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Science Faculty
| Our staff (From September 2006) | | | | | | Ms. P. Taylor | Head of Faculty | | Ms. J. Richmond | 2nd in Faculty | | Mrs. R. Dunning | 3rd in Faculty | Mr. J. Vose | Teacher of Science | | Mrs. S. Sapsford | Head of Year 9, Teacher of Science | Mr. S Miah | Teacher of Science | | Mr. D. Hardy | Teacher of Science | | Mr. D Chapman | Teacher of Science | | Mr. C. Richardson | Head of WRL/CEG, Teacher of Science | | Ms. M. Kowalski | Teacher of Science | | Ms P. West | Healthy Schools Coordinator, Teacher of Science | | | | | Ms. F. Brine | Head Technician | | Mr. M. Arfan | Technician | Mr. E. Doriman | Technician | | | |
The Science Faculty consists of 9 well equipped laboratories with 3 prep. rooms. At the moment 6 of the laboratories have interactive white boards and in September all of the laboratories will have interactive whiteboards. The Science faculty is well resourced. Key stage 3
At Key stage 3 we use the Eureka Science scheme. We cover the following modules. | In Year 7 | In Year 8 | In Year 9 | | | | | | Energy | Matter | Energy Resources | | Metal | Light and Sound | Chemical reactions | | Living Things | Environment | Balanced Forces | | Forces | Rocks | Moving Energy | | Electricity | Earth In Space | Competition | | Burning | Nutrition | Chemical Patterns | | Plant Power | Acids and Bases | Being Healthy | | Changing state | Vital Organs | How Science works | | Life Story | | |
At Key stage 4
Starting in September
l In Year 10 students will study AQA GCSE Science A which is a Core Science course.
l They will be able to do Foundation or Higher level.
l It is a modular course.
l Each of the three units Biology 1, Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 is divided into two equal sections. Each section is examined in a separate 30 minute test.
l The tests are available in November, March and June at higher and foundation level.
l Students will be able to retake these tests if necessary. Science 1 Centre-assessed Unit
Each pupil will carry out an
l Investigative Skills Assignment
Which is based on normal class practical work and
is an externally set, internally assessed test taking 45 mins.
l Practical Skills Assessment
Which is assessed by the teacher during normal class practical work
 Core Science Content
How Science works
l The thinking behind the doing.
l Fundamental ideas.
l Observation as a stimulus to investigation.
l Designing an investigation.
l Making measurements.
l Presenting data.
l Using data to draw conclusions.
l Societal aspects of scientific evidence.
l Limitations of scientific evidence
Modules
l Biology 1a – Human Biology
l Biology 1b – Evolution and environment
l Chemistry 1a – Products from rocks
l Chemistry 1b – Oils, Earth and atmosphere
l Physics 1a – Energy and electricity
l Physics 1b – Radiation and the universe
In June of Year 10 the students will be given the option of what science course(s) they do in Year 11.
The choice will be to do at least one of the following
l Additional Science
l Biology
l Physics
l Chemistry
And in the near future we hope to offer Additional Applied Science.
Primary Liaison
We have a well established, successful Primary Liaison programme which provides local primary schools the opportunity to bring Year 6 and Year 5 pupils to the Science Faculty for Science lessons each half term.
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