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Science
We are living in an increasingly scientific and technological society, so a good understanding and knowledge of Science is essential.
Science is housed in eight laboratories, one ICT suite and two preparation areas.
The National Curriculum for Science controls what we - and all other state schools - teach to students in the compulsory years of schooling. The way we organise the teaching is as follows:
Key Stage 3
In Years 7 and 8, Science is taught as a single subject, with the girls assigned to streamed groups which will allow them to work at a pace suitable to their ability.
Units:
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Skills |
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Cells |
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Reproduction |
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Digestion |
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Microbes |
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Acids and Alkalis |
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Solids liquids and gases |
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Solutions |
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Energy Resources |
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Magnets |
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Forces |
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Solar System |
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Year 8
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Plants and ecology |
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Environment |
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Genetics |
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How the body works |
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Elements and compounds |
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Chemical reactions |
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Reactions of metals |
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Rocks |
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Heat |
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Circuits and electricity |
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Light and sound |
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Levers, moments & pressure |
Year 9
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Cell biology |
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Organisation |
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Infectious diseases |
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Atomic structure and Periodic Table |
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Bonding and Structure |
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Energy |
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Electricity |
Key Stage 4
Most girls follow a course in Double Science, which leads to two Science GCSE grades. These courses contain equal amounts of Physics, Chemistry and Biology which have been co-ordinated so as to provide an all-round ‘balanced’ Science education. Girls will sit externally-set examinations at the end of year 11.
We also offer a triple science GCSE course for a group of girls who have shown they have a particular aptitude for Science, and are likely to wish to pursue a scientific career.
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Topics for year 9 |
Topics for Year 10 |
Topics for year 11 |
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Paper 1 Units: Cell Biology Organisation Infection and response Atomic structure and Periodic Table Bonding Structure and properties of matter Energy Electricity
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Paper 1 units continued; Bioenergetics Organic Chemical changes Energy changes Particle model of matter Atomic structure
Paper 2 Units: Homeostasis and response Rate and extent of Chemical change Forces
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Inheritance,variation and evolution Ecology Quantitative Chemistry Chemical analysis Chemistry of atmosphere Using resources Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Space Physics |
Units:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Post-16
Students obtaining a good grade in the GCSE course can go on to study any or all of Physics, Chemistry and Biology AS and A2 Level courses at Post-16. All of the courses consist of externally examined units. They will also complete a number of compulsory practical tasks during the course.
Enrichment
In addition to the many interesting activities taking place during lessons, an extra activity is organised for each Year group:
Year 7 students experience a mobile planetarium which visits the school.
Year 8 students are treated to the Science Museum day of activities, based around space travel.
Year 9 students take part in a Forensics day.
Year 10 students attend a Chemistry at Work event held in Bromley, and a visit from the Carbon Roadshow.
Staffing
Mr Coomber: Head of Faculty: scoomber@chsfg.co.uk
Mr S Bokth, BSc, MSc, PGCE - Second in Faculty, Head of Chemistry
Mrs S Aldworth, BSc, PGCE - KS3 Coordinator
Mrs N Bhalla Dhir, BEd, QTS
Mrs C Lewington, BSC Hons, PGCE - Teacher of Science
Miss C Nicholson, MA, BSc, BTEC, PGCE - Assistant Headteacher
Mrs L Shimmin, BSc, PGCE - Director of Study, Years 7,8 & 9
Mrs N Searle, BSc, PGCE - KS5 Coordinator, STEM Coordinator
Miss A R Webster, BSc, SDS
