- Head of the Science Department: Mrs Shepherd
- Nicola.Shepherd@cncs.school
Department vision
We are a team that is committed to ensuring that all pupils regardless of their ability, gender, race or religion have access to a vibrant, exciting and relevant curriculum which contributes to their spiritual, moral and social development with an appreciation and sense of wonder at God’s creation. Through outstanding teaching and learning we want every student to leave us with the qualifications, skills and attributes to secure a place at a world leading university or a prestigious apprenticeship.
Curriculum in Science
Your child will study a broad and balanced curriculum that covers the necessary content for public examinations but also aims to engage and enthuse. We follow the suite of AQA courses at key stage four and five. Our key stage three course aims to embed the key skills and knowledge for success, we maintain a consistent approach with terminology so pupils become familiar them.
Year 7
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Term |
Topics Covered |
|---|---|
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Autumn |
B1 Cell Biology I C1 Atomic Structure I P3 Particle model of matter I |
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Spring |
B2 Organisation I B3 Infection and response I C2 Bonding I C4 Chemical Changes I P2 Electricity I |
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Summer |
B4 Bioenergetics I C5 Energy Changes I P1 Energy I |
Year 8
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Term |
Topics Covered |
|---|---|
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Autumn |
B5 Homeostasis I B6 Inheritance and evolution I C8 Chemical analysis I C7 Organic Chemistry I P6 Waves I |
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Spring |
B7 Ecology I C10 Using Resources I P5 Forces I |
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Summer |
C6 Rates of reaction I C9 Chemistry of the atmosphere I P7 Magnets and electromagnets I P8 Space Physics I |
Year 9
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Term |
Topics Covered |
|---|---|
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Autumn |
C1 Atomic Structure and the periodic table II C2 Bonding structure and properties of matter II C4 Chemical changes II P1 Energy II P3 Particle model of matter II |
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Spring |
C5 Energy changes II C6 The rate and extent of chemical reactions II P4 Atomic Structure II P6 Waves II |
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Summer |
C8 Chemical analysis II C10 Using Resources II P7 Magnetism & electromagnetism II P8 Space Physics |
Year 10
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Term |
Topics Covered |
|---|---|
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Autumn |
B1 Cell Biology II B2 Organisation II B3 Infection and response II B4 Bioenergetics II B5 Homoeostasis II |
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Spring |
B5 Homoeostasis II B6 Inheritance and selection II B7 Ecology II |
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Summer |
Bespoke revision programme for external assessment Review and recap of year nine content |
Year 11
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Term |
Topics Covered |
|---|---|
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Autumn |
C7 Organic Chemistry P5 Forces |
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Spring |
C3 Quantitative Chemistry P2 Electricity |
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Summer |
Bespoke revision programme for external assessment |
All pupils are taught the content to sit three separate Sciences. In year 11 based on assessment data some pupil may then sit the GCSE Combined Science (two GCSE’s)
Separate Science
Biology
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
Chemistry
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
Physics
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463
Combined Science
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
Post 16
The following course are currently offered at post 16
A Level
Biology; AQA
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402
Chemistry; AQA
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405
Physics; AQA
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408
BTEC Level 3 Extended certificate in Applied Science (equivalent to one A Level); Pearson
Extra-curricular activities
We have an active STEM club that take part in a range of activities such as forensics and cosmetic science.