Science
Our Science curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 is designed to accommodate students of all abilities and all aspirations. We aim to deliver a clear and concise curriculum in all three disciplines of science; Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Our students will receive a carefully balanced curriculum of theory and practical learning in our purpose-built laboratories at Queen Elizabeth School. With our ambitious extra-curricular programme, we strive to provide our learners the best opportunities to develop their ingenuity and their abilities to relate the enacted curriculum to real-life applications.
We’ve ensured that:
- the biology, chemistry and physics content is presented clearly, in a logical teaching order across KS3 and KS4.
- the subject content and required practical’s are also in our Science Curriculum which are delivered safely in our laboratories and aims to equip all learners with necessary dexterity skills.
- all our science qualifications provide opportunities for progression. Combined Science: Trilogy and Triple Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) gives students the option to progress to A-levels in science or other subjects.
Key stage 3
KS3 Year 7
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Biology PLC Sheet (H/S) Regular homework Mid Modular Assessment End of Unit Test |
Chemistry PLC Sheet (H/S) Regular homework Mid Modular Assessment End of Unit Test |
Physics PLC Sheet (H/S) Regular homework Mid Modular Assessment End of Unit Test |
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Chapter 1 - Cells – The Building Blocks of Life (18 Lessons) |
Chapter 3 – Mixing, Dissolving and Separating (16 Lessons) |
Chapter 5 – Forces and Their Effects (18 Lessons) |
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Chapter 2 - Eating, Drinking and Breathing (17 Lessons) |
Chapter 4 – Elements, Compounds and Reactions (18 Lessons) |
Chapter 6 – Energy Transfers and Sound (18 Lessons) |
KS3 Year 8
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Biology PLC Sheet (H/S) Regular homework Mid Modular Assessment End of Unit Test |
Chemistry PLC Sheet (H/S) Regular homework Mid Modular Assessment End of Unit Test |
Physics PLC Sheet (H/S) Regular homework Mid Modular Assessment End of Unit Test |
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Chapter 1 - Cells – The Building Blocks of Life (18 Lessons) |
Chapter 3 – Mixing, Dissolving and Separating (16 Lessons) |
Chapter 5 – Forces and Their Effects (18 Lessons) |
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Chapter 2 - Eating, Drinking and Breathing (17 Lessons) |
Chapter 4 – Elements, Compounds and Reactions (18 Lessons) |
Chapter 6 – Energy Transfers and Sound (18 Lessons) |
Key Stage 4
Trilogy (Combined) Science
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Biology (1hr 15min, 70marks, 16.7% GCSE) (Foundation or Higher) -Multiple choice -Structured -Closed short answer -Open response |
Chemistry (1hr 15min, 70marks, 16.7% GCSE) (Foundation or Higher) -Multiple choice -Structured -Closed short answer -Open response |
Physics (1hr 15min, 70marks, 16.7% GCSE) (Foundation or Higher) -Multiple choice -Structured -Closed short answer -Open response |
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Year 9 B1 Cell Biology (14 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 C1 Atomic Structure (18 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 P1 Energy (14 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 9 B2 Photosynthesis (12 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 C2 Structure, bonding and properties (15 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 P2 Electricity (14 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 9 B3 Moving and Changing Materials (17 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 C3 Chemical Quantities and Calculations (10 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 P3 Particle model of matter (10 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 10 B4 Health Matters (15 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 C4 Chemical Changes (17 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 P4 Atomic Structure (9 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 10 B5 Coordination and Control (16 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 C5 Energy Changes (6 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 P5 Forces (18 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 10 B6 Genetics (19 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 C6 The rate and extent of Chemical Change (14 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 P6 Waves (15 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 B7 Variation and Evolution (17 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 C7 Hydrocarbons (7 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 P7 Electromagnetism (8 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 B8 Ecology in Action (16 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 C8 Chemical Analysis (7 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 C9 The Atmosphere (12 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 C10 Sustainable Development (8 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Triple Science
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Biology (1hr 45min, 100marks, 50% GCSE each paper (Foundation or Higher) -Multiple choice -Structured -Closed short answer -Open response |
Chemistry (1hr 45min, 100marks, 50% GCSE) (Foundation or Higher) -Multiple choice -Structured -Closed short answer -Open response |
Physics (1hr 45min, 100marks, 50% GCSE) (Foundation or Higher) -Multiple choice -Structured -Closed short answer -Open response |
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Year 9 B1 Cell Biology (17 +3 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 C1 Atomic Structure (19 +1 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 P1 Energy (14 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 9 B2 Photosynthesis (12 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 C2 Structure, bonding and properties (17 +2 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 P2 Electricity (15 +1 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 9 B3 Moving and Changing Materials (18 +1 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 C3 Chemical Quantities and Calculations (14 +4 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 9 P3 Particle model of matter (10 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 10 B4 Health Matters (18 +3 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 C4 Chemical Changes (18 +1 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 P4 Atomic Structure (13 +4 lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 10 B5 Coordination and Control (29 +13 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 C5 Energy Changes (7 +1lessons, Paper 1) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 P5 Forces (21 +3 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 10 B6 Genetics (14 +5 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 C6 The rate and extent of Chemical Change (14 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 10 P6 Waves (23 +8 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 B7 Variation and Evolution (21 +4lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 C7 Hydrocarbons (15 +8 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 P7 Electromagnetism (12 +4lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 B8 Ecology in Action (24 +8 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 C8 Chemical Analysis (12 +5 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Year 11 P8 Space (9 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 C9 The Atmosphere (12 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
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Year 11 C10 Sustainable Development (13 +5 lessons, Paper 2) + End of unit Assessment |
Enrichment
- Gardening club
- Young engineers
- Home insulation
- Sugar rush
- Chemistry in plumbing
- Railway repair
- Construction reinforcement
- Physics in mechanics
- Hydroponic farming
- Biomimicry research
- 3d printer assembly and operation
- Chick hatching
- Numerous educational visits
Key skills you will learn:
Our course is designed to develop well rounded scientists who have a good grounding across all three disciplines of science. After successful completion of the course , our learners will have developed a range of skills that include:
- Being able to explain processes or phenomena, logically and in detail, making use of abstract ideas and models from different areas of science.
- Analysing the development of scientific theories through the emergence of new, accepted ideas and evidence.
- Evaluating the effects of scientific or technological developments on society as a whole.
- Making balanced judgements about particular scientific or technological developments by evaluating the economic ethical/moral, social or cultural implications.
- Processing data, including using multi-step calculations and compound measures, to identify complex relationships between variables.
- Suggesting and justifying improvements to experimental procedures using detailed scientific knowledge and understanding and suggest coherent strategies to take particular investigations further.
- Making sets of observations or measurements, identifying the ranges and intervals used
Our enacted curriculum will also aim to develop additional skills:
- Working scientifically
- Dexterity skills
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Time management
- Research
- Prioritising
- Delegation
- Planning
- Active listening
- Planning
- Co-operation
- Reliability
Next Steps:
A wide range of opportunities are available for learners who have acquired a qualification in double or triple science.
Careers:
- Teacher
- Medical Sciences (Doctor, Nurse, Microbiologist and other medical related professions)
- Mechanical Engineer
- Gas Engineer
- Plumber
- Architect
- Motor Vehicle Technician
- Horticulture Scientist
courses:
- A Level sciences (refer to college entry grade requirements)
- Vocational courses in science including Biomedical sciences, Engineering and Veterinary sciences
Contact:
Head of Department: Mrs N Noreen nnoreen@qesluton.co.uk