Departmental Aims
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To develop pupils’ curiosity in and understanding of the natural and physical world.
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To deliver the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and to prepare pupils for studying Science at GCSE level and beyond.
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To develop an understanding of the nature of Science and scientific method.
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To provide a range of teaching and learning opportunities.
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To develop problem solving and critical thinking skills which are universally applicable and lifelong.
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To help pupils make informed and responsible choices to become effective contributors to society, to the economy and to the environment in the future.
Staff
Miss A Jordan (HOD)
Mrs F Breslin
Mr J Donnelly
Mr D Gallagher
Dr C McLaughlin
Miss C Teer
Mrs K Wilson
Miss C McLernon
Mr N McConville
Curriculum Content
Year 8
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Becoming a Scientist: Safety, apparatus, measurement and investigation
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Living Things, Biodiversity and Pollution
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Acids and Alkalis
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Energy
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Kinetic Theory
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Cells and Systems
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Light
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Introduction to Electricity
Year 9
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Sound and Light
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Earth and Space
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Elements, compounds and Mixtures
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Diet, Digestion and Health
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Forces
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Periodic Table and Materials
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Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Year 10
Biology
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Cells and Systems
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Photosynthesis
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DNA and Genetics
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Variation and Natural Selection
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Human Reproduction
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Ecology and Sampling
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Plant Reproduction
Chemistry
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Energetics
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Acids, Bases & Salts
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Periodic Table
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Atomic Structure
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Bonding and Formulae
Physics
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Energy and Heat Transfer
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Motion
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Waves, Sound & Light
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Electricity
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Electro-Magnetism