theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk · Web viewmake soluble salts by neutralising acids with metals, metal oxides, carbonates or alkalis and write equations for these reactions

YEAR 7 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Curriculum Content

Composite 1: Understand the Safety and Skills required for working Practically in Science:Component 1: Understand how to stay safe in

science Understand the use for different

types of lab equipment Understand how to use a Bunsen

burner Understand how to read scales

and take measurementsComponent 2: Understand when results are

accurate or precise Understand how to identify and

control risks in a lab Understand how variables are

used in scientific investigations Understand how to present data

in bar graphs and line graphsComponent 3: Understand how to plan an

investigation

Composite 2: Explore Chemical Reactions and Particle RearrangementsComponent 1: Understand atoms and elements Explore what compounds are and

how they are formed Understand chemical formulas and

equationsComponent 2: Understand what a mixture is Explore the properties of a

compound compared to the elements in it

Understand what physical and chemical changes are

Component 3: Understand what combustion is Understand the reactivity of

metals Understand how group 1 metals

react with oxygenComponent 4: Understand how metals react with

water Understand how to test for

hydrogen gas

Composite: Use the Particle Theory of Matter to explore Solutions, Chemical changes and the Rates of Chemical ReactionsComponent 1: Understand the properties of solid,

liquids and gases State ways matter can change Understand what makes objects

more dense than othersComponent 2: Use the particle theory of matter Understand why some substances

are soluble Explore a factor that can affect the

rate of solubilityComponent 3: Understand the concentration of

solutions Explore what the pH scale shows Understand how to identify acidic

and alkaline solutionsComponent 4: Explore the uses of acids Explore the uses of alkalis Explore neutralisation reactionsComponent 5: Explore which antacid tablet is the

most effective at neutralizing acid Understand why some reactions are

reversible Consolidate learning in the unitComponent 6: Understand what is meant by the

collision theory Explore how changes in

temperature can affect reaction rate Explore how changes in

concentration can affect reaction rate

Component 7: Explore how changes in surface area

can affect reaction rate Explore how changes in pressure

can affect reaction rate Understand the effect of using a

catalyst on reaction rate Calculate rates of reaction

Composite: Understand how Energy is stored and how it is transferredComponent 1: Understand how energy is stored Explore the difference between

heat and temperature Understand how to present

changes in energy storesComponent 2: Understand how to calculate

efficiency Understand what a gravitational

potential energy store is Understand what kinetic energy

stores areComponent 3: Understand what elastic potential

energy is Understand what work done is Understand how to calculate

Power using different equationsComponent 4: Explore ways of reducing

unwanted energy transfers Understand how energy transfers

by conduction Understand how energy transfers

by convectionComponent 5: Understand how energy transfers

by radiation Understand how non-renewable

energy is used to generate electricity

Understand how energy can be generated from renewable resources

Component 6: Understand how to perform

calculations using significant figures

Understand how to handle data

Composite: Understand the Fundamentals of Force and MotionComponent 1: Understand what scalar and

vector quantities are Understand the difference

between contact and non-contact forces

Explore the difference between mass and weight

Component 2: Explore what happens to motion

when forces are balanced Understand how levers affect

moments Understand how pressure acts in

a fluidComponent 3: Understand how to calculate

speed Understand how to calculate

average speed from a distance-time graph

Understand how to calculate acceleration using velocity

Component 4: Understand how to calculate

acceleration from velocity-time graphs

Understand how and when objects reach terminal velocity

Understand how mass and acceleration can affect force

Component 5: Understand Newton’s third law Understand what factors can

affect the stopping distance of a car

Explore car safety features

Composite: Understand the structure and function of living organisms Component 1: Understand how the body is

organised Understand how microscopy

techniques have developed over time

Explore the structure of animal cells

Component 2: Explore the structure of plant

cells Explore prokaryotic cells Explore how some cells are

specialised to carry out a particular function

Component 3: Understand the process of

diffusion Understand the process of

osmosis Explore how water is lost from

the leaves of a plantComponent 4: Understand the process of

photosynthesis Explore how the rate of

photosynthesis can be affected Understand the structure of the

leafComponent 5: Explore how the human digestive

system works Understand the role of enzymes

on digestion Explore the factors that affect the

rate of enzyme activityComponent 6: Explore how digestion is made

efficient in the body Understand the process of

aerobic respiration in the body Understand the process of

anaerobic respiration Explore what metabolism is

Composite 1: Know the body basics for Sex educationComponent 1: Understand the process of

Puberty State the changes that occur

during Puberty Understand how hormones

control the menstrual cycle Explore the different forms of

contraception that are availableComponent 2: Understand how infertility

treatments are used Understand the process of

sexual intercourse

Composite 2: Understand how species are interdependent and Interact within an EnvironmentComponent 1: Explore the importance of

ecosystems Explore how changing abiotic

factors can affect an ecosystem Understand how to construct

food chainsComponent 2: Explore organism relationships

from food webs Explore the relationship

between predator and prey populations

Explore what pyramids for food chains can represent

Component 3: Explore how animals compete

for resources Explore how animals are

adapted to survive Explore how plants are adapted

to surviveComponent 4: Explore different conservation

methods Understand how carbon is

recycled Understand how to measure

population size in a habitatComponent 5: Understand how indicator

SCIENCE YEAR 7

Understand how to test for carbon dioxide

Component 5: Understand how substances can

be displaced during reactions Consolidate unit of learning to

transfer understanding to new contexts

species are used to determine pollution levels

Prior knowledge and skills (from previous year /key stage)

Students should recognise how to control variables where necessaryStudents should be able to record resultsStudents should be able to take measurements Students can identify that some changes cannot be reversed if a new material is made

-students know that some materials dissolve to form solutions-students can identify solids, liquids and gasses and suggest how to separate mixtures based on filtering, sieving and evaporating

-Students should recognise that frictional forces cause heat energy

-students can identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces-students recognise that some mechanisms, including levers, pulleys and gears, allow a smaller force to have a greater effect.-students understand that objects fall towards Earth because of the force of gravity

-Students can identify characteristics in plants, animals and microorganisms -students can identify the main parts of the human circulatory system

-Students recognise how living things are classified-students can describe differences in life cycles of mammals, amphibians, insects and birds.-students can identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment

Assessment Objectives

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideasAO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2a) make judgements 2b) draw conclusions

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures.AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2a) make judgements 2b) draw conclusions


AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures.AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2a) make judgements 2b) draw conclusions3a) develop experimental procedures 3b) improve experimental procedures.



Vocabulary / Key Subject Terminology

Independent variableDependant Variable

Control VariableHypothesisAccuracyPrecision

DensitySolubilitySolventSolute

Saturated solutionNeutralisation

Rate of reaction

Energy storeKinetic Energy

Gravitational potential energyElastic energy

Thermal energyChemical energy

EfficiencyFinite

Non Contact forceContact force

SpeedVelocityFriction

Pressure

NucleusCytoplasm

ChloroplastsChlorophyll

PhotosynthesisEnzymes

Aerobic respirationAnaerobic respiration

CommunityEcosystemPopulation

BioticAbiotic

InterdependentBiodiversity

Assessment 1 100 knowledge retrieval questions from AUT1

100 knowledge retrieval questions from AUT1 and AUT2

100 knowledge retrieval questions from AUT1, AUT2 and SP1

100 knowledge retrieval questions from AUT1, AUT2, SP1 and SP2

100 knowledge retrieval questions from AUT1, AUT2, SP1, SP2 and SUM1

100 knowledge retrieval questions from AUT1, AUT2, SP1, SP2, SUM1 and SUM2

Assessment 2 Mastery task Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks

- Mastery tasks- End of year progression test to formally assess progress against the curriculum

Cross Curricular Links with other Faculties

-Skills topics for analysing data and drawing conclusions links with the skills course in Geography for AUT 1 whereby students in both science and geography will be analysing raw data to identify trends and patterns along with valid conclusions using their knowledge and understanding.-Maths AUT 1 focuses on drawing graphs and describing trends

-Maths focus on drawing graphs and describing trends -Links with food technology in terms of accurately measuring amounts of substances

-Students use formulas and change the subjects of equations which is in line with maths SPR 1 SOL

-The autobiographical unit in English can serve to look at Isaac Newton-The use of equations, formulas and graph interpretation links with mathematics- students study weight/mass with quantities in year 8 composite 4 for Spanish

Links to PE in terms of the content surrounding gas exchange, respiration and the effects of exercise on the body.- students study body parts and illnesses in year 9 composite 3 for Spanish

Links with Geography ecosystems, desert, weather and climate discussing the impact of human population explosion

Knowledge Organiser content

Variables, accuracy and precision, planning an investigation, presenting data, drawing graphs, Atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures, types of chemical reactions, word equations, gas tests

Particle theory, changes of state, density, solubility, acids, alkalis, neutralisation, reversible and irreversible reactions, reaction rates

Energy stores, kinetic energy, gravitation potential energy, elastic energy, conservation of energy, work done, power, energy resources, energy transfer diagrams, maths in science

Forces, speed, distance-time, velocity-time, acceleration, momentum, Newton’s Laws, moments, levers, gears, road safety, pressure, Hooke’s Law

microscopes and magnification , animal cells, plant cells, prokaryotes, specialised cells, diffusion, osmosis, transpiration, cells tissues and organs, organ systems, respiration, photosynthesis, digestion and enzymes, metabolism

Ecosystems, food chains, food webs, predator prey relationships, pyramids of numbers and biomass, abiotic and biotic factors, competition, animal adaptations, plant adaptations, maintaining biodiversity, carbon cycle, sampling techniques, investigating pollution

Extra-Curricular Offer

Practical planners Club-students carry out a series of practical investigations looking into hypotheses and variables

Solution Squad Club-Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the

specification but relevant to the application of their learning

Bright Sparks club- Students explore this unit further using a series of

practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the

application of their learning

May the force be with you club-Students explore this unit further

using a series of practical investigations off the specification but

relevant to the application of their learning

Metabolic masters clubStudents explore this unit further

using a series of practical investigations off the specification but

relevant to the application of their learning

Earth Warriors club-Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning


Curriculum Content

Composite: Understand the Structure of the atom and its Historical Development over time Component 1: Understand the structure of

the atom Understand what an Isotope is Understand the difference

between an atom and an IonComponent 2: Understand how the periodic

table has been developed Understand how the model of

the atom has changed over time.

Understand the properties of metals and non-metals

Component 3: Understand the properties of

the transition elements Understand the properties of

the group 1 elements Understand the properties of

the group 7 elementsComponent 4: Understand the patterns in

reactivity of Group 1 and 7 Understand the properties of

the group 8/0 elements Consolidate learning and

understanding through a Mastery Task

Component 5: Understand chemical formula

and chemical equations Understand how to calculate

the relative formula mass of a compound

Understand the Law for the Conservation of mass

Component 6: Understand why some

chemical reactions appear to change in mass

Understand how measurements can have a degree of uncertainty

Understand how to find the concentration of a solution

Component 7: Understand how the yield of a

chemical reaction is calculated Understand why the yield in a

Composite: Understand the different processes of Separating Mixtures and the Use of Materials on the Earth’s Atmosphere Component 1: Understand what a mixture is Understand the process of Filtration Understand what Hydrocarbons are

and how they can be usedComponent 2: Understand what an Alkane is Understand what Crude oil is and how

it can be separated Understand what an Alkene isComponent 3: Understand what Cracking is Understand what a Polymer is Understand the properties of PolymersComponent 4: Understand the importance of

Recycling Explore ideas surrounding the burning

of fuels Consolidate learning through the

application to unfamiliar contexts State some uses of fuels. Describe what makes a good fuel. Write word and symbol equations for

burning common fuelsComponent 5: Understand the implications of Global

Warming Understand the implications of Acid

rain Understand the composition of gases

in earths early atmosphereComponent 6: Understand the composition of gases

in earth’s atmosphere Understand the importance of the

Carbon Cycle Understand how humans are impacting

their environment

Composite: Understand the Principles of Electricity and how Magnetic Forces can Induce an Electrical Current

Component 1: Explore static electricity Explore key features in electrical

circuits Explore the properties of series

circuitsComponent 2: Explore the properties of parallel

circuits Explore the effects of resistance

on current and voltage in a circuitComponent 3: Explore the structure of plugs Explore the power of electrical

appliances Understand magnetism and

magnetic forcesComponent 4: Understand how a compass

works and how magnetic field lines are formed around a magnet

Understand what a solenoid is Understand what an

Electromagnet isComponent 5: Understand how an Electric

Motor works Understand how a loud speaker is

able to generate sound Understand how transformers

work

Composite: Understand the Properties and uses of Different Types of Wave Component 1: Explore the features of a wave Understand the difference

between transverse and longitudinal waves

Investigate how to measure the speed of a wave

Component 2: Understand the reflection of light Understand the refraction of light Explore the properties of sound

wavesComponent 3: Explore the properties and uses

of ultrasound Explore how Earthquakes are

detected Understand the types of wave

that make up the electromagnetic spectrum

Component 4: Understand the properties and

uses of gamma rays Understand the properties and

uses of X rays Understand the properties and

uses of InfraredComponent 5: Understand the properties and

uses of microwaves Explore how we communicate

with waves

Composite: Understand the Development of Genetic EvolutionComponent 1: Understand what DNA is and the

importance of Genes Explore how features can be

affected by genes or the environment

Predict the probability of a characteristic being inherited

Component 2: Understand the importance of

Mendel’s investigations in testing and investigating Hypotheses

Predict the probability of an inherited disease being passed on to offspring

Understand the importance and usefulness of stem cells

Component 3: Understand the importance of

Genetic screening Understand the importance of

the human genome Explore how variation exists

within all speciesComponent 4: Understand how all species of

living things evolved from simple life forms

Understand the process of Natural Selection

Explore how Lamarck’s theory of evolution was different to Darwin’s

Component 5: Explore how organisms can

become extinct Understand how fossils can give

us evidence for evolution Explore how organisms can be

ClassifiedComponent 6: Understand the difference

between Sexual and Asexual reproduction

Understand how Selective Breeding can be used to choose desirable characteristics

Explore the different methods of producing cloned organisms

Understand the benefits and concerns of Genetically Modified

Composite 1: Understand changes within the human body, how to stay healthy within a sexual relationship and methods to treat infertility in Sex educationComponent 1: Explore how puberty

prepares us for conception Explore the female

reproductive system Explore the male

reproductive system Consolidate our knowledge

of Sex Education

Composite 2: Understand how our Body Regulates and Responds to Changes in the internal and external environmentsComponent 1: Understand what

homeostasis is and the importance of regulating internal conditions in the body

Explore how the body coordinates movement and protects itself from harm

Explore the factors that affect the reaction times of an individual

Component 2: Understand what the

Endocrine system is and what it is responsible for

Understand the importance of controlling the glucose levels in the body

Explore the different hormones involved in the menstrual cycle

Component 3: Explore the different forms

of contraception that are available

Understand what a non-communicable disease is and the factors that can increase your chances of developing a non-communicable disease

SCIENCE YEAR 8

chemical reaction is never 100%

crops Understand what a communicable disease is and the role pathogens play in spreading diseases

Component 4: Explore bacterial diseases

and preventing their spread Explore viral diseases and

compare them to bacterial diseases

Understand the difference between a fungal disease and a protist disease

Component 5: Understand how the

immune system protects the body from disease

Understand how Antibiotics can be used to protect us from some types of disease

Understand how a Vaccination can protect us from diseases

Explore the process by which new drugs are developed


-Students can identify changes associated with some reactions such as burning and on the action of acid with bicarbonate of soda-students should be able to construct simple word equations

-Students should have knowledge of how to separate mixtures through filtering, sieving and evaporation-students should recognise some gases released from reactions

-students can recognise symbols used in a simple circuit diagram-students can associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit

-Students recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines-Students understand that objects are seen because light enters the eyes-students can recognise reflection

-Recognise that living things have changes over time and that fossils provide information about living organisms that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago-identify that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents.-identify how adaptations may lead to evolution

-students should be able to describe how some nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.-students should recognise the effects of exercise



AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures.


AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures.AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2a) make judgements 2b) draw conclusions3a) develop experimental procedures

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2b) draw conclusions

AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2b) draw conclusions3b) improve experimental procedures.

Vocabulary / Proton Global warming Resistance Longitudinal Gamete Hormone

Key Subject Terminology

ElectronNeutron

ConservationExothermic

Endothermic

EmissionAlkaneAlkene

Physical processMixture

CurrentChargeVoltage

Series circuitsParallel Circuit

Permanent magnet

TransverseOscillationReflectionRefraction

Perpendicular

AlleleHomozygousHeterozygous

DominantRecessiveExtinction

ReceptorStimulusEffectorPlaceboEfficacyToxicity







Assessment 2 Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks



Links to maths for plotting data on graphs as well as completing algebraic style equations and interpreting data to describe trends

- students study environmental problems and solutions in year 9 composite 4 for SpanishLinks to English in relation to ‘News’ for the impact of global warming in current Government arguments and politics which is represented in the News frequentlyLinks to Maths with interpretation data from graphs and pie charts along with describing trends in data

Links with KS3 maths when students must change the subject of a formula and complete calculations using standard form

Links with KS3 maths when students must change the subject of a formula and complete calculations using standard form

This unit serves to aid in the science behind natural selection and evolution ready for the yr 9 AUT 1 teaching of Jekyll and Hyde

Links to KS4 History for the unit titled History of medicine


Atomic structures and electron configuration, isotopes, atoms into ions, periodic table, atomic model, metals and non metals, transition elements, group 1, group 7, group 0/8, chemical formulas and balancing equations, masses in reactions, % yield and atom economy, exothermic and endothermic, equilibrium

Cracking, alkanes, alkenes, polymers, distillation, reduce, recycling, global warming, Early atmosphere of the Earth

circuits, circuit symbols, current, potential difference, voltage, parallel and series circuit, electro magnets, generators, magnets, magnetism, static electricity

Transverse, Longitudinal waves, properties of waves, uses of waves, electromagnetic spectrum, uses of EM waves, reflection, refraction, communicating with waves

DNA, Genes, inherited and environmental characteristics, Genetic crosses, the human genome, Mendel, genetic disorders, genetic screening, stem cells, variation, evolution, natural selection, Lamarck, fossils, extinction, selective breeding, cloning, GM crops, classification

Homeostasis. The nervous system and reflexes, Reaction times, endocrine system, controlling blood glucose levels, hormones in menstruation, contraception, non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases and pathogens, bacterial diseases, viral diseases, fungal and protist diseases, the immune system and white blood cells, antibiotics, vaccinations, developing new drugs


The Big Bang Club: Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning

The Climate Club Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning

Essential Electronics Club: Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning

Space Blasters Club: Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning

DNAwesome Club: Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning

Germ Busters Club: Students explore this unit further using a series of practical investigations off the specification but relevant to the application of their learning

SCIENCE YEAR 9

Year 9 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Curriculum Content Composite: Understand the Role

of Science in Pharmaceuticals and Similar based IndustriesComponent 1: Understand the differences

between elements, compounds and mixtures

Understand what makes a chemical substance pure

Understand what makes a chemical substance impure

Investigate the purity of a medicine based on properties

Component 2: Understand how

formulations are used in the medicine and other industries

Explore the origins of common medical drugs

Understand how illness and disease spread in society

Understand how the body’s immune system works

Component 3: Consolidate learning and

demonstrate skills of mastery Explore the role of antibiotics

using analysis from aseptic techniques

Explore how vaccination programmes work

Understand how diseases are spread by viruses

Component 4: Understand how diseases are

spread by bacteria Understand how diseases are

caused by fungi ] Understand how diseases are

caused by protists Understand how monoclonal

antibodies are produced and used

Component 5: Understand the stages in the

development of new medical drugs

Consolidate learning and demonstrate skills of mastery

Explore and understand non-communicable diseases

Understand the effect of lifestyle on non-communicable diseases

Component 6: Understand how the body

Composite: Understand the Role of Science in Forensics and analysis Component 1: Understand how DNA is used

for profiling Understand DNA and the

genome Understand the process of

decomposition Understand factors that can

affect the rate of decayComponent 2: Explore the rate of

decomposition Explore how different

microscopes are sued to observe samples


Explore the use of chromatography in forensic science

Component 3: Understand how to test for

different gases Understand how to evaluate air

and water pollution using indicator species

Explore the level of pollution in samples of water

Component 4: Explore why drinking some

water could cause illness or death

Explore water samples to investigate whether they are potable

Understand how waste water is treated

Component 5: Understand what factors can

affect the stopping distance of a car

Explore how speed is used by forensics science

Understand how mass and acceleration can affect force

Investigate factors that can affect momentum

Component6: Understand the application of

maths in science Explore careers in science

Composite: Understand the role of science in Zoology and marine biologyComponent 1: Understand how organisms in

interact in an ecosystem Understand how organisms

compete in an ecosystem Understand how organisms

are adapted to their environment

Understand how organisms are adapted to their environment

Component 2: Understand how fish are

adapted to aquatic environments

Understand the adaptations if a fish’s Anatomy

Component 3: Understand how organisms

are organised into feeding relationships


Understand how human population can affect biodiversity and ecosystems

Understand methods that achieve food security

Component 4: Explore the impact of natural

habitat destruction Understand how the effect

upon the environment causes changes to organism distribution

Explore reasons why animals become extinct

Explore how fossils developComponent 5: Explore how the impact of

human activities is being reduced

Explore careers in science

Composite: Understand the Role of Science in Cardiology and the Human Body

Component 1: Understand how the body is

organised Understand what makes up the

components in our blood Explore the role of the blood vessels

in the body Explore the role of the heart in the

bodyComponent 2: Understand how coronary heart

disease can be treated Consolidate learning and

demonstrate skills of mastery Understand how surface

area:volume ratio can affect exchange surfaces

Understand how we release energy and the effects of exercise

Component 3: Understand how the digestive

system works to break down food Understand how to test for starch

and sugars Understand how to test for protein Understand how to test for lipidsComponent 4: Understand metabolic rate and

factors that can affect it Understand the application of maths

in science Explore the role of a neurologist in

studying the brain

Composite: Understand the Role of Science in Radiography:Component 1: Understand the structure of the

atom and isotopes Understand the difference

between irradiation and contamination

Understand the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation

Understand the uses of radiation in society and their dangers

Component 2: Understand what happens during

radioactive decay Understand why a knowledge of

half-life is important for radiography

Understand what causes background radiation

Understand how nuclear fission reactions occur

Component 3: Understand how nuclear fusion

reactions occur Explore the Chernobyl disaster Explore the properties of

transverse and longitudinal waves Investigate the speed of wavesComponent 4: Explore the properties and uses

of sound waves Explore the properties and uses

of the electromagnetic spectrum Explore the use of X rays and CT

scans Explore the properties and uses

of ultrasoundComponent 5: Understand how heat travels by

infrared radiation Explore black body radiation Understand why objects appear

to be the colour they are Explore the reflection of light

wavesComponent 6: Explore the refraction of light

waves Understand the application of

maths in science Explore the role of a radiographer

is diagnosing cancer

Composite 1: Understand how Sexual Intercourse leads to Fertilisation in Sex educationComponent 1: Explore the process of

sexual intercourse Understand how STIs

affect the human reproductive system

Understand the various stages of pregnancy

Consolidate our knowledge of sex education

Composite 2: Understand the Role of Science Engineering and automotive:Component 1: Explore contact and non-

contact forces Understand resultant

forces Understand what work

done is Understand the principles

of momentsComponent 2: Understand the use of

levers and gears Understand how pressure

is used for hydraulics Explore the use of forces

in industry Accurately read and find

the average speed from a distance-time graph

Component 3: Understand how to

interpret velocity time graphs

Understand how to calculate acceleration

Understand how and when objects reach terminal velocity

Explore how air resistance acts on objects

Component 4: Explore how an

understanding of how air resistance is used in sports

Explore how an understanding of how water resistance is used in sports

Explore how shape affects

controls blood glucose Understand the causes of

diabetes Understand how cancers

form and spread Understand the effects of

caffeine on the bodyComponent 7: Understand the application

of maths in science Explore careers in science

water resistance Explore car safety

features


Pupils should identify how pathogens can spread and examples of bacterial, viral and fungal infections

Pupils should recognise that two liquids can be soluble and identify how to take measurements to calculate speed

Students should be able to state examples of biotic and abiotic factors and recognise adaptations for animals living in different habitats

Students should be able to identify key structures of the heart and blood vessels that transport blood through the double circulatory system. Students should identify the equations for aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Students should be able to state key differences between longitudinal and transverse wave and know the properties of waves. They should be able to state the law of reflection.

Students should identify examples of contact and non contact forces and how forces can affect an objects shape, speed and direction.








Vocabulary / Key Subject Terminology

PathogensPlaceboEfficacyToxicity

Formulations

GenomeChromosomes

DNAStopping distances

BioticAbiotic

CompetitionBiodiversityEcosystem

EnzymesCatalysts

RespirationAerobic

Anaerobic

Longitudinal Transverse

IsotopeIrradiation

Contamination

AccelerationPressure

Contact forceNon-contact force

Resultant force







Assessment 2 Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks Mastery tasks



- students study body parts and illnesses in year 9 composite 3 for SpanishEnglish are studying Jekyll and Hyde at this stage in their curriculum which has links to the science of developing drugs, bacterial resistance and immunity-the assessment mastery task in science is in the context of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Cross curricular links with maths using standard form, significant figures and SI units for data analysis

Links with Geography ecosystems, desert, weather and climate

Cross-curricular links with PE who also study the structure of the heart and look into some of the effects of exercise such as breathing and pulse rates.

Links with mathematics who also focus on changing the subject in an equation and rearrange formulas. For science tangents, algebra and describing trends in graphs also relies heavily on mathematics.

Links with mathematics who also focus on changing the subject in an equation and rearrange formulas. Links with PE for resistance training from year 7.


Elements, compounds, mixtures, pure substances, impure substances, formulations, discovery of drugs, communicable diseases, immune system, bacterial, viral, fungal and protist diseases, monoclonal antibodies, developing new drugs, non communicable diseases, health and lifestyle, blood glucose levels, diabetes, cancer, smoking and its effects, alcohol, caffeine and reaction times, careers

DNA profiling, human genome, decomposition, factors affecting decay, microscopes, chromatography, testing for gases, indicator species, analysing water samples, potable water, waste water treatment, stopping distance, speed and velocity, force and acceleration, momentum

Communities, ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors, competition, adaptations, feeding relationships, human impact and population, food security, deforestation, peat bogs, global warming, environmental impacts, extinction, fossils, maintaining biodiversity

Blood, blood vessels, heart, coronary heart disease, tissues, organs and organ systems, organs in exchange, Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, the effects of exercise, digestive system, food, enzymes, metabolism

Atoms, isotopes, contamination, irradiation, nuclear radiation, decay, background radiation, half-life, dangers and uses of radiation, fission, fusion, waves, reflection, refraction. EM spectrum waves

Contact and non-contact forces, resultant forces, work done, moments, levers and gears, pressure, distance-time graphs, velocity-time graphs, terminal velocity, acceleration, uniform acceleration, resistance, car safety features


The chemist club-students will develop their understanding of formulations further using practical investigative work

CSI Club-students will incorporate a range of forensic analysis techniques to solve a crime

Animal welfare club-Students will study a variety of animals including the science pets and a range of other species that will be brought in to see. Their understanding will be stretched beyond the specification to enhance their application skills.

Bodily basics club-students will explore the human body and the anatomy of other species in detail to apply their learning to familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

Astronomy club-students will explore how waves and radiation have helped

build our knowledge of the solar system

Engineering enterprise club- Students explore this unit further using a series of

practical investigations off the specification but relevant to

the application of their learning

SCIENCE YEAR 10 AQA Combined Trilogy science and Triple Science


Curriculum Content

Composite 1: 4.1 Understand the fundamentals of Cell Biology and microscopes. Component 1: identify the structure of plant, animal, prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, and the functions of major structures. Component 2: compare the level of detail revealed by light and electron microscopes, calculating magnifications. Component 3: describe how cells divide by mitosis and the application of this in cloning techniques. Component 4: Describe the use of stem cells in producing new tissues and organs.Component 5: Evaluated the use of stem cells in terms of ethical and moral considerations

Composite 2: 4.2Understand the organisation in animals and plants and how the environment can affect them. Component 1 : investigate food breakdown from food testing. Component 2 : discover and explain why enzymes are so important and investigate the effect of ph on enzyme activity. Component 3 : explain the role of enzymes in digestion and how the digestive system is adapted to its function. Component 4 : describe and explain gas exchange surfaces in plants and animals. Component 5 : describe transport in animals and research facts about coronary heart disease.

Composite 1: 4.3 Understand how the body fights Infection and respondsComponent 1: understand the differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases. Component 2: investigate risk factors linked to health and will then look at the different pathogens and some of the diseases they cause. Component 3: explain how the immune system and how vaccinations are used to prevent the spread of disease. Component 4: describe how drugs are developed and why clinical trials are needed.

Composite 2: 4.4 Understand the basics Biogenetics in plants. Component 1 : describe process of photosynthesis, including the many uses of glucose in the plant. Component 2 : investigate how to test a leaf for the presence of starch and investigate how to change the rate of photosynthesis. Component 3 : explain how leaves are adapted for photosynthesis. Component 4 : explain how the process of photosynthesis is linked to increasing food production. Component 5: compare the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, and learn about the uses of anaerobic respiration in baking and brewing.

Composite 1: 5.1 Understand the Atomic structure and the periodic tableComponent 1 : identify the strucutre of atoms and use a range of different models to describe both the atoms themselves and the physical and chemical properties of the elements and compounds they form. Component 2 : explore how atomic models have developed as new data became available and how the periodic table was constructed. Component 3 : expalin how testing predictions can support or refute new scientific ideas.

Composite 2: 5.2 Understand bond structures and the properties of matterComponent 1: describe and explain the different types of bonding; ionic, covalent and metallic. Component 2 : identify how to represent both ionic and covalent bonding using dot and cross diagrams. Component 3 : describe suitable diagrams to show metallic bonding and find out about delocalised electrons. Component 4: calculate the charge on the ions in an ionic compound. Component 5 : explore the types of structures produced by the different types of bonding. This includes giant ionic structures, small molecules, polymers, giant covalent structures, and metals and alloys. Component 6 : investigate properties of each substance type, concentrating on the explanations around bonding and structure. This will include knowledge of intermolecular forces, which is supported by a lesson on states of matter whereby students use the particle theory to explain changes of state. Component: describe and explain specific examples of bonding types; for giant covalent it is graphite and diamond. Component 8: explain the properties of specific examples based on structure and bonding. Component 9 : explore the new developments of graphene, fullerenes and nanoparticles.

Composite 1: 5.3 Understand Quantitative chemistry by determining the formulas for compounds and using equation for reactions. Component 1 : Identify common symbols and equations. Component 2 : calculate relative formula masses and be introduced to moles. Component 3: use moles to calculate reacting masses and to balance equations, and learn how to calculate theoretical and percentage yields. Component 4 : describe how concentration is expressed and use this in simple titrations. Component 5: describe how to calculate gas volumes and how they apply in equations.

Composite 2: 5.4 Understand Chemical Changes are vital extraction of metals and producing salts. Component 1: explain the oxidation and reduction of metals in terms of loss or gain of oxygen or electrons. Component 2: deduce a reactivity series of metals based on experimental results, and relate this to the tendency of metals to form positive ions and the extraction method used to extract each metal.Component 3: make soluble salts by neutralising acids with metals, metal oxides, carbonates or alkalis and write equations for these reactions. Component 4: distinguish between strong acids and concentrated acids, and explain what happens during neutralisation. Component 5: identify the products formed when molten or dissolved binary compounds are electrolysed, and write equations for the reactions at each electrode.

Composite 3: 5.5 Understand how interactions of particles involves Energy Changes

Component 1 : identify exothermic and endothermic changes, use reaction profiles to describe them, calculate theoretical energy transfers using bond energies and investigate the variables that affect the temperature changes in solutions.

Component 2 : investigate voltaic cells and fuel cells and evaluate their usefulness as sources of energy.Component 3 : identify independent, dependent and control variables; identify the main hazards in practical contexts; plan experiments to test hypotheses; carry out experiments appropriately; describe techniques; read measurements from scales; make and record observations; present data appropriately; recognise and describe patterns and trends; use models in explanations; use

Composite 1: 6.1 Understand energy changes in a system and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes. Component 1 : identify different types of energy transfers, especially elastic potential energy, gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Component 2 : calculate work done and power and how they are useful in different ways. Component 3: describe temperature and how this relates to energy. Component 4 : recognise that different substances have different specific heat capacities and the consequences of this, e.g. causing the wind between the land and the sea. Component 5 : use the law of conservation of energy and will look at both useful and waste energies. Component 6 : describe what efficiency is; not just how to calculate it but also the importance of improving the efficiency of transducers and various ways in which this can be done. Component 7 : compare different energy resources of Earth that are used, particularly in terms of generating electricity.Component 8 : explore the advantages and disadvantages of the different resources and how our use of such resources may change in the future, both at a local and a global scale. Component 9 : justify decisions about their own energy use in the future.

Composite 2: 6.2 Understand the basics of Electricity how is it supplied to domestic users. Component 1: identify different types of circuit and describe some of the key features of each type of circuit. Component 2: distinguish between current and potential difference and investigate factors that affect resistance in a circuit.Component 3: explain how electricity is transmitted to homes and the features of mains electricity. Component 4: investigate power and energy transfers and calculate power.

Composite 1: 6.3 Understand Particle model of Matter and the role of particles when thinking about density, changes between states of matter, pressure and volume.

Component 1: describe and apply their understanding of particle behaviour to the energy in closed systems of solids, liquids and gases with a particular focus on internal energy, specific heat capacity and latent heat.

Component 2: develop own models of microscopic particle motion to understand some macroscopic behaviours.

Component 3 : describe the effects of latent heat in exploring, both qualitatively and quantitatively, how matter changes state from one phase to the other.

Component 4 : explain the fundamental theory behind the gas laws.

Composite 5: analyse basic particle theory as well as thinking and investigating how pressure affects volume and how temperature affects volume, while solving problems for both relationships.

Composite 2: 6.4 Understand Atomic Structure and the historic changes. Component 1: describe the current model of the atoms, and how ideas about the structure of the atom have changed over the years. Component 2: describe the three types of ionising radiation and consider hazards related to and uses of each type of radiation.

data to make predictions; and communicate findings and reasoned conclusions.


Students should recognise the organisation of the body and the structure and function of cells including prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Students should understand how pathogens can spread and examples of diseases they cause, along with prevention methods and treatments.

-Students should recognise subatomic particles and why atoms form bonds. They should also describe ions formed.

-students can use atomic mass to calculate formula mass. Students should also understand why mass is conserved in reactions.-students will recognise key features of the pH scale and identify reactions as endothermic or exothermic.

-Students can identify the different types of energy store, how energy is dissipated and the types of energy resource we use.-Students should also compare the differences between series and parallel circuits-Students understand the structure of the plug and how the national grid transmits energy around the UK

-Students can use the particle theory to explain changes in state-Students can recall and use the density equation-students can explain the internal energy changes when particles change state-students can describe properties of alpha, beta and gamma- students can determine half-life from a graph


AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideasAO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2a) make judgements 2b) draw conclusions3a) develop experimental procedures 3b) improve experimental procedures.






Assessment 1 Mastery Task Mastery Task Mastery Task Mastery Task Mastery Task Mastery Task

Assessment 2 EOT Exam EOT Exam EOT Exam EOT Exam EOT Exam EOT Exam


Curriculum Content

Composite 1: 4.5 Explore the structure and function of the nervous and hormonal system to maintain HomeostasisComponent 1: Identify the different components of the CNS and the Endocrine system.Component 2: Describe the functions of the main hormones in the endocrine system.Component 3: Explain the process of negative feedback in different contexts.Component 4: Compare and contrast hormonal and nerve responses.Component 5: Evaluate the use of IVF to promote fertility and the use of contraceptives to control fertility.

Composite 2: 4.6 Understand the processes of Inheritance Evolution and Variation

Component 1: State what the genome of an organism is.Component 2: Investigate the structure of DNA and how genes code for proteins.Component 3: Describe how cells divide by meiosis to form gametes.Component 4: Interpret genetic cross diagrams in the form of Punnett squares.Component 5: Discuss how genes can be manipulated using techniques such as selective breeding and genetic engineering.

Composite 1: 4.7 Understand how all organisms within an ecosystem depend on each other for survival Component 1: Investigate the effects of abiotic factors on the ecosystem and predator prey relationships.Component 2: Investigate competition between organisms and how animals and plants are adapted for survival.Component 3: Describe how materials such as water and carbon are recycled in the environment.Component 4: Investigate the impact humans are having on the environment.

Composite 2: 5.6 Understand the Extent and rate of chemical changeComponent 1: Identify ways of speeding up reactions and use collision theory and ideas about activation energy to make predictions.Component 2: Explore reversible reactions and use Le Chateliers principle to predict the effects of changing temperature, pressure and concentration on equilibrium systems.Component 3: Identify variables and hazards in an investigation.Component 4: Plan and carry out investigations to test different hypotheses.Component 5: Recognise and describe patterns and trends in data Component 6: Use models and data to make predictions and communicate findings and reasoned conclusions.

Composite 3: 5.7 Understand the chemistry of Carbon (Organic Chemistry)Component 1: Describe how fractional distillation and cracking of crude oil is carried out to produce fuels.Component 2: Identify and describe the difference between alkanes and alkenes.Component 3: Recognise how organic molecules can be modified to produce new and useful materials such as polymers.

Composite 4: 5.8 Understand how scientists use Chemical analysis to detect specific chemicalsComponent 1: Describe what is meant by ‘pure substances’ and how they can be distinguished from mixtures.Component 2: Investigate and use instrumental methods to identify substances. Component 3: Carry out and describe the different tests used to test gases such as hydrogen, oxygen carbon dioxide and chlorine.

Composite 1: 5.9 Understand the Chemistry of the atmosphere Component 1: Describe how the composition of gases has changed from earths early atmosphere.Component 2: Explain why data needed to answer scientific questions may be uncertain, incomplete or unavailable.Component 3: Explore the way the atmosphere has changed over geological timescales.Component 4: Evaluate the environmental implications of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.Component 5: Explore the use of computer models to make predictions.Component 6: Evaluate the quality of evidence in reports about global climate change and learn how peer review works.

Composite 2: 5.10 Understand aspects of sustainable development in using earth’s resources Component 1: Investigate what is required to produce potable water and to treat waste water.Component 2: Consider alternative methods to extract a metal from low-grade ores that avoid the environmental impact of mining.Component 3: Compare the impact of products on the environment from the raw materials through to their disposal.Component 4: Consider the reusing, recycling or reducing of materials to sustain raw materials and have less impact on the environment.

Composite 3: 6.5 Understand what Forces and what they doComponent 1: Identify contact and non-contact forces.Component 2: Describe how forces affect objects and can cause acceleration and deceleration.Component 3: Recall Newtons three laws of motion.Component 4: Describe the turning effect of a force and how forces affect the pressure in solids, liquids and gases.

Composite 1: 6.6 Understand the behaviour WavesComponent 1: Describe the behaviour of Transverse and Longitudinal waves.Component 2: Describe the behaviour of electromagnetic waves.Component 3: Investigate the behaviour waves and learn about some applications of waves in medicine and other situations.Component 4: Investigate lenses and the difference between convex and concave lenses.

Composite 2: 6.7 Understand Magnetism and ElectromagnetsComponent 1: Describe the difference between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet.Component 2: Discuss the applications of electromagnets in different objects.Component 3: Explain how motors can be manipulated by changing the direction of current flow or the direction of the magnetic field.

Composite 3: Physics Only 6.8 Understand the origin and life cycle of starsComponent 1: Describe the theory that states the universe is expanding.Component 2: Investigate red-shift and the Big Bang to support the theory of the expanding universe.Component 3: Explore the role of gravity in the life cycle of stars.Component 4: Discuss how and why ideas about the universe have developed over time.

EXAM CONSOLIDATION

SCIENCE YEAR 11 AQA Combined Trilogy science and Triple Science


-Students can identify hormones and understand how genes are passed onto offspring

-students should be able to describe how some nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.

-Students should have knowledge of how to separate mixtures through filtering, sieving and evaporation-students should recognise some gases released from reactions

-students will have prior knowledge of stages in the evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere and dangers of greenhouse gas emissions-students will recognise forces as contact or non-contact

-Students recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines-Students understand that objects are seen because light enters the eyes-students can recognise reflection





AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific techniques and procedures.AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of: 1) scientific ideas 2) scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures.AO3: Analyse information and ideas to: 1a) interpret 1b) evaluate 2a) make judgements 2b) draw conclusions3a) develop experimental procedures3b) improve experimental procedures.


Assessment 1 Mastery Task: trends in reactivity application

Mastery Task: students must apply their understanding of processes to separate and make mixtures useful

Mastery Task: students apply their maths in science skills to different contexts and draw conclusions

Mastery Task: Students use their knowledge and understanding to draw conclusions

Assessment 2EOT Exam-GCSE questions level 1 and level 2 andSome exposure to level 3

EOT Exam-GCSE questions level 1 and level 2 andSome exposure to level 3



Documents

theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk · Web viewmake soluble salts by neutralising acids with metals, metal oxides, carbonates or alkalis and write equations for these reactions