The aim within the Science department is to offer a progressive, diverse, high quality and challenging curriculum. We endeavour to support students throughout their journey in secondary education and preparation for the world of work. At the culmination of their studies in Science, students will be confident and analytical individuals, capable of critically evaluating and finding solutions to local, national and international challenges in scientific and non-scientific contexts.
In addition, students of Science at Ernest Bevin Academy will develop practical dexterity and expand their vocabulary with scientific terminology, equipping them with the knowledge, techniques and oracy skills to flourish as responsible, valuable and independent members of British society.
At Key stage 3 (Years 7-9) we follow a custom-made curriculum designed to lead to GCSEs. Year 7 follow the United Learning Science Curriculum, and this will be phased in over the next couple of year. At Key stage 4 (Years 10-11) we follow the AQA syllabus for Science. At Key Stage 5 we follow OCR for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Pearson for Applied Science.
The Science Department uses Microsoft Teams, Seneca Learning and Kerboodle as our main online resources. Homework and Learning Resources are posted on Teams. E-textbooks (all Key stages) are available via Kerboodle. All of these platforms can be accessed by using the student Microsoft 365 user accounts.
Autumn
Cells and cell organisationParticles and states of matterEnergy and powerPhotosynthesis and feeding relationships
Spring
Acids and alkalisLight and sound wavesVariation and adaptationsPeriodic table
Summer
ElectricityHow Science Works SkillsEnd of year AssessmentSpace
Diffusion and digestionSolutionsForcesPhotosynthesis
Properties of materialsChemical reactionsWavesBiodiversity & SpeciesPeriodic table and Earth Structure
Magnets and electromagnetsHow Science Works SkillsEnd of year AssessmentRecycling & atmosphere
Respiration, Gaseous exchange & circulation, body defencesBalancing equations, models of Atoms and molecular calculationsElectricityImpact of human activities and cycles
Chemical reactionsForcesInheritance & reproductionPeriodic table and bonding
Heat transfersHow Science Works SkillsEnd of Year AssessmentPre-GCSE topics
The first is teacher judgment, which based on a holistic overview can supersede other forms of assessment. Teacher judgements will often be used to assess skills which we do not test for online and will take into account book work, written homework and standardised written assessments.
Some homework and skills will be assessed through our online learning platforms: MS Teams Seneca Learning and Kerboodle. Seneca Learning has a series of online assessments designed to test student understanding of the selected topic. Test scores are feedback to students straight away. The scores will be reviewed by the class teacher and if a student underperforms then they will be given intervention support. It is highly important that these are all completed so do please encourage your son to complete any online homework or assessments they may have to do in a timely fashion.
Lastly, we carry out written assessments throughout the year. This includes a mid-year and end of year assessment which incorporates content that the boys have learnt throughout the year as well as testing their scientific skills. With linear assessment in public examinations at KS4, our last form of assessment is designed to mirror this and get boys in the habit of revising for and sitting exams that test a broad base of subject matter.
#NB – There is no controlled assessment – practical skills will be developed within the lessons and examined in the paper exams.
#NB – There is no controlled assessment – practical skills will be developed within the lessons and examined in the paper exams
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Assessment
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