Science

In the Science curriculum we aim to nurture scientific thinkers to have an impact in an ever-changing world. We share the wonder of science and allow our students to be curious and inquisitive about the world around them. We encourage them to develop strategies and skills to be able to work methodically, accurately and safely, and to draw conclusions for themselves.

Courses availiable:

Available courses:
GCSE Biology
KS 3 Science

Name of Course
GCSE Biology

Qualification
GCSE Biology

Outline of Course
Students will undertake AQA GCSE Biology at KS4, but we can deliver other sciences to GCSE if the students have already started in their home schools.

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit two exams at the end of year 11.

Throughout the course students will be investigating, observing, experimenting or testing out ideas and thinking about them.

How it’s taught
Practical work
Discussions
Small Group Activities
Written Tasks
Independent Research

Topic Areas
The GCSE Biology content covers seven subject areas, split across two separate papers:

Cell biology
Organisation
Infection and response
Bioenergetics
Homeostasis and response
Inheritance, variation and evolution
Ecology

Homework
Homework will mainly consist of recapping and revising the content that is covered in lessons. Students can access BBC Bitesize or resources that will be given to them. Exam practice is also essential, so completing past paper questions is a great way to prepare for the exams at the end of year 11.

Name of Course
KS 3 Science

Qualification
National Curriculum

Outline of Course
Students arrive at Kettlebrook with many different experiences of Science. We plan to enable our students to develop their scientific practical skills and extend their knowledge and understanding across all 3 main Sciences; Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will learn how to responsible scientists, working safely within a laboratory environment and use various skills to complete a number of investigations.

How it’s taught