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.
Head of Department
Natasha Taylor
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
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Animal Kingdom Forces |
Particles and Matter Atoms, Elements and Compounds |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Atomic Structure Cells |
Reproduction Energy |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Animal Kingdom II Mixtures |
Gravity, Weight and Space Movement and Pressure |
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Respiratory and Musculoskeletal System Acids and Alkalis |
Electricity I Magnetism |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Digestive System Electricity II |
Respiration and Photosynthesis Changing Substances |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Inheritance and Earth Systems |
Waves Light |
Year 9
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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B1 Cells C1 Atoms and Periodic Table I |
C1 Atoms and Periodic Table II P1 Energy |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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B2 Organisation (Digestive System) C2 Bonding and Structure I |
C2 Bonding and Structure II B2 Organisation (Circulatory System) |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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P4 Atoms and Radiation B2 Organisation (Plants) |
P3 Particle Model P2 Electricity |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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B3 Infection and Response P2 Electricity |
C4 Chemical Changes |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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C5 Energy Changes B4 Bioenergetics |
C3 Quantitative Chemistry P5 Forces |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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C6 Rates of Reaction P6 Waves |
B5 Homeostasis and Response C7 Organic Chemistry |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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B6 Inheritance and Variation C8 Chemical Analysis |
C9 Chemistry in the Atmosphere B7 Ecology |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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P7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism C10 Using Resources |
Revision |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Revision and GCSE exams | GCSE exams |