Science
Subject leader |
Clive Buchan |
Curriculum IntentAt The Turing School, the science curriculum provides a foundation for understanding the world and developing a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. By learning essential knowledge, methods, and processes of science, our students can recognize the power of rational explanation and analyse causes. Our Science curriculum also highlights the significant contribution science has made in the past and its importance in solving global challenges such as climate change, food availability, controlling disease and access to water. Moreover, our science curriculum provides students with diverse and valuable career opportunities that are crucial for economic, environmental, and social development, making it an essential component of the school's vision to support and develop successful, confident, and happy young adults. By learning science, students can develop cultural capital, respect for scientific knowledge, and aspirations to innovate and contribute to society. |
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Curriculum implementation |
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KS3Pupils will get 4 hours of Science a week. They will cover all aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Pupils will do practical experiments, analyse data, evaluate and understand how scientists work |
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Year 7In terms 1&2 students will study the following topics…
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Year 8In terms 1&2 students will study the following topics…
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Year 9In terms 1&2 students will study the following topics…
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KS4Pupils will get 5 hours of Science a week. They will cover all aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Pupils will do practical experiments, analyse data, evaluate and understand how scientists work.
Pupils will study the OCR gateway GCSE course. There is the option of Combined or Triple science.
Combined science gives students 2 GCSE’s (an average of all 3 sciences)
Triple Science gives students 3 GCSE’s (each science is treated as a separate subject and GCSE)
Combined science
Triple Biology
Triple Chemistry
Triple Physics |
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Year 10In terms 1&2 students will study the following topics…
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Year 11In terms 1&2 students will study the following topics…
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HomeworkPupils will receive homework through Google Classroom. This may be in the form of questions to do, videos to watch, research to do, quizzes online, etc. |
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Additional websites and resourcesCombined Science https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z2dqqhv
Triple Biology https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z3dj82p
Triple Chemistry https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z92x7hv
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Careers and EnrichmentTaking GCSE Science opens up a wide range of careers, which involve problem-solving skills, technical skill, using the scientific method, logic and reason.
The list below is a small selection of possibilities
The department will offer a science club and will involve students learning more about the things they love in science. |
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