Why do we learn science?
As Rosalind Franklin once stated, ‘science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.’ At Ark Soane we believe science is an integral part of education and everyday life, empowering every student with the knowledge, curiosity and sheer joy at the complex beauty of the universe and our diverse planet and their own connections to it. Students learn a broad base of scientific knowledge in Biology, Physics and Chemistry which underpins the development of their understanding of the nature of the discipline. Learning how scientific knowledge becomes established through scientific enquiry enables students to appreciate the nature and status of scientific knowledge, understanding why it is open to revision in the light of new evidence, and how humankind’s knowledge is furthered through scientific investigation
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Our approach
During Key Stage 3 we focus on ensuring strong knowledge in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, which lays the groundwork for study in Key Stage 4 and beyond. Students will regularly revisit topics, gradually increasing the complexity of their understanding by building connections between different areas.
At KS4, all students will complete a programme of study to complete a minimum of two GCSEs in Science following the AQA Combined Science - Trilogy specification.
Year 7
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Animal Kingdom Forces |
Particles Cells |
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Reproduction Elements, Atoms and Compounds |
Gravity Interdependence |
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Energy Transfers Mixtures |
Electric Circuits: Current and Voltage Compounds |
Year 8
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Skeletal, Muscular and Respiratory System Movement & Pressure |
Compounds Acids and Alkalis Changing Substances & Reactions |
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Respiration and Photosynthesis Magnetism |
Life Diversity |
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Electric Circuits: Resistance Nutrition |
Light Earth Systems |
Year 9
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B3.1 Growth and Differentiation C3.1 The Periodic Table |
P3.1 Acceleration |
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B3.2 Human Interaction C3.2 Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry |
P3.2 Heating B3.3 Genetics |
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P3.3 Sound and Waves C3.3 Using Resources |
P3.4 Home Electricity |
Year 10
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• Organ Systems • Structure and Bonding |
• Movement • Plant and Material Cycling |
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• Extraction of metals • Energy Conservation |
• Chemical Analysis • Electric circuits and energy |
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• Health and disease • Radioactivity |
• Carbon Chemistry Evolution |
Year 11
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• Feedback and Control • Quantitative Chemistry • E. M. Radiation |
• Controlling Reproduction • Controlling Reactions • Force Fields |
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• Controlling Nature Our Atmosphere |
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