has a dual focus. 1. to ensure pupils have the necessary skills to safely conduct practical investigations, 2. To evaluate and develop pupils existing working scientific skills to support pupils in engaging with practical investigations with a scientific mind-set.
Biology intent: Students cover the fundamental aspects of living things. They discover that all living things are made of the same universal building blocks, how life is propagated and how all the energy in living things comes from the Sun and is dependent on plants. We start to explore how all living things are dependent on each other and the impact that human activity potentially has on this.
Chemistry intent: Students study particle theory and apply this to the concepts looked at in year 7. Students can develop practical skills by looking at separation techniques. Earth Science allows students to draw many of these concepts together and to look at the impact of human activity on the environment
Physics intent: Students study the key idea of energy and how it is transferred. We explore how the use of energy resources and how useful energy is transferred. We look at the impact of the use of different energy resources on the environment and how this is being minimised. Earlier concepts of forces and particles are applied to motion and pressure.
Year 8	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Rotation 1	Working scientifically	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Working safely in the lab
Lesson 2	Using Bunsen burners
Lesson 3	Asking scientific questions
Lesson 4	Planning investigations
Lesson 5	Recording and collecting data
Lesson 6	Representing data
Lesson 7	Analysing data
Lesson 8	Scientific poster lesson 1
Lesson 9	Scientific poster lesson 2

Rotation 1	Health and Lifestyle	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	A healthy lifestyle
Lesson 2	Anatomy of the digestive system
Lesson 3	Food tests practical
Lesson 4	Food test theory
Lesson 5	Enzymes
Lesson 6	Unhealthy diets
Lesson 7	Drugs, alcohol and smoking 1
Lesson 8	Drugs, alcohol and smoking 2
Lesson 9	Consolidation lesson – health and lifestyle

Rotation 1	Chemistry – Particles	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Introduction to particles
Lesson 2	Particle model
Lesson 3	States of matter
Lesson 4	Melting and freezing
Lesson 5	Boiling, evaporation and condensing
Lesson 6	Diffusion
Lesson 7	Gas pressure
Lesson 8	Consolidation lesson - particles

Rotation 1	Physics – Electricity and magnetism	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Charging up
Lesson 2	Modelling electricity
Lesson 3	Current in a series circuit
Lesson 4	Current in a parallel circuit
Lesson 5	Potential difference -series and parallel
Lesson 6	Resistance
Lesson 7	Magnets and magnetic fields
Lesson 8	Electromagnets
Lesson 9	Consolidation lesson – electricity and magnetism

Assessment window 1		35-minute assessment per science. Section A – retrieval questions on year 7 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on all biology, chemistry or physics content taught to this point in the students learning journey.

Rotation 2	Biology – Respiration and movement	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Respiration systems
Lesson 2	Breathing
Lesson 3	Gas exchange
Lesson 4	Aerobic respiration
Lesson 5	Anaerobic respiration
Lesson 6	The effect of exercise 1
Lesson 7	The effect of exercise 2
Lesson 8	The skeleton
Lesson 9	Joints and movement
Lesson 10	Muscles and movement
Lesson 11	Consolidation lesson – respiration and movement

Rotation 2	Chemistry- Separating techniques	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Mixtures
Lesson 2	Solutions
Lesson 3	Solubility
Lesson 4	Filtration
Lesson 5	Evaporation and distillation 1
Lesson 6	Evaporation and distillation 2
Lesson 7	Chromatography
Lesson 8	Consolidation – separating mixtures

Rotation 2	Physics – Energy	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Energy changes
Lesson 2	Energy stores and transfers
Lesson 3	Conservation of energy
Lesson 4	Energy efficiencies
Lesson 5	Energy and temperature
Lesson 6	Energy transfers
Lesson 7	Power stations 1
Lesson 8	Power stations 2
Lesson 9	Energy and power
Lesson 10	Consolidation – energy

Rotation 3	Biology – Ecology and adaptation	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Classification
Lesson 2	Adaptation
Lesson 3	Variation
Lesson 4	Inheritance
Lesson 5	Evolution
Lesson 6	Extinction
Lesson 7	Fossils
Lesson 8	Consolidation lesson – ecology


Rotation 3	Chemistry – The earth	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	The atmosphere
Lesson 2	Sedimentary rocks
Lesson 3	Weathering
Lesson 4	Igneous and metamorphic rocks
Lesson 5	The rock cycle
Lesson 6	The carbon cycle
Lesson 7	Climate change
Lesson 8	Recycling
Lesson 9	Consolidation – the earth

Assessment window 2		35-minute assessment per science. Section A – retrieval questions on Y7 and assessment window 1 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on all biology, chemistry or physics content taught to this point in the students learning journey.

Rotation 3	Physics – Motion and pressure	Students are set 2 hours of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Speed
Lesson 2	Motion graphs
Lesson 3	Pressure in gasses
Lesson 4	Pressure in liquids
Lesson 5	Pressure in solids
Lesson 6	Turning forces
Lesson 7	Consolidation – motion and pressure

Curriculum Plan – Biology (AQA)
Intent Students build on the fundamental topics of cell biology and bioenergetics that were covered in years 7 and 8. In particular, they explore the universal aspects of life shared between all living things. Students also consider the impact of lifestyle on non-communicable disease and the impact that this has on individuals and Society.
Year 9	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Cell Biology	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1*	Cell Structure		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Lesson 3	Biological Measurements
Lesson 4	Using a Microscope
Lesson 5	Required Practical – Microscopy
Lesson 6	Specialised Cells
Assessment Window 1 (weeks 6 and 7)		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 7 and 8 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Cell Structure, Microscopy and Specialised Cells.
Lesson 7	Diffusion
Lesson 8	Osmosis
Lesson 9	Required Practical - Osmosis
Lesson 10	Active Transport
Lesson 11	Exchange Surfaces
Lesson 12	Genetics Overview
Lesson 13	Cell Cycle
Lesson 14	Mitosis
Lesson 15	Stem Cells in Animals
Lesson 16	Stem Cells in Plants
Term 2
Topic	Organisation	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Cell Organisation		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Digestive System
Lesson 3	Chemistry of Foo
Lesson 4	Required Practical – Food Tests
Lesson 5	Structure of Enzymes
Lesson 6	Factors Affecting Enzymes
Lesson 7	Digestive Juices
Lesson 8	Required Practical - Enzymes
Assessment Window 2 (weeks 23 and 24)		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 7 and 8 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Cell Biology and Organisation (the Digestive System)
Term 3
Lesson 9	Blood		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 10	Blood Vessels
Lesson 11	Heart
Lesson 12	Heart Disease
Lesson 13	Breathing and Gas Exchange
Lesson 14	Plant Organs
Lesson 15	Transport in Plants
Lesson 16	Transpiration
Lesson 17	Health and Non-Communicable Disease
Lesson 18	Cancer
Topic	Bioenergetics	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Photosynthesis		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Testing for Starch
Lesson 3	Limiting Factors
Lesson 4	Required Practical – Photosynthesis
Lesson 5	Uses of Glucose
Lesson 6	Using Photosynthesis (HT)

* Please note that a lesson may cover more than one period. This is often dependent on the group as some groups may cover content quicker than others. It is also common for practical work. This is factored into the curriculum time allocated for the year.

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry (AQA)
Intent During year 9 students explore the natural resources that human’s extract from the Earth, the impact this has and how sustainable strategies are being developed to minimise and reverse damage that has been inflicted on the environment.
Year 9	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Chemistry of the Atmosphere	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1*	History of the Atmosphere		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Evolution of the Atmosphere
Lesson 3	Greenhouse Gases
Lesson 4	Climate Change
Lesson 5	Carbon Footprint
Lesson 6	Atmospheric Pollutants
Assessment Window 1 (weeks 6 and 7)		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 7 and 8 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Chemistry of the Atmosphere topic.
Topic	Using Resources	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Finite and Renewable Resources		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Water Treatment
Lesson 3	Required Practical – Water Purification
Lesson 4	Waste Water Treatment
Lesson 5	Extracting metals from low grade ores (HT)
Lesson 6	Life Cycle Assessments
Lesson 7	Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Term 2
Topic	Chemical Analysis	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Pure Substances and Mixtures		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Analysing Chromatograms
Lesson 3	Required Practical - Chromatography
Lesson 4	Testing for Gases
Assessment Window 2 (weeks 23 and 24)		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 7 and 8 content and Chemistry of the Atmosphere. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Using Resources and Chemical Analysis.
Term 3
Topic	Organic Chemistry	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Crude Oil and Fuels		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Fractional Distillation
Lesson 3	Burning Hydrocarbons
Lesson 4	Cracking Hydrocarbons

Curriculum Plan – Physics (AQA)
Intent Students build on the concepts of energy from year 8 and go into greater depth on energy transfer. Students also study the use of different energy resources and their potential environmental and economic impact.
Term 1
Year 9	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Topic	Energy A	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Energy changes
Lesson 2	Energy demands
Lesson 3	Specific heat capacity
Lesson 4	Energy from Sun & Earth
Lesson 5	Energy from wind & water
Lesson 6	Big energy issues
Lesson 7	Conduction
Lesson 8	Work done & energy
Lesson 9	Energy & power
Lesson 10	Conservation of energy
Assessment Window 1 (weeks 6 and 7)		35-minute assessment Section A – retrieval questions on year 7& 8 science content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on the Energy A topic.
Topic	Particle model of matter
Lesson 1*	Density	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	States of matter
Lesson 3	Change of state
Lesson 4	Specific latent heat
Lesson 5	Gas pressure & temperature
Lesson 6	Gas pressure & volume
Assessment Window 2 (weeks 23 and 24)		35-minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 8 content & year 9 content (Energy A). Section B – structured and extended response questions on Particle model of matter.
Topic	Atomic structure (Radioactivity)
Lesson 1*	Atoms & radiation
Lesson 2	Discovery of the nucleus
Lesson 3	Changes in the nucleus
Lesson 4	Mare about alpha, beta & gamma
Lesson 5	Activity & half life
Lesson 6	Nuclear radiation in medicine
Lesson 7	Nuclear fission
Lesson 8	Nuclear fusion
Lesson 9	Nuclear issues

Curriculum Plan – Biology (AQA Combined Science Trilogy)
Intent Students in year 10 explore the key aspects of defence against disease and communication and control within organisms. While we focus predominantly on human biology the principals also relate to many other animals. We focus on the use of animals in medical and scientific research and the responsibility that Scientists have to the animals that they use and Society as a whole.
Year 10	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Bioenergetics (Respiration)	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1*	Aerobic Respiration		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Anaerobic Respiration
Lesson 3	Effect of Exercise
Lesson 4	Metabolism
Topic	Infection and Response	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Communicable Diseases		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases
Lesson 3	Protist Diseases
Lesson 4	Human Defence Systems – Barrier
Lesson 5	Human Defence Systems – Immune Response
Lesson 6	Vaccination
Lesson 7	Antibiotics
Lesson 8	Painkillers
Lesson 9	Drug Discovery and Development
Assessment Window 1		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 9 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Bioenergetics (Respiration) and Infection and Response
Term 2
Topic	Homeostasis and Response	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Control System		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Human Nervous System
Lesson 3	Required Practical – Reaction Time
Lesson 4	Principles of Hormonal Control
Lesson 5	Control of Blood Glucose
Lesson 6	Treating Diabetes
Lesson 7	Negative Feedback
Lesson 8	Hormones and Puberty
Lesson 9	Control of the Menstrual Cycle
Lesson 10	Artificial Control of Fertility
Lesson 11	Infertility Treatments (HT)
Term 3
Assessment Window 2		Students sit full paper mock exams. Biology Paper 1 – 75 minutes.
	For the remainder of the term students conduct an exam review to close the gaps in their subject knowledge and understanding. We take the opportunity to develop Working Scientifically skills by revisiting the Required Practicals.	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry (AQA Combined Science Trilogy)
Intent Older students in year 10 develop deeper understanding on more abstract ideas in Chemistry of collision theory, reaction energetics, atomic structure and chemical bonding. Opportunities to link this to earlier year 9 content are capitalised on.
Year 10	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Rate and Extent of Chemical Change	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1*	Introduction to Rates		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Effect of Concentration on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 3	Required Practical – Rates of Reaction
Lesson 4	Effect of Temperature on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 5	Effect of Surface Area on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 6	Effect of Catalysts on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 7	Reversible Reactions
Lesson 8	Dynamic Equilibrium (HT)
Topic	Atomic Structure and Periodic Table	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	Atoms		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Structure of the Atom
Lesson 3	Electronic Structures
Lesson 4	Ions, Atoms and Isotopes
Lesson 5	History of the Atom
Lesson 6	Chemical Equations
Lesson 7	Separating Mixtures
Lesson 8	The Periodic Table
Assessment Window 1		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 9 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Rates of Reaction and Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Term 2
Lesson 9	Electronic Structures and the Periodic Table	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 10	Group 1 – Alkali Metals
Lesson 11	Group 7 – Halogens
Lesson 12	Group 0 – Noble Gases
Lesson 13	Explaining Trends in Groups
Topic	Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
Lesson 1	States of Matter		Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 2	Chemical Bonds
Lesson 3	Covalent Bonding
Lesson 4	Simple Covalent Molecules
Lesson 5	Giant Covalent Structures
Lesson 6	Fullerenes and Graphene
Lesson 7	Atoms and Ions
Lesson 8	Ionic Bonds
Lesson 9	Giant Ionic Structures
Lesson 10	Bonding in Metals
Lesson 11	Giant Metallic Structures
Term 3
Assessment Window 2		Students sit full paper mock exams. Chemistry Paper 2 – 75 minutes.
		Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.
	For the remainder of the term students conduct an exam review to close the gaps in their subject knowledge and understanding. We take the opportunity to develop Working Scientifically skills by revisiting the Required Practicals.	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.

Curriculum Plan – Physics (AQA Combined Science Trilogy)
Intent Older students in year 10 develop deeper understanding on more abstract ideas of atomic structure and particles. This relates to the content covered during year 10 in Chemistry. Electricity and circuits is revisited and issues of supply and demand are examined.
Year 10	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Atomic structure (Radioactivity)	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Atoms & radiation
Lesson 2	Discovery of the nucleus
Lesson 3	Changes in the nucleus
Lesson 4	Mare about alpha, beta & gamma
Lesson 5	Activity & half life
Lesson 6	Nuclear issues
Topic	Particle model of matter	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Density
Lesson 2	States of matter
Lesson 3	Change of state
Lesson 4	Internal energy
Lesson 5	Specific latent heat
Lesson 6	Gas pressure & temperature
Assessment Window 1		Section A – retrieval questions on year 9 content (Energy). Section B – structured and extended response questions on Atomic structure (Radioactivity) and Density.
Term 2
Topic	Electric circuits	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Current & charge
Lesson 2	Potential difference & resistance
Lesson 3	Component characteristics
Lesson 4	Series circuits
Lesson 5	Parallel circuits
Lesson 6	Calculation practice
Topic	Electricity in the home	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Alternating current
Lesson 2	The national grid
Lesson 3	Cables & plugs
Lesson 4	Electrical power & potential difference
Lesson 5	Electrical currents & energy transfer
Lesson 6	Appliances & efficiency
Term 3
Assessment Window 2		Students sit full paper mock exam. Physics Paper 1 – 105 minutes.
Topic	Forces in balance	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Vectors &scalars
Lesson 2	Resultant forces
Lesson 3	Centre of mass
Lesson 4	Parallelogram of forces (HT only)
Lesson 5	Resolution of forces (HT only)

Curriculum Plan – Biology (AQA Triple Science)
Intent Students in year 10 explore the key aspects of defence against disease and communication and control within organisms. While we focus predominantly on human biology the principals also relate to many other animals. We focus on the use of animals in medical and scientific research and the responsibility that Scientists have to the animals that they use and Society as a whole.
Year 10	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Bioenergetics (Respiration)	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Aerobic Respiration
Lesson 2	Anaerobic Respiration
Lesson 3	Effect of Exercise
Lesson 4	Metabolism
Topic	Infection and Response	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Communicable Diseases
Lesson 2	Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases
Lesson 3	Protist Diseases
Lesson 4	Culturing Microorganisms
Lesson 5	Required Practical - Microbiology
Lesson 6	Human Defence Systems – Barrier
Lesson 7	Human Defence Systems – Immune Response
Lesson 8	Vaccination
Lesson 9	Antibiotics
Lesson 10	Painkillers
Lesson 11	Drug Discovery and Development
Lesson 12	Monoclonal Antibodies (HT)
Lesson 13	Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies (HT)
Lesson 14	Detection and Identification of Plant Diseases
Lesson 15	Plant Defence Responses
Assessment Window 1		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 9 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Bioenergetics (Respiration) and Infection and Response
Term 2
Topic	Homeostasis and Response	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Control Systems
Lesson 2	Human Nervous System
Lesson 3	Required Practical – Reaction Time
Lesson 4	The Brain
Lesson 5	The Eye
Lesson 6	Defects of the Eye
Lesson 7	Control of Body Temperature
Lesson 8	Principles of Hormonal Control
Lesson 9	Control of Blood Glucose
Lesson 10	Treating Diabetes
Lesson 11	Negative Feedback (HT)
Lesson 12	The Kidney
Lesson 13	Kidney Disease
Lesson 14	Hormones and Puberty
Lesson 15	Control of the Menstrual Cycle
Lesson 16	Artificial Control of Fertility
Lesson 17	Infertility Treatments (HT)
Lesson 18	Plant Hormones
Lesson 19	Use of Plant Hormones (HT)
Lesson 20	Required Practical – Plant Responses
Term 3
Assessment Window 2		Students sit full paper mock exams. Biology Paper 1 – 105 minutes.
	For the remainder of the term students conduct an exam review to close the gaps in their subject knowledge and understanding. We take the opportunity to develop Working Scientifically skills by revisiting the Required Practicals.	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry (AQA Separate Science)
Intent Older students in year 10 develop deeper understanding on more abstract ideas in Chemistry of collision theory, reaction energetics, atomic structure and chemical bonding. Opportunities to link this to earlier year 9 content are capitalised on.
Year 10	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Organic Chemistry	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Structure and Formulae of Alkenes
Lesson 2	Reactions of Alkenes
Lesson 3	Alcohols
Lesson 4	Carboxylic Acids
Lesson 5	Addition Polymerisation
Lesson 6	Condensation Polymerisation (HT)
Lesson 7	Amino Acids (HT)
Lesson 8	DNA
Topic	Using Resources	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 9	Corrosion
Lesson 10	Preventing Corrosion
Lesson 11	Alloys
Lesson 12	Ceramic, Polymers and Composites
Topic	Chemical Analysis	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Flame Tests
Lesson 2	Identifying Metal Ions
Lesson 3	Identifying Negative Ions
Lesson 4	Instrumental Methods
Lesson 5	Flame Emission Spectroscopy
Topic	Rate and Extent of Chemical Change	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Introduction to Rates
Lesson 2	Effect of Concentration on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 3	Required Practical – Rates of Reaction
Lesson 4	Effect of Temperature on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 5	Effect of Surface Area on Rate of Reaction
Lesson 6	Effect of Catalysts on Rate of Reaction
Assessment Window 1		35 minute assessment. Section A – retrieval questions on year 9 content. Section B – structured and extended response questions on Organic Chemistry, Using Resources, Chemical Analysis and Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
Term 2
Lesson 7	Reversible Reactions	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 8	Dynamic Equilibrium (HT)
Lesson 9	Haber Process
Lesson 10	Production and Use of NPK Fertilisers
Topic	Atomic Structure and Periodic Table	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Atoms
Lesson 2	Structure of the Atom
Lesson 3	Electronic Structures
Lesson 4	Ions, Atoms and Isotopes
Lesson 5	History of the Atom
Lesson 6	Chemical Equations
Lesson 7	Separating Mixtures
Lesson 8	The Periodic Table
Lesson 9	Electronic Structures and the Periodic Table
Lesson 10	Group 1 – Alkali Metals
Lesson 11	Group 7 – Halogens
Lesson 12	Group 0 – Noble Gases
Lesson 13	Explaining Trends in Groups
Lesson 14	Properties of Transition Metals
Term 3
Assessment Window 2		Students sit full paper mock exam. Chemistry Paper 2 – 105 minutes.
	For the remainder of the term students conduct an exam review to close the gaps in their subject knowledge and understanding. We take the opportunity to develop Working Scientifically skills by revisiting the Required Practicals.	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.

Curriculum Plan – Physics (AQA Triple Science)
Intent Older students in year 10 develop deeper understanding on more abstract ideas of atomic structure and particles. This relates to the content covered during year 10 in Chemistry. Electricity and circuits is revisited and issues of supply and demand are examined.
Year 10	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Atomic structure (Radioactivity)	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Atoms & radiation
Lesson 2	Discovery of the nucleus
Lesson 3	Changes in the nucleus
Lesson 4	Mare about alpha, beta & gamma
Lesson 5	Activity & half life
Lesson 6	Nuclear radiation in medicine
Lesson 7	Nuclear fission
Lesson 8	Nuclear fusion
Lesson 9	Nuclear issues
Topic	Particle model of matter	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Density
Lesson 2	States of matter
Lesson 3	Change of state
Lesson 4	Internal energy
Lesson 5	Specific latent heat
Lesson 6	Gas pressure & temperature
Lesson 7	Gas pressure & volume (Phys only)
Assessment Window 1		Section A – retrieval questions on year 9 content (Energy). Section B – structured and extended response questions on Atomic structure (Radioactivity) and Density.
Term 2
Topic	Electric circuits	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Electric charges
Lesson 2	Current & charge
Lesson 3	Potential difference & resistance
Lesson 4	Component characteristics
Lesson 5	Series circuits
Lesson 6	Parallel circuits
Lesson 7	Calculation practice
Topic	Electricity in the home	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Alternating current
Lesson 2	The national grid
Lesson 3	Cables & plugs
Lesson 4	Electrical power & potential difference
Lesson 5	Electrical currents & energy transfer
Lesson 6	Appliances & efficiency
Term 3
Assessment Window 2		Students sit full paper mock exam. Physics Paper 1 – 105 minutes.
Topic	Forces in balance	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Vectors &scalars
Lesson 2	Resultant forces
Lesson 3	Moments at work (Phys only)
Lesson 4	More about levers & gears (Phys only)
Lesson 5	Centre of mass
Lesson 6	Moments & equilibrium (Phys only)
Lesson 7	Parallelogram of forces (HT only)
Lesson 8	Resolution of forces (HT only)
Topic	Motion (Triple only in year 10)	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Speed & distance-time graphs
Lesson 2	Velocity & acceleration
Lesson 3	More about velocity-time graphs
Lesson 4	Analysing motion graphs

Curriculum Plan – Biology (AQA Combined Science Trilogy)
Intent Year 11 students explore inheritance and evolution to understand how characteristics are inherited. When considering evolution students consider how humans are part of a much larger evolutionary context. Humans can manipulate genetic inheritance but this can have a wider impact on other organism and the environment. In studying classification and ecology students start to understand links between organisms. Interdependence demonstrates the importance of sustainability and the wider impacts of human activity on the environment.
Year 11	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Inheritance, Variation and Evolution	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Lesson 2	Meiosis
Lesson 3	Sex Determination
Lesson 4	DNA
Lesson 5	Genetic Inheritance
Lesson 6	Recessive Genetic Diseases
Lesson 7	Dominant Genetic Diseases
Lesson 8	Genetic Engineering
Lesson 9	Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering
Lesson 10	Variation
Lesson 11	Selective Breeding
Lesson 12	Evolution and the Theory of Natural Selection
Lesson 13	Evolutionary Trees
Lesson 14	Evidence for Evolution – Fossils
Lesson 15	Evidence for Evolution – Drug Resistant Bacteria
Lesson 16	Extinction
Term 2
Topic	Ecology	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Classification – Linnean System
Lesson 2	Classification – Three Domain System
Lesson 3	Interdependence
Lesson 4	Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Lesson 5	Distribution of Organisms
Lesson 6	Required Practical – Field Investigations
Lesson 7	Adaptations
Lesson 8	Levels of Organisation
Lesson 9	Carbon Cycle
Lesson 10	Water Cycle
Lesson 11	Biodiversity
Lesson 12	Increasing Population
Lesson 13	Water Pollution
Lesson 14	Air Pollution
Lesson 15	Land Pollution
Lesson 16	Land Use
Lesson 17	Deforestation
Lesson 18	Global Warming
Lesson 19	Maintaining Biodiversity

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry (AQA Combined Science Trilogy)
Intent Finally students study quantitative chemistry and chemical reactions (including the energy changes that occur). These units are excellent opportunities to draw in and apply content covered in previous years. This is the year that everything falls into place for most students and they see how all the fundamental concepts interlink.
Year 11	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Quantitative Chemistry	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Law of Conservation of Mass
Lesson 2	Relative Formula Masses
Lesson 3	Observed Changes of Mass
Lesson 4	Moles (HT)
Lesson 5	Reacting Masses (HT)
Lesson 6	Balancing Equations from Experimental Masses (HT)
Lesson 7	Limiting Reactants (HT)
Lesson 8	Concentration of Solutions
Topic	Chemical Changes	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Metal Oxides
Lesson 2	Reactivity Series
Lesson 3	Displacement Reactions
Lesson 4	Extracting Metals from Ores
Lesson 5	Oxidation and Reduction (HT)
Lesson 6	Making Salts
Lesson 7	Required Practical – Making Salts
Lesson 8	Neutralisation and the pH Scale
Lesson 9	Strong and Weak Acids
Lesson 10	Electrolysis
Lesson 11	Electrolysis of Molten Compounds
Lesson 12	Extraction of Aluminium
Term 2
Lesson 13	Electrolysis of Aqueous Compounds
Lesson 14	Required Practical - Electrolysis
Topic	Energy Changes	Students are set 40 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Lesson 2	Required Practical – Temperature Changes
Lesson 3	Applications of Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Lesson 4	Reaction Profiles
Lesson 5	Bond Energy (HT)

Curriculum Plan – Physics (AQA Combined Science Trilogy)
Intent The concepts of forces first covered in year 7 are built on and extended to cover real life applications such as stopping distances and reaction times. Students explore waves and magnets and electromagnetism and their applications.
Year 11	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Motion	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Speed & distance-time graphs
Lesson 2	Velocity & acceleration
Lesson 3	More about velocity-time graphs
Lesson 4	Analysing motion graphs
Topic	Motion	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Speed & distance time graphs
Lesson 2	Velocity & acceleration
Lesson 3	More about velocity-time graphs
Lesson 4	Analysing motion graphs
Topic	Force & motion	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Forces between objects
Lesson 2	F=ma Force & acceleration
Lesson 3	Weight & terminal velocity
Lesson 4	Forces & braking
Lesson 5	Momentum (HT only)
Lesson 6	Using conservation of momentum (HT only)
Lesson 7	Impact forces & safety first
Lesson 8	Forces & elasticity
Topic	WAVES	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	The nature of waves
Lesson 2	The properties of waves
Lesson 3	The properties of waves RP
Lesson 4	Reflection & refraction
Lesson 5	More about waves
Term 2
Topic	ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	The electromagnetic spectrum
Lesson 2	Light, infrared, microwaves and radio waves
Lesson 3	Intrafred radiation
Lesson 4	Infrared absorption RP
Lesson 5	Communication
Lesson 6	UV, X rays & gamma radiation
Lesson 7	X rays in medicine
Topic	Magnetism & Electromagnetism	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Magnetic fields
Lesson 2	Magnetic fields of electric currents
Lesson 3	The motor effect (HT only)
Lesson 4	The generator effect (HT only)
Lesson 5	The AC generator (HT only)
Lesson 6	Transformers (HT only)
Lesson 7	Transformers in action (HT only)

Curriculum Plan – Biology (AQA Triple Science)
Intent Year 11 students explore inheritance and evolution to understand how characteristics are inherited. When considering evolution students consider how humans are part of a much larger evolutionary context. Humans can manipulate genetic inheritance but this can have a wider impact on other organism and the environment. In studying classification and ecology students start to understand links between organisms. Interdependence demonstrates the importance of sustainability and the wider impacts of human activity on the environment.
Year 11	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Inheritance, Variation and Evolution	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Lesson 2	Meiosis
Lesson 3	Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction
Lesson 4	Sex Determination
Lesson 5	DNA
Lesson 6	DNA Structure
Lesson 7	Protein Synthesis (HT)
Lesson 8	Mutations (HT)
Lesson 9	Genetic Inheritance
Lesson 10	Recessive Genetic Diseases
Lesson 11	Dominant Genetic Diseases
Lesson 12	Genetic Engineering
Lesson 13	Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering
Lesson 14	Cloning
Lesson 15	Variation
Lesson 16	Selective Breeding
Lesson 17	Evolution and the Theory of Natural Selection
Lesson 18	Theory of Evolution
Lesson 19	Speciation
Lesson 20	Understanding of Genetics
Lesson 21	Evolutionary Trees
Lesson 22	Evidence for Evolution – Fossils
Lesson 23	Evidence for Evolution – Drug Resistant Bacteria
Lesson 24	Extinction
Term 2
Topic	Ecology	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Classification – Linnean System
Lesson 2	Classification – Three Domain System
Lesson 3	Interdependence
Lesson 4	Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Lesson 5	Distribution of Organisms
Lesson 6	Required Practical – Field Investigations
Lesson 7	Adaptations
Lesson 8	Levels of Organisation
Lesson 9	Carbon Cycle
Lesson 10	Decomposition
Lesson 11	Required Practical - Decay
Lesson 12	Water Cycle
Lesson 13	Impact of Environmental Change (HT)
Lesson 14	Biodiversity
Lesson 15	Increasing Population
Lesson 16	Water Pollution
Lesson 17	Air Pollution
Lesson 18	Land Pollution
Lesson 19	Land Use
Lesson 20	Deforestation
Lesson 21	Global Warming
Lesson 22	Maintaining Biodiversity
Lesson 23	Trophic Levels
Lesson 24	Pyramids of Biomass
Lesson 25	Transfer of Biomass
Lesson 26	Factors Affecting Food Security
Lesson 27	Farming Techniques
Lesson 28	Sustainable Fisheries
Lesson 29	Role of Biotechnology

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry (AQA Triple Science)
Intent Finally students study quantitative chemistry and chemical reactions (including the energy changes that occur). These units are excellent opportunities to draw in and apply content covered in previous years. This is the year that everything falls into place for most students and they see how all the fundamental concepts interlink.
Year 11	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Topic	Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1*	States of Matter
Lesson 2	Chemical Bonds
Lesson 3	Covalent Bonding
Lesson 4	Simple Covalent Molecules
Lesson 5	Giant Covalent Structures
Lesson 6	Diamond and Graphite
Lesson 7	Fullerenes and Graphene
Lesson 8	Atoms and Ions
Lesson 9	Ionic Bonds
Lesson 10	Giant Ionic Structures
Lesson 11	Bonding in Metals
Lesson 12	Giant Metallic Structures
Lesson 13	Nanoparticles
Lesson 14	Uses of Nanoparticles
Topic	Quantitative Chemistry	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Law of Conservation of Mass
Lesson 2	Relative Formula Masses
Lesson 3	Observed Changes of Mass
Lesson 4	Moles (HT)
Lesson 5	Reacting Masses (HT)
Lesson 6	Balancing Equations from Experimental Masses (HT)
Lesson 7	Limiting Reactants (HT)
Lesson 8	Concentration of Solutions
Lesson 9	Percentage Yield
Lesson 10	Atom Economy
Lesson 11	Molar Concentrations of Solutions (HT)
Lesson 12	Amounts of Substances in Gases (HT)
Topic	Chemical Changes	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Metal Oxides
Lesson 2	Reactivity Series
Lesson 3	Displacement Reactions
Lesson 4	Extracting Metals from Ores
Lesson 5	Oxidation and Reduction (HT)
Term 2
Lesson 6	Making Salts	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 7	Required Practical – Making Salts
Lesson 8	Neutralisation and the pH Scale
Lesson 9	Titrations
Lesson 10	Required Practical – Neutralisation
Lesson 11	Strong and Weak Acids
Lesson 12	Electrolysis
Lesson 13	Electrolysis of Molten Compounds
Lesson 14	Extraction of Aluminium
Lesson 15	Electrolysis of Aqueous Compounds
Lesson 16	Required Practical - Electrolysis
Topic	Energy Changes	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Lesson 2	Required Practical – Temperature Changes
Lesson 3	Applications of Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Lesson 4	Reaction Profiles
Lesson 5	Bond Energy (HT)
Lesson 6	Cells and Batteries
Lesson 7	Fuel Cells

Curriculum Plan – Physics (AQA Triple Science)
Intent The concepts of forces first covered in year 7 are built on and extended to cover real life applications such as stopping distances and reaction times. Students explore waves and magnets and electromagnetism and their applications. Triple Science students also explore Space and the Universe.
Year 11	Subject Content	Homework and Assessments	Subject Skills and 21^st Century Soft Skills
Term 1
Lesson 1	Speed & distance time graphs
Lesson 2	Velocity & acceleration
Lesson 3	More about velocity-time graphs
Lesson 4	Analysing motion graphs
Topic	Force & motion	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Forces between objects
Lesson 2	F=ma Force & acceleration
Lesson 3	Weight & terminal velocity
Lesson 4	Forces & braking
Lesson 5	Momentum (HT only)
Lesson 6	Using conservation of momentum (HT only)
Lesson 7	Impact forces & safety first
Lesson 8	Forces & elasticity
Topic	Pressure (Phys only)	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 10	Pressure & surfaces
Lesson 11	Pressure in a liquid at rest
Lesson 12	Atmospheric pressure
Lesson 13	Upthrust & flotation
Topic	WAVES	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	The nature of waves
Lesson 2	The properties of waves
Lesson 6	More about waves
Lesson 7	Sound waves (HT only)
Lesson 8	The uses of ultrasound (HT only)
Term 2
Topic	ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	The electromagnetic spectrum
Lesson 2	Light, infrared, microwaves and radio waves
Lesson 3	Intrafred radiation
Lesson 4	Black bodies
Lesson 5	Infrared absorption RP
Lesson 6	Infrared absorption RP
Lesson 7	Communication
Lesson 8	UV, X rays & gamma radiation
Lesson 9	X rays in medicine
Topic	LIGHT	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Reflection RP
Lesson 2	Refraction RP
Lesson 3	Light & colour
Lesson 4	Lenses
Lesson 5	Using lenses
Topic	Magnetism & Electromagnetism	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Magnetic fields
Lesson 2	Magnetic fields of electric currents
Lesson 3	Electromagnets in devices
Lesson 4	The motor effect (HT only)
Lesson 5	The generator effect (HT only)
Lesson 6	The AC generator (HT only)
Lesson 7	Transformers (HT only)
Lesson 8	Transformers in action (HT only)
Topic	Space	Students are set 60 minutes of Educake retrieval questions per fortnight. We are trialling flip-learning homework with some groups.	Developing Scientific Thinking Theory development, use of models, limitations and ethics in Science, applications of Science, risks to society, peer review. Experimental Skills and Strategies Theories and hypotheses, planning experimental methods, using apparatus, taking measurements, risk assessments, recording observations, evaluating methodology. Analysis and Evaluation Presenting data, statistical manipulation, interpret data, explain data and relate to hypotheses, evaluate data quality. Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Lesson 1	Formation of the solar system
Lesson 2	The life history of a star
Lesson 3	Planets, stars & orbits
Lesson 4	The expanding universe
Lesson 5	The beginning & future of the universe

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Curriculum Plan – Biology

‘Igniting curiosity and respect for the Natural World’

Curriculum Plan – Chemistry

‘Igniting curiosity and respect for the Natural World’

Curriculum Plan – Physics

‘Igniting curiosity and respect for the Natural World’