Science (Key Stage 3)
Our Science curriculum develops students’ ability to: use models to describe and explain key scientific concepts in order to gain sound awareness and understanding of the world they live in; apply knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts in order to interpret scientific information; critically analyse and evaluate scientific information to draw conclusions; develop hypotheses and predictions based on scientific evidence and to test those hypothesis and predictions by performing investigations where they can collect valid, accurate and reliable data.
Science
| Year Group | DPR1 | DPR2 | DPR3 |
| 7 | Chemistry: The particle model, atoms, elements and molecules Physics: Energy changes and transfers | Biology: Cells, microbes, disease and medicines Chemistry: Mixtures, separation, acids and alkalis | Physics: Forces, Pressure and Space Biology: Plants and ecosystems |
| 8 | Physics: Sound, Light and waves (standard form) Biology: Respiratory, Digestive and Circulatory systems | Chemistry: Periodic table, metals and their uses Physics: Electricity and magnetism | Biology: Reproductive system and genetics Chemistry: Combustion, Earth and resources |
Biology
| Year Group | DPR1 | DPR2 | DPR3 |
| 9 | Key concepts of biology incl cells and microscopes | Cells and control and genetics | Natural selection and genetic modification |
Chemistry
| Year Group | DPR1 | DPR2 | DPR3 |
| 9 | States of matter and atomic structure and the periodic table | Ionic and covalent bonding and methods of separating and purifying substances | Acids and methods of separating and purifying substances |
Physics
| Year Group | DPR1 | DPR2 | DPR3 |
| 9 | Motion and forces | Forces and their effects and conservation of energy | Energy forces doing work |