Key Stage 3 Science
Year 7 students starting at Bishop Thomas Grant School will begin their science career by completing a bespoke Induction programme covering laboratory safety and the Scientific method. Following this (and with their Bunsen burner licences fully accredited) students follow the full 2014 National Curriculum for Science. Over the course of each year they will study the Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics listed below as well as develop their practical skills through a branch of the curriculum called 'Working Scientifically'.
We consider a foundation in practical science crucial to successful progression into KS4 and KS5 and we take full advantage of our extensive equipment as well as the considerable knowledge and experience of our technical staff to ensure that students get as much practical experience as they can. With that in mind, all schemes of work and resources have been developed by specialist teachers within the department and are tailored to meet the needs of all students to ensure each child makes expected levels of progress.
Topics taught in Year 7
Express groups:
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | |
| Induction Period |
Induction lessons Baseline test |
Induction lessons Baseline test |
Induction lessons Baseline test |
| Autumn | Cells | Particles | Forces |
| Spring | Body systems |
Elements Start chemical reactions |
Sound Start light |
| Summer | Reproduction |
Finish chemical reactions Acids and alkalis |
Finish light Space |
All other sets:
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | |
| Induction Period |
Induction lessons Baseline test |
Induction lessons Baseline test |
Induction lessons Baseline test |
| Autumn |
Cells Body systems |
Particles | Forces |
| Spring | Finish body systems |
Elements Chemical reactions |
Sound Light |
| Summer | Reproduction | Acids and alkalis | Space |
Topics taught in Year 8
Express groups:
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | |
| Autumn |
Diet and digestion Health and lifestyle |
Compounds The periodic table |
Motion Speed and motion |
| Spring | Ecosystem processes |
Separation techniques Metals and acids |
Electricity and magnetism |
| Summer | Adaptation and inheritance | The Earth | Energy |
All other sets:
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | |
| Autumn |
Diet and digestion Health and lifestyle |
Compounds The periodic table |
Motion Speed and motion |
| Spring | Ecosystem processes |
Separation techniques Metals and acids |
Electricity and magnetism |
| Summer | Adaptation and inheritance | The Earth | Energy |
