Sciences

The Science Department is a passionate and talented team of well qualified Science teachers who are dedicated to ensuring that students at Clayton Hall Academy have a solid grounding in science.

The intent of the curriculum is to;

Foster curiosity for life and the natural world
To provide students with the scientific skills and knowledge required to function as a well-rounded member of British society
Provide a challenging curriculum that encourages future scientists and prepares them for their next stages.

Gold Standard Teaching and Learning

Detailed Planning
Engaging, Practical-linked lessons
Regular, Informative Feedback
Students know how to make progress
Students can apply their knowledge to real world situations

Key Stage 3 Overview

Brief topics and when etc (You can copy/amend this from your Curriculum and Assessment Handbook)

Year 7

When	What we are Studying? e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Body Systems Mixtures and Separation Forces Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2
Spring 1	Reproduction The Particle Model Energy Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2
Summer 1	Ecosystems Acids and Alkalis Sound and Light Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 2

Year 8

When	What we are Studying?  e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Food and Nutrition Combustion Fluids Plants and Reproduction Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2
Spring 1	Breathing and Respiration The Periodic Table Light Metals and Their Uses Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2
Summer 1	Unicellular organisms Rocks Energy Transfers Earth and Space Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 2

Key Stage 4 Overview

Brief topics and when etc (You can copy/amend this from your Curriculum and Assessment Handbook

Year 9 Combined

When	What we are Assessing e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Cell Structure and Transport Atomic Structure Conservation and Dissipation of Energy Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2	Cell Division The Periodic Table Energy Transfer by heating Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 1	Organisation and the Digestive System Structure and Bonding Energy Resources Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2	Organising Animals and Plants Chemical Calculations Electric Circuits Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 1	Communicable Diseases Chemical Changes Electricity in the Home Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 2	Preventing and Treating diseases Non Communicable diseases Electrolysis Molecules and Matter Ongoing assessment of practical skills

Year 9 Triple 2019-2020 AQA

When	What we are Assessing e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Cell Structure and Transport Atomic Structure Conservation and Dissipation of Energy Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2	Cell Division The Periodic Table Energy Transfer by heating Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 1	Organisation and the Digestive System Structure and Bonding Energy Resources Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2	Organising Animals and Plants Chemical Calculations Electric Circuits Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 1	Communicable Diseases Chemical Changes Electricity in the Home Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 2	Preventing and Treating diseases Non Communicable diseases Electrolysis Molecules and Matter Ongoing assessment of practical skills

Year 10 Combined 2019-2020 AQA

When	What we are Assessing e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Photosynthesis Respiration Energy Changes Radioactivity Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2	Human Nervous System Rates and Equilibrium Forces in Balance Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 1	Hormonal control in humans and plants Crude Oil and Fuels Motion Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2	Reproduction Chemical Analysis Force and Motion Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 1	Variation and Evolution The Earth’s atmosphere Wave Properties Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 2	Genetics and Evolution The Earth’s resources Electromagnetic Waves Ongoing assessment of practical skills

Year 10 Triple 2019-2020 AQA

When	What we are Assessing e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Photosynthesis Respiration Energy Changes Radioactivity Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2	Human Nervous System Rates and Equilibrium Forces in Balance Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 1	Hormonal Coordination Crude Oil and Fuels Motion Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2	Homeostasis in Action Organic Reactions Force and Motion Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 1	Reproduction Polymers Force and Pressure Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 2	Variation and Evolution Chemical Analysis Wave Properties Ongoing assessment of practical skills

Year 11 Combined 2019-2020 Edexcel

When	What we are Assessing e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Exchange and Transport in Animals Fuels The Particle Model Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2	Ecosystems and Material Cycles Earth and Atmospheric Science Forces and Matter Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 1	Revision of Y9 Content
Spring 2	Revision of Y10 Content
Summer 1	Revision

Year 11 Triple 2019-2020 Edexcel

When	What we are Assessing e.g. Topics/ Skills etc
Autumn 1	Exchange and Transport in Animals Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids The Particle Model Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Autumn 2	Ecosystems and Material Cycles Polymers Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 1	Revision Qualitative Analysis Forces Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Spring 2	Revision Bulk and Surface Properties of Matter Matter Ongoing assessment of practical skills
Summer 1	Revision

Key Stage 4 Examination Overview

Y11 2019/2020 ONLY

Edexcel

Combined Science (Worth 2 combined GCSEs) –

Six examinations
2 Biology
2 Chemistry
2 Physics
All 70 minutes long
No Coursework Component

Triple Science (Worth 3 separate GCSEs)

Six examinations
2 Biology
2 Chemistry
2 Physics
All 105 minutes long
No Coursework Component

What resources could I buy or borrow that will help my child?

We recommend CGP revision Guides, workbooks and textbooks. These can be purchased through the school at fixed time during the year, usually in the first half term. After this, we can send out ISBN numbers to ensure you have the correct revision Guides

What are the key websites or Apps that my child could use?

CGP has apps to accompany the revision guides, but we recommend the following websites:

All Yeargroups:

https://www.senecalearning.com/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/

Year 9, 10 and 11

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

http://www.docbrown.info/

What can I do to encourage my child to take further interest in Science?

Encourage them to look for science outside of their science lessons, especially in the news and current affairs.

Promoting and encouraging them to attend any trips we organise – we try and ensure these are run for most year groups.

Asking them what they have been doing and see if they can explain it back to you so that you understand. Encouraging them to visit museums and science centres where they can do hands on activities as well.

What after school or other extracurricular activities are available in Science and when are they?

STEM club runs on Wednesdays after school
Revision sessions run after school on Thursdays – these are primarily targeted at Y11 students but any student can attend.
Science staff are always available in the science office at lunchtime and after school if students have any specific queries.

Email Links

To find out more about the curriculum we are studying please contact staff via email