SCIENCE

Members of staff

M Swann		Curriculum Area Leader: Science
G Ridsdale		Second in Department: Science
S Bacon		Teacher of Science
K Biwott		Teacher of Science
R Brown		Teacher of Science
H Challenger		Teacher of Science
H Cox		Teacher of Science
J Pleasance		Teacher of Science
D Thomas		Teacher of Science
S Canham		Science Technician
S Richardson		Science Technician

The aim of studying Science is to fires pupils' curiosity about phenomena in the world around them and offer opportunities to find explanations. It engages learners at many levels, linking direct practical experience with scientific ideas. We aim to use as much experimentation as possible to develop creative thought. Pupils learn how scientific ideas contribute to technological change – affecting industry, business and medicine and improving quality of life. Science has always been important as it permeates our lives and informs our actions. In modern times the field is becoming increasingly vital within the job market. Science offers a wide variety of jobs and careers, as well as a forecast for job growth. With increasing competition, a good grounding in Science can provide both a directly related career, as well as valuable transferable skills. The Science department currently offers the following courses:
Key Stage 3 Programme of Study

Year 7		Year 8

Changing earth: Earth, space & beyond Energy Transfer 1 Life Processes 1 Particle Models 1 Simple Forces Behaviour		Changing environment Energy Transfer 2 Life Processes 2 Particle Models 2 Additional Forces Chemical Reactions

Key Stage 4 Programme of Study

Year 9

BTEC Science (9010 Specification) Unit 1 Chemistry and our Earth Unit 2 Energy and our Universe Unit 3 Biology and our Environment Unit 4 Applications of Chemical Substances Unit 5 Applications of Physical Science Unit 6 Health applications of life Science		GCSE Core Science (OCR Gateway) B1 Understanding Ourselves B2 Understanding our Environment C1 Carbon Chemistry C2 Rocks and Metals P1 Energy for the Home P2 Energy for the Future

Year 10

BTEC Science (2010 Specification)		Triple award Science GCSE (OCR 21st Century) B4 Homeostasis B5 Growth and Development B6 Brain and Mind P4 Explaining Motion P5 Electric Circuits P6 Wave Model of Radiation C4 Chemical Patterns C5 Chemicals of the Natural Environment C6 Chemical Synthesis


Year 11

BTEC Science (2006 Specification) Unit 3 Chemical Applications Unit 4 Physical Applications Unit 4 Biological Applications

Additional GCSE (OCR 21st Century Science) B4 Homeostasis B5 Growth an Development B6 Brain and Mind P4 Explaining Motion P5 Electric Circuits P6 Wave model of Radiation C4 Chemical Patterns C5 Chemicals of the Natural Environment C6 Chemical Synthesis		Triple Science GCSE (OCR 21st Century Science) C4 Chemical Patterns C5 Chemicals of the Natural Environment C6 Chemical Synthesis P4 Explaining Motion P5 Electrical Circuits P6 Wave Model of Radiation B7 Biology across the Ecosystem P7 Observing the Universe C7 Chemistry of a Sustainable World