Science Key Stage 4
“You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end each of us must work for his own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful.” - Marie Curie
All pupils will continue their studies in Science in KS4, and continue to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics, combining to make a double GCSE worth two qualifications. Pupils will also consider science as part of the options process, and some will opt to take ‘Separate Sciences’. This takes up one of the option block choices (5 extra lessons a fortnight) and these pupils will gain 3 separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This route includes some extra topics, which are particularly useful (although not necessary) if pupils are hoping to continue their studies into A Level.
Students will continue to study in a spiral curriculum, re-visiting topics as they increase in complexity, application and depth. At KS4, students will have three separate, subject specialist teachers, and study all three sciences at the same time.
Students will continue to engage with retrieval, practice, practical investigation and real-world application, as they more complexly consider their future careers and impact on the world around them.
We teach and certificate the AQA Trilogy Combined Science (9-1) and AQA Separate Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) GCSEs.
Text Books & Revision Guides
| Title | Publisher | ISBN |
| Revision Guide - Combined Science Trilogy (Higher / Foundation) | CGP | 9781782945598 9781782945604 |
| Revision Guide – Separate Science; Biology / Chemistry / Physics | CGP | 9781782945574 9781782945567 9781782945581 |
| AQA GCSE (9-1) Combined Science Trilogy Student Book | Hodder | 9781471883286 |
Websites
| Website Address | Description of what is offered | Password |
| YouTube – Cognito | Fantastic YouTube channel targeted exactly at GCSE AQA Science, with brilliant clear animations and descriptions | n/a |
| Senecalearning.com | Bite-sized chunks of AQA specific learning, you can access and test yourself on topic by topic | Set your own |
| Savemyexams.co.uk | Revision notes with excellent diagrams, topic questions and practice exam questions arranged by topic | n/a |
| Quizlet.com | Thousands of flashcards with key information, and practice questions to test yourself | Set your own |
Enrichment
We encourage all of our pupils to engage in enrichment and extra curricular activities in school. We are currently offering the following enrichment in KS3 but for up to date information, please consult the latest edition of the Parent Newsletter.
| Club or Activity | When & Where | Who can I ask for more information? |
| Physics/Chemistry Support | 3-3:30 - B205 | Dr Shin |
| Science Support | 3-3:30 - S204 | Mr Pownell |
| Biology Support Clinic | Tuesday 3-3:30 - B201 | Dr Gordon |
| Chemistry Support | Monday / Fri 3-3:30 - S205 | Mr Sharman |
| AM LP Preparation | 8-8:40am - B204 | Mr Hurst |