Science at Newhaven School
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Science Curriculum offer 2023/24
iGCSE Single Award: 4SS0
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) is a single GCSE qualification that offers a wide range of content from Grade 9-1.
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) comprises of three externally assessed papers: Biology Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2 and Physics Paper 3.
Each exam is externally set and is an hour and 10 minutes long. The exams contain a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
Overview:
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Principles of Chemistry
Nature and Variety of Living Organisms |
Electricity
Structure and Function in Living Organisms |
Structure and Function in Living Organisms continued
Inorganic Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry continued
Radioactivity and Particles |
Waves
Reproduction and Inheritance |
Astrophysics
Revision for Exams |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Ecology and the environment |
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers
Physical Chemistry |
Use of Biological Resources
Forces and Motion |
Organic Chemistry
Solids, Liquids and Gases |
Revision for Exams | Revision for Exams |
Further Education and Career Opportunities:
With this qualification you can go onto to study Science at a Level 3 including A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 and NVQ qualifications. Within this Science qualification, you can go on to work or train in a variety of professions.
iGCSE Double Award: 4SD0
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) is a two GCSE qualification and offers a wide range of content from Grade 9-1.
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) comprises of three externally assessed papers: Biology Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2 and Physics Paper 3.
Each exam is externally set and is two hours long. The exams and contains a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
Overview:
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nature and Variety of Living Organisms
Principles of Chemistry |
Electricity
Animal Physiology |
Animal Physiology continued
Inorganic Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry continued
Radioactivity and Particles |
Plant Physiology
Astrophysics |
Variation and Selection
Revision for Exams |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Waves
Ecology and the Environment |
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers
Use of Biological Resources Forces |
Physical Chemistry
Magnetism and Electromagnetism |
Organic Chemistry
Solids, Liquids and Gases |
Revision for Exams | Revision for Exams |
Further Education and Career Opportunities:
With this qualification, you can go on to study Science at a Level 3 including A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 and NVQ qualifications. Within this Science qualification, you can go on to work or train in a variety of professions.
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science and Technology 601/1402/2
To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Applied Science and Technology, learners must complete one or two Mandatory units and one or two optional units.
Overview:
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Our Universe | Energy and Our Universe | Healthy Living | Healthy Living | Biology and Our Environment | Biology and Our Environment |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry and Our Earth | Chemistry and Our Earth | Environmental Science | Environmental Science | The Living Body | The Living Body |
Further Education and Career Opportunities:
The learner can progress to a level 3 qualification, which could be a general science and/or technology qualification such as a Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science. The qualification could help learners move on to an Access to Higher Education Diploma. The learners could progress to a related Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship in Science or Technology in any of the available pathways. It is recommended that you also have maths skills at level 2 before moving on to Level 3 qualifications.
BTEC Principles of Applied Science
The BTEC Principles of Applied Science course is a level 2 qualification based on three main topics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics covering an array of topics within all 3 over the course of 1 year. It includes mainly coursework assignments that have an 80% weighting. Pupils sit a short 1 hour exam at the end of the year for 20 % of their final grade.
Overview:
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cells
Specialised cells Organs, systems and tissues Transport in plants DNA and chromosomes Monohybrid inheritance Inheritance patterns (punnet squares) |
Nervous system and reflex arc
Homeostasis and thermoregulation Blood sugar control (glucoregulation) |
Atomic structure
Isotopes and relative atomic mass Periodic table Electronic configuration |
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Neutralisation reactions Acids and salts Neutralisation equations Acids and metals Hazards of acids and bases |
Energy and its use
Energy transformations and transfers Thermal energy transfers Measuring energy Energy for everything |
Wave characteristics
Wave calculations Electromagnetic spectrum and its uses |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth |
Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth
Unit 1: Principles of Applied Science Exam |
Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe | Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe | Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment | Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment |
Further Education and Career Opportunities:
The course supports further progression in science education, creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the science sector.
KS3 Curriculum
Students will be working through the KS3 National Curriculum through various projects throughout the year. These projects allow students to access their learning through real world experiences.
Overview:
KS3 (Year 23-24)
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Brazil in all its Glory
• Nutrition and Digestion • Genetics and evolution • Sound waves |
Exploring 26.2 miles of history
• Cellular respiration • Earth and atmosphere • Motion and forces: Describing motion |
Make yourself a take away
• Energy: Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context • Nutrition and Digestion |
Street world; urban art and culture
• Relationships in an ecosystem • Earth and atmosphere |
How ‘real’ is the ‘real world’?
• Space physics • Earth and atmosphere • Light waves |
Hit ‘shift’ to begin: Game Design
• Current electricity • Forces and motion |
