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
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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/
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
- Amy White
- Becki Neeld
- Carol Ashton
- Halima Alam
- Jorge Gurden
- Julie Downing
- Sally Hodgkinson
- Sam Bell
- Sebastian Stuart – Associate Assistant Principal – Science and Digital Literacy
- Shaun Smith – Director of Improvement for Science and Maths
To find out more about the curriculum we are studying please contact staff via email