We follow the Activate scheme of work covering topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
| Year 9 | Investigation |
| Year 8 | Topic |
| Term 5 & 6 | Investigations |
| Term 5 & 6 | Investigations |
| Term 5 & 6 | Ecosystems and processes |
| Term 3 & 4 | Reproduction |
| Term 3 & 4 | Sound |
| Term 3 & 4 | Separations techniques |
| Term 1 & 2 | Science investigation + safety |
| Term 1 & 2 | Investigation |
| Term 1 & 2 | Electricity and magnetism |
| Cells | |
| Particles and their behaviour | |
| Space | |
| Acids and alkalis | |
| Forces | |
| Elements, atoms and compounds | |
| End of year test | |
| Structure and function of body systems |
| Reactions | |
| Periodic table | |
| Metals and acids | |
| Health and lifestyles | |
| Light | |
| End of year test | |
| Topic | |
| The Earth | |
| Adatations and inheritance |
| Motion and pressure | |
| Investigations | |
| Energy | |
| End of year test |
Each topic is followed by a test to assess what the students have learnt and ensure relevant feedback for improvement.
Extra-curricular activities
Science club every Thursday
STEM activities workshop
Useful web sites
ey Stage 4
We follow the AQA Separate Sciences schemes of work.
Subject content – Triple Science (2018 first examination)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Assessment
Each half-term a test is used to assess what the students have learnt and ensure relevant feedback for improvement.
Combined Science
A vast majority of our cohort follow the AQA Combined Science: Trilogy scheme of work.
Subject content – Combined Science: Trilogy (2018 first examination)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Assessment
Each half-term a test is used to assess what the students have learnt and ensure relevant feedback for improvement.
Key Contacts
Subject Leader:
Kandy Dearsly - kdearsly@st-edmunds.com