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The Collins GCSE Science (9-1) Five Year Scheme of Work:

• Identifies ten key scientific concepts • Outlines the development of students’ understanding in these concepts over the five years from age 11 to 16• Maps to Collins Science, chapter by chapter, showing the detailed progression at the heart of the course

The Collins Science scheme of work can be used flexibly. Different examples are provided for how you can timetable, depending on the number of teachers you are using to teach GCSE and whether you are teaching it over a two or three year period.

Contents1. Progression in key ideas 2. Teaching a two year KS4 with two members of staff3. Teaching a two year KS4 with three members of staff4. Teaching a two year KS4 with one member of staff5. Teaching a three year KS4 with two members of staff

The Scheme of Work refers to the separate sciences at GCSE. If students are following a Combined Science course, most of the blocks will still apply although they will be reduced in amount. The same applies to students who are following a Foundation Tier pathway.

GCSE Science: Progression in key ideas

Cells & systems

Microbes & health

Genetics & evolution

Interdependence

Types of reactions

Particles

Energy

Waves

Electricity & magnetism

Forces

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)• effects of ‘recreational’ drugs on behaviour, health & life processes

Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)• viral & bacterialdiseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies

Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields

Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference & resistance, • magnetic fields, poles, attraction & repulsion• electromagnets & motors

Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers

Magnetism & electromagnetism, (GCSE Physics Ch8)• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation

Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy

Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Physics Ch6)• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation

Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound

Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating

Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in schanges of state• internal energy stored in materials

Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculations

Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions

Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells

Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation

Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)• variation• competition & natural selection• causes of extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks

Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation

Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance

Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3 Bk2 Ch2)• food webs, insect pollination & human food security• relationships in an environment• the role of variation in survival

Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)• composition of Earth & atmosphere• carbon dioxide & impact on climate• limited resources & recycling• the rock cycle• the carbon cycle

Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)• changes in Earth’s atmosphere & greenhouse gases• common atmospheric pollutants• climate change & carbon foot print

Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)• predation & trophic levels• energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security

Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)• combustion, thermal decomposition & oxidation reactions

Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion

Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis

Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites

Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)• hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymers & polymerisation• amino acids

Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)• assessing purity & separating mixtures• moles• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy

Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers

Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals

Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation

Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• friction & resistance of air & water

Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface

Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance

Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport

Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion

Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)• pressure & pressure differences in fluids

Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds, (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae

Pure & impure substances (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions

Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion

Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium

Atomic structure & periodic table, (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals

Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles

Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & decay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion

Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure

Reproduction (KS3 Bk1 Ch1)• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security

Breathing (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking

Nutrition & digestion (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis

Cellular respiration (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation

Cells & organisation (KS3 Bk1 Ch1)• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms

Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups

Photosynthesis (KS3 Bk2 Ch2)• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata

Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms

Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration

Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease

Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormon

3 3 3 3 3

Nutrition & digestion (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)

Pure & impure substances (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)

Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)

Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)

Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)

• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis

• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions

• combustion, thermal decomposition & oxidation reactions

• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy

• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating

No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Scientific Concept Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)

Reproduction (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)

Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)

Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)

Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)

Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)

Breathing (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)

• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms

• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security

• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae

• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion

• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• deformation of objects• friction• resistance of air & water• measurements of stretch or compression

• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation

• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking

Year

7

No of Weeks 6 6 6 6 3 3 6

Scientific Concept Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)

Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)

Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)

Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)

Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)

Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)

Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)

• heredity• differences between species• continuous & discontinuous variation• variation, competition & natural selection• changes in the environment & extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks

• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites

• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance

• effects of ‘recreational’ drugs on behaviour, health & life processes

• composition of Earth & atmosphere• production of carbon dioxide & impact on climate• efficacy of recycling• the rock cycle• Earth as a source of limited resources• the carbon cycle

• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions

• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratingsYe

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3 6 6

Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)

Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)

Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)

• food webs & insect pollination• human food security• how organisms affect & are affected by their environment• the role of variation in enabling living things to survive in the same ecosystem

• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis

• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference, battery & bulb ratings• resistance• conductors & insulators• magnetic poles, attraction & repulsion• magnetic fields• Earth’s magnetism, compass & navigation• electromagnets & motors

No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Scientific Concept Cellular respiration (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)

Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)

Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)


Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)

Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)

Photosynthesis (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)

• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation

• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups

• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion

• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in changes of state• internal energy stored in materials

• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields

• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface

• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata

Year

8

Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Two GCSE Staff

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Scientific Concept Cells

(Unit 1: Seedlings and coloured light)

Energy

(Unit 2: Sound reflectors)

Forces

(Unit 3: Barometric pressure)

Interdependance

(Unit 4: Rhododendrons)

Particles

(Unit 5: Milk glue)

Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.





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Scientific Concept Atomic structure & periodic table, (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)

Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)

Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)

Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)

Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)

Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)

• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals

• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers

• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound

• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles

• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation

• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & decay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion

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Scientific Concept Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)

Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)

Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)

Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)

Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)

Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)

• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormones

• abiotic factors, predation & trophic levels• biomass, energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security

• viral & bacterial diseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies

• crude oil, hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• homologous series, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymerisation• amino acids• synthetic & naturally occurring polymers, including DNA

• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation

• assessing purity & separating mixtures• identification of ions• moles• use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances & to volumes of gases• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy

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Magnetism & electromagnetism, (GCSE Physics Ch8)

Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)

• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• microphones & speakers• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation

• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion

No of Weeks 3 2 5 4 3 2 5

Scientific Concept Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)

Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)

Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)

Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Physics Ch6)

Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)

Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)

Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)

• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure

• pressure & pressure differences in fluids

• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals

• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation

• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium

• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells

• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport

Year

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No of Weeks 5 5 5 5 5 5

Scientific Concept Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)

Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)

Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)

Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)

Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)

Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)

• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms

• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration

• composition & evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere• carbon dioxide & methane as greenhouse gases• common atmospheric pollutants & their sources• climate change & carbon footprint

• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease

• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance

• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers

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Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Three GCSE Staff


3 3 3 3 3


Pure & impure substance (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)






• combustion, thermal decom position & oxidation reactions



No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3



Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds, (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)





Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)




Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds, (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)







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3 6 6







No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Scientific Concept Cellular respiration (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)














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• effects of ‘recreational’drugs on behaviour, health & life processes



• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculationsYe

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Energy


Forces


Interdependance


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Scientific Concept Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)







• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & dsecay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion

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No of Weeks 8 4 4 8 8

Scientific Concept Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)










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Scientific Concept Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)


Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Ch6)


Magnetism & electromagnetism (GCSE Physics Ch8)








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Scientific Concept Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)




Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)








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Scientific Concept Cellular respiration (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)














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• composition of Earth & atmosphere• production of carbon dioxide & impact on climate• efficacy of recycling• the rock cycle• Earth as a source sof limited resources• the carbon cycle


• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculationsYe

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Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, One GCSE Staff


3 3 3 3 3

Nutrition & digestion (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)










No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Reproduction (KS3 Bk1 Ch1)





Breathing (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)








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Energy


Forces


Interdependance


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Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Ch6)
















No of Weeks 2.5 2.5 1.5 1 2.5 1.5 1



Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)












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No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)













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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2






Cellular respiration (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)











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No of Weeks 8 8 8 8

Scientific Concept Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)








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• composition & evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere• carbon dioxide & methane as green house gases• common atmospheric pollutants & their sources• climate change & carbon footprint


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Scientific Concept Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)






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Scientific Concept Photosynthesis (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)




Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)










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• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculations

No of Weeks 8 8 8 8

Scientific Concept Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)








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Scientific Concept Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)


Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)






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Scientific Concept Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)


Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)








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No of Weeks 6 5 4 8 6 3

Scientific Concept Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Ch6)












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Interdependance


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