Curriculum Map SCIENCE Chemistry Key stage 4

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

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Learning focus: The rate and extent of chemical changes Key content: Collision theory, calculating rates, catalysts, reversible reactions and equilibrium. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning Focus: hydrocarbons Key content: Crude oil, fractional distillation, combustion and cracking. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning Focus: Chemical analysis Key content: Formulations, chromatography, gas tests and pure substances Assessment: End of topic test

Learning Focus: The atmosphere Key content: Proportions of gases in the atmosphere, how gases levels have changes. Greenhouse gases, global warming and atmospheric pollutants. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning focus: Sustainable development Key content: Potable water, analysis of water samples, waste water treatment, alternative methods for extracting metal. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning focus : year 9 review Key content: Moles, structure and bonding, acid base reactions and electrolysis Assessment: Mock exam

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All Pupils will carry out year 10 course ISA (coursework). Following this all pupils will complete the last modules of year 11 course content. Note. Pupils need two ISA’s one for year 10 and one for year 11. Each provides 25% of the total marks.

Pupils will complete the last modules of year 11 course content.

All pupils will carry out two pieces of coursework. One for their year 11 GCSE and the second opportunity to attempt a new ISA to improve their year 11 GCSE ISA.

Pupils will complete any outstanding content. Pupils will revise content and practice exam technique.

Pupils will revise content and practice exam technique. Good Luck all from all the science department team.

Curriculum Map SCIENCE Biology Key Stage 4

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

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Learning focus: Photosynthesis Key content: Explaining photosynthesis, gas exchange in leaves, testing a leaf for starch, the discovery of photosynthesis, uses of glucose, investigating how light intensity effects photosynthesis, the structure and function of leaves, factors effecting photosynthesis, food production and greenhouses, diffusion in living systems, looking at stomata, plant transport systems, transpiration, moving sugars around the plant. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning Focus: Co-ordination and control Key content: Homeostasis, the nervous system, reflex actions, investigating reaction times, the endocrine system, controlling blood glucose, diabetes, treating diabetes, negative feedback systems, human reproduction. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning Focus: Genetics Key content: DNA and genes, the human genome, Tracing human migration, meiosis, asexual reproduction, sexual reproduction, genetics, genetic crosses, gene disorders. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning Focus: Variation and evolution Key content: Variation, evolution, the origin of species buy natural selection, fossil evidence, changing organisms, Darwin and Wallace, evidence of natural selection, antimicrobial resistance, combatting antimicrobial resistance, selective breeding, new plant varieties, genetic engineering, GM crops, is GM safe, Ethics of GM, the tree of life, extinction or survival Assessment: End of topic test

Learning focus: ecology in action Key content: Recap prior knowledge and revise for mock exam. Assessment: End of topic test

Learning focus : Complete the ecology unit then year 9 review Key content: Recap prior knowledge and revise for mock exam. Assessment: Mock exam

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All Pupils will carry out year 10 course ISA (coursework). Following this all pupils will complete the last modules of year 11 course content. Note. Pupils need two ISA’s one for year 10 and one for year 11. Each provides 25% of the total marks.

Pupils will complete the last modules of year 11 course content.

All pupils will carry out two pieces of coursework. One for their year 11 GCSE and the second opportunity to attempt a new ISA to improve their year 11 GCSE ISA.

Pupils will complete any outstanding content. Pupils will revise content and practice exam technique.

Pupils will revise content and practice exam technique. Good Luck all from all the science department team.

Curriculum Map SCIENCE Physics Key Stage 4

Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

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Learning focus: Atomic structure Key content: Atomic structure module Key Concepts: Atomic structure Atomic structure. Radioactive decay. Background radiation. Nuclear equations. Radioactive half-life. Hazards and uses of radiation. Irradiation. Uses of radiation in medicine. Assessment: Test at end of module

Learning focus: Forces Key content: Forces module Key Concepts: Forces Forces. Speed. Acceleration. Velocity/time graphs. Calculations of motion. Heavy or massive. Forces and motion. Resultant forces. Forces and acceleration. Required Practical: Investigating the acceleration of an object. Newton’s Third Law. Momentum. Keeping safe on the road. Forces and energy in springs Required practical: Assessment: Test at end of module Investigating the relationship between force applied and extension of a spring.

Learning focus: Waves Key content: Wave module Key Concepts: Waves Describing waves. Transverse and longitudinal waves. Measuring wave speed. Required practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid. Reflection and refraction of waves. Electromagnetic spectrum. Reflection, refraction and wave fronts. Gamma rays and X-rays. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Required practical: Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface. Microwaves. Radio and microwave communication. Assessment: Test at end of module

Learning focus: Electromagnetism Key content: Electromagnetism module Key Concepts: Electromagnetism Magnetism and magnetic forces. Compasses and magnetic fields. The magnetic effect of a solenoid. Electromagnets in action. Calculating the force on a conductor. Electric motors. Assessment: Test at end of module

Learning focus: Exam preparation and required practicals. Key content: Exam preparation and required practicals.

Learning focus: Exam preparation and required practicals. Key content: Exam preparation and required practicals.

11

All Pupils will carry out year 10 course ISA (coursework). Following this all pupils will complete the last modules of year 11 course content. Note. Pupils need two ISA’s one for year 10 and one for year 11. Each provides 25% of the total marks.

Pupils will complete the last modules of year 11 course content. All pupils will carry out two pieces of coursework. One for their year 11 GCSE and the second opportunity to attempt a new ISA to improve their year 11 GCSE ISA.

Pupils will complete any outstanding content. Pupils will revise content and practice exam technique.

Pupils will revise content and practice exam technique. Good Luck all from all the science department team.