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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
Sixth Form
Students obtaining a good grade in the GCSE course can go on to study any or all of Physics, Chemistry and Biology A2 Level courses at Sixth Form. All of the courses consist of externally examined units. They will also complete a number of compulsory practical tasks during the course. We also offer BTEC in Applied Science where students work towards the extended certificate. Many of our students go onto top Universities to study science related degrees.
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.
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
Ms 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
