Science
The Team
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Staff Member |
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Email Address |
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Miss G Barnes |
Curriculum Leader for Science |
barnesg@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mr P McCarter |
Science Teacher and 2ic for KS3 |
mccarterp@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mrs G Close |
Science Teacher and 2ic for KS5 |
closeg@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mrs G Groeger |
Science Teacher |
groegerg@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mr N Hales |
Science Teacher |
halesn@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mr C Cooper |
Science Teacher |
cooperc@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mrs T Burr |
Science Teacher |
burrt@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
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Mrs T Winsbury |
Science Teacher |
winsburyt@ursuline.kent.sch.uk |
The Science team strive to share our passion for the subject with all our students. We are dedicated to encouraging the development of positive values and attitudes such as curiosity, honesty, respect for evidence, developing perseverance and tolerance of uncertainty through the study of science; developing positive values and attitudes to health and adopt a healthy lifestyle; show an interest in the study of science, appreciate the wonders and complexity of Nature, and show respect for all living things and the environment; be willing to communicate and make decisions on issues related to science and demonstrate an open-minded attitude towards the views of others; appreciate the interrelationship of science with other disciplines in providing societal and cultural values; appreciate the importance of working safely in a laboratory and be aware of the importance of safety for themselves and others; develop personal integrity through objective observation and honest recording of experimental data; develop a habit of self-reflection and the ability to think critically; recognise the importance of lifelong learning in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society; and recognise their responsibility for conserving, protecting and maintaining the quality of the environment for future generations.
Key Stage 3
Our three-year programme of study ensures that students can learn and develop the skills required for success at KS4. We teach our students the scientific key terminology and investigational skills throughout the course allowing the students to explore new ideas and concepts in a creative and engaging manner in order to develop their knowledge and progress to a smooth transition into their GCSEs.
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
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Year 7 |
Working Scientifically Energy Particles and their behaviour
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Cells Sound and light Elements, atoms and compounds
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Structure and function of body systems Forces Reactions |
Reproduction Recall and retrieval Investigations Revision for EoY |
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Year 8 |
Acids and alkalis Health and lifestyle Space and turning points in physics
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Space and turning points in physics The Earth Adaptation and inheritance |
Motion and pressure The periodic table Ecosystem processes |
Detection in physics Turning points in chemistry Working scientifically Revision for EoY |
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Year 9 |
Separating techniques Metals and acids Electricity and magnetism |
New technology in physics New technology in chemistry Turning points in biology |
Turning points in biology Detection in chemistry New technology in biology |
New technology in biology Working scientifically Exam skills AO3 Revision for EoY |
Key Stage 4
Our 2 years of study ensures that we have a suite of science qualifications for Key Stage 4 - to suit students of all abilities and aspirations. We will enable our students to develop a deeper understanding of science by enabling them to investigate, observe, experiment or test out different ideas and think about their meaning. This will involve talking about, reading and writing about science plus the actual doing, as well as representing science in its many forms both mathematically and visually through models.
Exam Board: Combined Science Trilogy: AQA Triple Science: AQA
Link to Specification:
Combined Science Trilogy: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/specifications/AQA-8464-SP-2016.PDF
Triple Science:
Biology: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
Chemistry: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
Physics: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463
Future Careers: The analytical, problem solving, and evaluative skills gained through studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSE are very important and transferrable to many other fields. A-level Biology, Chemistry or Physics is vital for any student wishing to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and pharmacy are only a few. If working in these fields appeals to you, then the Science GCSE is your starting point.
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Triple Science |
Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
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Year 10 |
Biology |
Infection and response Organisation (2b)
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Cell biology review Bioenergetics
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Organisation (2a) review Ecology
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Ecology cont. |
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Chemistry |
Chemical changes Energy changes Quantitative chemistry |
Quantitative chemistry cont. Atomic structure and PT review
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Bonding structure review Rate and extent of chemical change
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Rate and extent of chemical change cont. Revision for Exams |
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Physics |
Particle model of matter Electricity review Atomic structure |
Atomic structure cont. Energy review Forces |
Forces |
Forces Revision for exams |
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Year 11 |
Biology |
Inheritance |
Evolution |
Ecology Revision for summer exams |
Summer exam |
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Chemistry |
Organic chemistry Chemical analysis |
Chemistry of the atmosphere Using resources |
Using resources cont. Review of all topics Revision for summer exams |
Summer exams |
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Physics |
Waves |
Magnetism and electromagnetism |
Space physics Review of all topics |
Summer exams |
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Combined Science |
Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
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Year 10 |
Infection and response Organisation Cell biology review Chemical changes Electricity review Energy changes |
Particle model of matter Bioenergetics Quantitative chemistry Atomic structure The periodic table reviews Energy review Organisation review Bonding and structure review |
Ecology Rate and extent of chemical change Forces Homeostasis and response Organic chemistry
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Homeostasis and response Organic chemistry Waves Review of topics in cycle 1-4 |
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Year 11 |
Domestic electricity Chemical changes Organic chemistry Forces
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Inheritance, variation and evolution Waves Chemical analysis Ecology Magnetism and electromagnetism
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Chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources Revision of all paper 1 and paper 2 topics |
Summer exams |
Key Stage 5
Our 2 years of study ensures that each course offered develops the essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other, develops and demonstrates a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods, develops competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills, develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject and understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society (as exemplified in ‘How Science Works’.
Exam Board and Specification Link:
Biology: AQA - https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/specifications/AQA-7401-7402-SP-2015.PDF
Chemistry: OCR A - https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171720-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h432.pdf
Physics: AQA - https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-7407-7408-SP-2015.PDF
BTEC Applied Science: Pearson Edexcel - https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Nationals/Applied-Science/2016/specification-and-sample-assessments/9781446938195_BTECNat_AppSci_ExtDips_Spec.pdf
Future Careers: As a subject of great versatility, students interested in a career in all aspects of Science or wanting to go down a specific route such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics, these are the cornerstone A levels to undertake to study science further at University which could lead into careers such as Biological sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Childcare, Social services, Public services, Engineering, Computer Science, Animal care, Teaching to name a few.
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
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Year 12 |
Biology |
The structure and function of important Biological molecules and their interactions within living things. The structure and function of organelles within cells The cell cycle and role of mitosis |
Structure and function of cell membranes The structure and function of cells of the immune system Gas exchange in Humans
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More on transport systems to include Circulatory system and disease Transport in plants DNA, RNA and Protein synthesis
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Diversity & selection Classification Statistical analysis and practice End of Year Revision for PPE Start on YR 13 Course- Homeostasis and role of the kidneys.
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Chemistry |
Modules 1 and 2 Structure and role of atoms, ions, compounds. Moles as main unit of amount of substance. Acids, redox reactions, electrons and bonding. Shapes of molecules, types on bonding and intermolecular bonding |
Module 3 Periodicity, patterns of reactivity of group 2 and 7. Qualitative analysis Enthalpy changes, reaction rates and chemical equilibria.
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Module 4 Basic concepts of organic chemistry. Physical properties and chemical reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and haloalkanes. Organic synthesis.
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Module 4 Spectroscopy of organic compounds. Consolidate all 4 modules. End of year revision and for PPE. Start on Y13 organic chemistry |
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Physics |
Measurement and their errors SI units and prefixes Limitation of physical measurements Particles Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena
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Progressive and stationary waves Superposition of waves Interference Diffraction Refraction at a plane surface
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Nature of scalars and vectors. Moment of forces Motion along a straight line Projectile motion Newton's laws of motion Momentum Work, energy and power Conservation of energy |
Basics of electricity Current-voltage characteristics Resistivity Circuits Potential divider Electromotive force and internal resistance
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Applied Science |
Principles and Applications of Science |
Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques |
Physiology of Human Body Systems |
Science Investigation skills |
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Year 13 |
Biology |
Nervous coordination to included stimuli and response and muscle contraction Biochemistry of respiration and Photosynthesis |
Nutrient cycles and energy transfer Genetics Populations and evolution and ecosystems
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Mutations and gene expression Genome projects and Gene technologies
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Synoptic learning & Essay writing Full revision of 2-year course
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Chemistry |
Module 6 Aromatic chemistry Carbonyls and carboxylic acids |
Modules 6 Amines, amino acids and polymers Organic synthesis Chromatography and spectroscopy |
Module 5 Rates of reactions Equilibrium Acids, bases and pH Buffers and neutralisation Enthalpy and entropy
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Continue module 5. Redox and electrode potentials Transition elements Consolidate all modules 1 to 6. |
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Physics |
Periodic motion Thermal physics
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Fields Gravitational fields Electric fields Capacitance Magnetic fields
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Radioactivity Optional topic
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Synoptic learning & Exam question answering Revisiting the CPAC practicals Full revision of 2-year course |
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Applied Science |
Science Investigation skills |
Laboratory Techniques and their Applications |
Laboratory Techniques and their Applications
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Consolidation of all units |
Year 7
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Content Overview |
Following the Activate Scheme of Work students will cover topics on Biology, Chemistry and Physics listed below. Each topic being taught over 3-4 weeks.
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Assessment |
End of topic written tests. Half termly assessments |
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Extra-Curricular Activities |
Science Club |
Year 8
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Content Overview |
Following the Activate Scheme of Work students will cover topics on Biology, Chemistry and Physics listed below. Each topic being taught over 3-4 weeks.
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Assessment |
End of topic written tests Half termly assessments |
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Extra-Curricular Activities |
Science Club |
Year 9
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Content Overview |
Following the Activate Scheme of Work students will cover topics on Biology, Chemistry and Physics listed below. Each topic being taught over 3-4 weeks.
On completion of these topics Year 9 students will commence study of GCSE topics. |
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Assessment |
End of topic written tests Half termly assessments |
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Extra-Curricular Activities |
STEM Events Science Club |
Year 10
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Subject |
GCSE Combined Science - Trilogy |
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Exam Board |
AQA |
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Course Specification Link |
www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464 |
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Course Overview
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Year 10 Biology Modules 1 Cell Biology 2 Organisation 3 Infection and Response 4 Bioenergetics
Chemistry Modules 8 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 9 Bonding Structures 10 Quantitative Chemistry 11 Chemical Changes 12 Energy Changes
Physics Modules 18 Energy 19 Electricity 20 Particle Model 21 Atomic Structure
Year 11 Biology Modules 5 Homeostasis and Response 6 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution 7 Ecology
Chemistry Modules 13 Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 14 Organic Chemistry 15 Chemical Analysis 16 Chemistry of the Atmosphere 17 Using resources
Physics Modules 22 Forces 23 Waves 24 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
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Assessment |
End of module internal assessment. 6 Externally Assessed examinations at the end of Year 11 each 1hour 15minutes long Questions are multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response answers. Biology Paper 1 – Modules 1-4 Biology Paper 2 – Modules 5-7 Chemistry Paper 1 – Modules 8-12 Chemistry Paper 2 – Modules 13-17 Physics Paper 1 – Modules 18-21 Physics Paper 2 – Modules22-24 |
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Extra-Curricular Activities |
Selection of STEM activities. |
