Very few aspects of modern life are unaffected by Science in the 21st century, and it is important that our students have a good understanding of Science so that they can make informed decisions about the implications and benefits of Science in an increasingly scientific and technological world. 

Our aim at Banovallum is to give our students the grounding in Science that they need so that they can go some way to understanding the world around them and to make the most out of it!  Many of our students choose to continue their studies in Science after Year 11 and our aim is to inspire as well as educate the next generation of engineers and scientists.

 In KS3 we follow the Exploring Science scheme of work.  The course covers the new 2014 National curriculum and is designed to lay the foundations for the new GCSE science course.  The course covers the three main science disciplines and introduces key ideas and concepts that are built upon in subsequent years in the school.

The content is divided into 36 thematic Units across the three science disciplines – Biology, Chemistry and Physics with the later units within each Science discipline requiring a higher level of understanding than those placed earlier.

Working Scientifically, Numeracy and Literacy Skills are also embedded throughout the course and will:

• Help them with using data;
• Require them to look at how Science works in the real world;
• Help to explain ideas from other subjects such as maths, geography or history;
• Communicate Scientific ideas effectively to different audiences.

Year 7

Biology	Chemistry	Physics
7A Cells, tissues, organs and systems	7E Mixtures and separation	7I Energy
7B Sexual reproduction in animals	7F Acids and Alkalis	7J Current electricity
7C Muscles and bones	7G The particle model	7K Forces
7D Ecosystems	7H Atoms, elements and molecules	7L Sound

 

Year 8

Biology	Chemistry	Physics
8A Food and Nutrition	8E Combustion	8I Fluids
8B Plants and their reproduction	8F The Periodic Table	8J Light
8C Breathing and respiration	8G Metals and their uses	8K Energy transfers
8D Unicellular organisms	8H Rocks	8L Earth and Space

 

 

Examination Support

There are a wide range of resources available to students to help them to prepare for examinations, this includes:

• Past examination papers and mark schemes to practise exam style questions.  These are available as hard copies or electronically on the secure section of the VLE (Science > Past Papers)
• Access to an electronic copy of the course text book (KS4).
• Teacher marked assessment material and mock examinations.