At Grange Park school we teach science through investigation, using teaching styles and delivery tailored to engage pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition.

 

Our goal is to meet the needs of our pupils, by providing a curriculum that is flexible and varied, to deliver meaningful science for all, and prepare our pupils to meet the scientific challenges they will face through adult life.

 

Science teaching is divided into two Key Stages. KS3 (years 7, 8 and 9) and KS4 (years 10 and 11).

Key Stage 3

We follow a three year KS3. We use the Collins Connect to deliver the Programme of Study, supported by practical work to embed knowledge and understanding. 

 

                                         

Key Stage 3 Science Programme of Study

 

	Year 7	Year 8	Year9
Term 1	Safety in the lab Biology Cells – the building blocks of life	Biology Getting the energy your body needs	Biology Variation for survival
Term 2	Chemistry Mixing dissolving and separating	Chemistry Explaining physical changes	Chemistry Obtaining useful Materials
Term 3	Physics Forces and their effect	Physics Contact and non- contact forces	Physics Motion on Earth and in Space
Term 4	Biology Eating, drinking and breathing	Biology Plants and the ecosystem.	Biology Our health and the effect of drugs
Term 5	Chemistry  Elements, compounds and mixtures	Chemistry Chemical changes	Chemistry Using our Earth sustainably
Term 6	Physics   Energy transfers and sound.	Physics Magnetism and electricity	Waves and Energy transfer

Key Stage 4 Programme of Study

 

At KS4, there are a number of pathways which pupils can follow:

• Pathway 1 - OCR Entry Level Science. This is a two year course, starting in Year 10.

• Pathway 2 - Chemistry GCSE in Year 10.  Biology GCSE in Year 11.

The pathway a student follows is agreed in consultation with the pupil and parents and is dependent on the interest and aptitude of the pupil. If you require more information regarding the content of this courses, please contact the Mrs Taylor in the Science Department.

 

For further information about our Science curriculum, please contact our Head of Science, Mrs Binda Taylor.