St Chad s Catholic and Church of England High School KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Science Year group: Y7

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1 KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Science Year group: Y7 Term Data collection dates Programme of study (minimum lessons in brackets) Key assessments Introduction to science (8) AQA Transition test Michaelmas Sep Oct Chemistry particles (7) Homework tasks as in scheme Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Attainment and forecast data 2/12/16 Physics Forces and speed (6) Biology The human body (5) AQA Transition test AF1 Topic summative assessment Term 1 Biology Reproduction (7) Class graded task journey of a sperm cell Epiphany Jan Feb Chemistry Elements and Acids (10). Easter Mar April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Attainment and forecast data 22/03/16 Chemistry / Physics Our Earth and Solar system (10) Physics Sound and Light (5) Class levelled task Rock cycle summative assessment year 7 Levelled piece Ear defenders AW2 assessment Physics Electricity Whitsun May June Biology Interdependence (6) Homework levelled piece ecosystems AW3 assessment Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Attainment and forecast data 05/07/17 Physics Energy (8) Homework levelled piece - energy Summer assessment Year 7 end of year test

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3 KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Science Year group: Y8 Term Programme of study Key assessments Michaelmas Sep Oct Energy (types of energy and transfers, efficiency (PRACTICAL), generating electricity, renewable energy followed by new unit written by GM Organisms Breathing and Digestion AHY Christmas Nov Dec Genes evolution and inheritance KF Reactions - chemical energy and types of reaction LO AW1 assessment Year 7 recap and Autumn term 1 work Epiphany Jan Feb Magnets and Electromagnets (JC) Periodic table and elements KF Easter Mar April Forces and Pressure Respiration and photosynthesis (KF) AW2 assessment Earth Climate and Earth resources Waves Wave effects and wave properties Whitsun May June Trinity Jun July Environmental science PHA? AQA transition unit Biomimicry AW3 assessment

4 KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Trilogy Year group: Y9 Term Data dates Programme of study Key assessments Teacher 1 Teacher 2 Michaelm as Sep Oct C1 Atomic Structure C1.1 Atoms C1.2 Chemical equations C1.3 Separating Mixtures C1.4 Fractional distillation and paper chromatography C1.5 History of an atom C1.6 Structure of the atom C2.1 Development of the periodic table Assessment/intervention B1Cell Biology Looking at cells The light microscope Required practical Looking at cells in more detail Primitive cells Cell division Cell differentiation Cancer Stem cellsstem cell banks Key concept - Cell development Cells at work Homework questions C1 assessment Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Attainm ent and forecast data 2/12/16 C1.7 Ions, atoms and isotopes C1.8 Electronic structure Chapter 1 summary Chapter 2 the periodic table C2.1 Development of the periodic table C2.2 Electronic structures of the periodic table C2.3 Group 1-the alkali metals C2.4 Group 7-the halogens C2.5 Explaining trends C2.6 The transition elements Chapter 2 summary Assessment/Intervention Living without oxygen Maths focus - size and number Assessment/Intervention Physics Unit 1: Energy Potential energy Investigating kinetic energy Word done and energy transfer Understanding power Specific heat capacity Required practical Heat capacity Dissipation of energy Energy efficiency Required practical: Reducing energy transfer Using energy sources Global energy supplies Key concept energy transfer Assessment C1&B1 assessment C2 & P2 assessment

5 Epiphany Jan Feb Physics Unit 2 Physics 2.3- Electric current Series and parallel circuits Investigating circuits Circuit components Required practical - resistance Control circuits Electricity in the home Transmitting electricity Power and energy transfers Calculating power PD and current Maths skills - formulae and graphs Biology Unit 2 Biology Photosynthesis Investigating leaves Required practical - pondweed Increasing food production Diffusion in plants Looking at stomata Moving water Investigating transpiration Moving sugar Plant minerals Investigating how plants use minerals Maths skills Homework tasks P2 and B2 assessment Easter Mar April ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Attainm ent and forecast data 22/03/1 6 Physics Unit 3 Density Required practical Changes of state Internal energy Specific heat capacity Latent hreat Particle motion in gases Key concept: Particle model and changes of state Maths focus - graphs Assessment Biology 3 Explaining water movement Required practical - osmosis Learning about active transport Key concept - Need for transport systems Explaining enzymes Required practical effect of ph on the rate of amylase enzyme Learning about digestion Explaining digestion Required practical - food tests Homework tasks P3 assessment Trilogy test B1, P1&2, C1&2 Whitsun May June Chapter 3 Structure and bonding C3.1 States of matter C3.2 Atoms into Ions C3.3 Ionic Bonding C3.4 Giant Ionic structures C3.5 Covalent bonding C3.6 Structure of simple molecules C3.7 Giant Covalent structures C3.8 Fullerenes and grapheme C3.9 Bonding in metals C3.10 Giant Metallic structures C3.11 Nanoparticles C3.12 Applications of nanoscience Chapter 3 summary Assessment Required practical - food tests Looking at more exchange surfaces Learning about plants and minerals Investigating how plants use minerals Learning about the circulatory system Exploring the heart Studying blood Investigating gas exchange Learning about coronary heart disease maths skills - Extracting and interpreting information Assessment Homework tasks C3 and B3 assessment

6 Trinity Jun July ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Attainm ent and forecast data 05/07/1 7 Chemistry Conservation of mass Relative formula mass Chemical measurements and uncertainty Moles Amounts of substances in equations Using moles to balance equations Concentration of solutions Assessment Physics 4 Atomic structure radioactive decay background radiation Nuclear equations Radioactive half life Hazards and suss of radiation Irradiation Medical uses of radiation Key concept Developing ideas for the structure of tyne atom Maths skills - using proportional reasoning and ratios Homework tasks Trilogy assessment C3&P4 assessment Assessment

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9 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Biology Separate Science Year group: Y9 Term Programme of study Key assessments Michaelmas Sep Oct 7 weeks Christmas Nov Dec 7 weeks Epiphany Jan Feb 6 weeks Easter Feb March 6 weeks Whitsun April May 6 weeks Trinity Jun July 7 weeks B1 Cell Biology Cells Stem cells Inc. RP1 Using a light microscope Inc SEF 1 B1 Cell Biology Living without oxygen Maths Skills Inc. RP2 Investigating Disinfectants Inc. AF1 and AFL Inc. Use and ethics of antibiotics Inc. SEF 2 B3 Moving and Changing Materials Explaining water movement Explaining enzymes Inc. RP 4 Investigate the Effect of a Range of Concentrations on the Mass of Plant Tissue B3 Moving and Changing Materials Enzymes RP Maths skills Inc. Enzymes recap Inc. RP 5 Investigate the Effect of ph on the Rate of Reaction of Amylase Enzyme Inc RP 6 Use Qualitative Reagents to Test for a Range of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins B3 Moving and Changing Materials Finish unit Inc SEF 3 Inc AF2 and AFL B2 Photosynthesis Explaining photosynthesis Maths skills Inc. RP 3 Investigate the Effect of Light Intensity on the Rate of Photosynthesis Using an Aquatic Plant B2 Photosynthesis Finish unit Inc. AF3 and AFL Recap of RPs Possible time spent on Ecology project on field Assessment week 1 B1 Cells Assessment week 2 B3 Moving and Changing Materials Assessment week 3 B2 Photosynthesis

10 AQA GCSE Chemsirty (Triple Scince) Programme of Study (PoS) Year Term Topic No. of lessons Assessment Michaelmas 13 September- October 2017 Chapter 1 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table Introduction: elements, compounds, formulae & equations Separating Mixtures/Fractional distillation and paper chromatography History of atomic structure /Structure of the atom/electronic structure/atoms and isotopes Development of the periodic table/arrangement of elements in the periodic table Metals and Non-metals Key Concept: Outer electrons (transfer or share) Christmas 15 November- December 2017 Group 1- the alkali metals, properties, reaction trends Group 7- the halogens/properties and reaction trends Review of C1 Assessment/intervention Group 0- the noble gases Transition metals Assessment Week 1 6th 10th Nov 2017 Chapter 2 Structure, bonding & the properties of matter Ionic Bonding, ionic compounds and properties of giant ionic structures Covalent bonding, structure and properties of small covalent molecules, polymers and giant covalent structures (diamond, graphite) Metallic bonding and properties of metals and alloys Epiphany 10 January- February 2018 Comparing bonding types and Review of bonding types Graphene, fullerenes and nanoparticles Key Concept: size of particles and orders of magnitude Review of C2 Chapter 3 Chemical quantities and calculations Key Concept: Conservation of Mass, balanced equations, and mass changes when gases are involved Moles

11 Easter 12 Feb-April 2018 Review of Chapter 1 & 2 and Equations/Moles Assessment/Intervention Chemical measurements, uncertainty Key concept: % yield and atom economy Concentration of solutions Moles and gases Key concept: Amounts in Chemistry/Review of C Assessment Week 2 26th Feb 2nd March 2018 Chapter 4 Chemical Changes Metals reactions with water, oxygen and acid 3 Whit 14 April-May 2018 Metal reactivity series/extraction of metals Oxidation and reduction Neutralisation of acids and soluble salts Review of C3 & C4 Assessment/intervention Required Practical: Preparing a soluble salt ph, neutralisation by titration, strong & weak acids Required Practical: Finding reacting volumes of acid & alkali by titration Assessment Week 3 30th April 4th May 2018 Summer 12 June-July 2018 Electrolysis of molten compounds Extraction of reactive metals using electrolysis Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Required Practical: Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Key Concept: Electron transfer, oxidation & reduction Review of C4 Allows time for Catch-up and Review of Whole Year Chapters 5, 6 & 7 to be taught in Year 10 Chapters 8, 9 & 10 to be taught in Year

12 KS3-4 Programme of Study Subject: Physics Triple Year group: 9 Term Michaelmas Sep Oct Data collect ion dates Programme of study Chapter 1 Energy Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Work Done Energy Transfers Power Specific Heat Capacity Dissipation of Energy Energy Efficiency Required Practical: investigating ways of reducing the unwanted energy in a system Using Energy Resources Global Energy Supplies Energy Transfers Maths Skills: Handling Data Key assessm ents Required Practical Specific Heat Capacity Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Attainm ent and forecast data 2/12/16 Chapter 2 Electricity Static Electricity Electric Fields Electric current Series and Parallel Circuits Investigating Circuits Required Practical: Investigate the I-V relationship of a filament bulb, diode and resistor at a constant temperature Required Practical: investigate the factors affecting the resistance of electrical circuits, length of a wire, temperature and a combination of resistors in series and parallel. Control circuits Electricity In The Home Transmitting Electricity Assessm ent week 1 14/11/1 6

13 Epiphany Jan Feb Easter Mar April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Whitsun May June Attain ment and foreca st data 22/03 /16 Power and Energy Transfers Calculating Power Maths Skills: Using Formula and Understanding Graphs Chapter 3 Particle Model of Matter Density Required Practical: Investigate the densities of regular and irregular solid objects and liquids Changes of State Internal Energy Specific Heat Capacity Latent Heat Particle Motions in Gases Increasing the Pressure of a Gas Particle Model and Changes of State Maths Skills: Drawing and Interpreting Graphs Chapter 4 Particle Model of Matter Atomic Structure Radioactive Decay Background Radiation Nuclear Equations Radioactive Half-Life Hazards and Uses of Radiation Irradiation Uses of Radiation In Medicine Using Nuclear Radiation Nuclear Fission Nuclear Fusion Key Skills Planning an Investigation (Required Practical Related Writing Methods Handling Data Graph Drawing Writing Conclusions Evaluating Practical s Required practical activity 4: use circuit diagrams to construct appropriat e circuits Assessm ent week 2 06/03/1 7

14 Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Attain ment and foreca st data 05/07 /17 Introduction to Forces Assessm ent week 3 19/06/1 7

15 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Trilogy Year group: Y10 Term Data dates Programme of study Key assessments Michael mas Sep Oct Biology Looking at health Risk factors Non - communicable diseases Analysing and evaluating data Studying pathogens Viral diseases Bacterial diseases Fungal diseases Malaria Protecting the body Exploring wbcs Antibiotics and painkillers - practicals Building immunity - vaccinations making new drugs Investigating monoclonal antibodies Looking at plant diseases Chapter 3 recap 3-4 lessons Chemistry Metal oxides Reactivity series Extraction of metals Oxidation and reduction Reactions of metals with acids Neutralization of acids and salt production Soluble salts Required practical - preparing a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt ph and neutralization Strong and weak acids The process of electrolysis Electrolysis and molten ionic cpds Using electrolysis to extract metals Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Required practical - investigating electrolysis Topic summative assessment Biol and Chem Homework task transpiration quiz Christma s Nov Dec ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Attainm ent and forecast data 2/12/16 Biology 5.14 Homeostasis Nervous system Reflex actions RP - reaction time The eye (H) Seeing in focus Eye defects Thermoregulation The endocrine system Controlling blood glucose Diabetes Diabetes recommendations Using electrolysis to extract metals Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Required practical - investigating electrolysis AW1 Forces 5.1 Forces 5.2 Speed 5.3 Acceleration 5.4 Velocity-time graphs 5.5Calculations of motoion 5.6Heavy or massive? 5.7Forces and motion 5.8Resultant forces 5.9Forces and acceleration 5.10 RP Acceleration Topic summative assessment AF1 Year 9 work and topics completed to date Homework tasks

16 Epiphany Jan Feb Chemistry Organic chemistry Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes Fractional distillation and petrochemicals Properties go hydrocarbons Combustion Cracking and alkenes Physics 5.11 Newton s third la 5.12 Momentum 5.13 Keeping safe on the road 5.14 Forces and energy in springs 5.15 Required practical: Investigate the relationship between force and the extension of a spring 5.16 Forces and acceleration Class levelled task comparison of microbiological diseases Exam style questions 5.17 Maths skills: Making estimates of calculations Easter Mar April ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Attainm ent and forecast data 22/03/1 6 Biology Ecology Ecosystems Abiotic factors Investigating predator / prey relationships Trophic levels Competition Required practical - Population size Adaptation on plants and animals Cycling materials Land use Global warming Investigating pollution maintaining biodiversity Maths skills - interpreting data Physics Chapter 6 Waves 6.1 Describing waves 6.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves 6.3 Key concept: Transferring energy or information by waves 6.4 Measuring wave speeds 6.5 Required practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid 6.6 Reflection and refraction of waves 6.7 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 6.8 Refraction, wave velocity and waves front 6.9 Gamma rays and X-rays 6.10 Ultraviolet and infrared radiation 6.11 Required Practical: Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of the surface 6.12 Microwaves 6.13 Radio and microwave communication 6.14 Maths skills: Using and rearranging equations

17 Whitsun May June Biology Water balance The kidneys Kidney failure Dialysis or transplant Human reproduction Contraception IVF (H) Systems working together (H) Auxins Uses of auxins Required practical effect of light and gravity of the growth of germinating seeds Other plant hormones Maths skills - percentiles Chemistry Preparation of gases in the atmosphere the Earth s early atmosphere How oxygen increased How CO 2 decreased Greenhouse gases Human activity affecting CO 2 levels Global climate change Carbon footprint reduction Limitations on carbon footprint reduction Atmospheric pollutants from fuels Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants Homework Trinity Jun July ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Attainm ent and forecast data 05/07/1 7 Physics Chapter 7 Electromagnetism 7.1 Magnetism and magnetic forces 7.2 Compasses and magnetic fields 7.3 The magnetic effect of a solenoid 7.4 Calculating the force on a conductor 7.5 Electric motors 7.6 Key concept: Yhe link between electricity and magnetism 7.7 Maths Skills: Rearranging equations Chemistry Chapter 8 Chemical Analysis Homework Michael mas 2017 Biology DNA and genes The human gene one project Tracing human migration Meiosis Asexual and sexual reproduction Genetics Genetic crosses Tracking gene disorders Maths skills Chemistry 6.1 Measuring rates Limiting reactants and molar masses Calculating rates Factors affecting rates Collision theory Catalysts Reversible reactions and energy changes Equilibrium Changing concentration Changing temperature Maths skills - slope of a tangent

18 Christma s Nov Dec ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 2017 Biology Variation The theory of evolution Origin of species by natural selection Fossil evidence How much have organisms changed? Evidence of natural selection and evolution? Antimicrobial resistance Combatting antimicrobial resistance Selective breeding New varieties Genetic engineering IS GM safe? Ethics The tree of life Extinction or survival? Epiphany Jan Feb 2018 Revision, planned intervention, support work, WTM, Revision, planned intervention, support work, WTM, Easter Mar April ASSESSM ENT WINDOW 2018

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26 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Biology Year group: Y10 Term Programme of study Key assessments Michaelmas Sep Oct 3. Bioenergetics Respiration Looking at health Risk factors Non - communicable diseases Analysing and evaluating data Studying pathogens Viral diseases Bacterial diseases Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Fungal diseases Malaria Protecting the body Exploring wbcs WTM - Practice questions Assessment Review lessons areas of misconceptions perhaps merge classes or use lecture theatre Antibiotics and painkillers - practicals Building immunity - vaccinations making new drugs AW1 Epiphany Jan Feb Investigating monoclonal antibodies Looking at plant diseases Maths skills - sampling and scientific data Homeostasis Nervous system Reflex actions The brain Required practical - reaction time Easter Mar April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 The eye Seeing in focus Eye defects Thermoregulation The endocrine system Controlling blood glucose Diabetes Diabetes recommendations

27 Whitsun May June Water balance The kidneys Negative feedback (H) Kidney failure Dialysis or transplant Human reproduction IVF (H) Systems working together (H) Contraception Auxins Uses of auxins Required practical effect of light and gravity of the growth of germinating seeds Other plant hormones Maths skills - percentiles 6 mark - comparison of nervous and endocrine system Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Biology Ecology Ecosystems Abiotic factors Investigating predator / prey relationships Trophic levels Competition Required practical - Population size Adaptation on plants and animals Cycling materials Land use Global warming Investigating pollution maintaing biodiversity Maths skills - interpreting data AW3

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29 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Chemistry Year group: Y10 Term Programme of Study Key assessments Michaelmas Sep Oct (13 lessons) Christmas Nov Dec (15 lessons) Epiphany Jan Feb (10 lessons) Chapter 3 Chemical quantities and calculations (13 Lessons) Key Concept: Conservation of mass and balanced equations Relative formula mass Mass changes when gases are in reactions Chemical measurements and uncertainty Moles Amounts of substances in equations Using moles to balance equations Concentration of solutions Key Concept: Percentage yield Atom economy Using concentrations of solutions Amounts of substances in volumes of gases Chapter 7 Hydrocarbons (14 lessons) Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes Fractional distillation and petrochemicals Properties of hydrocarbons Combustion Revision/Assessment/Intervention Cracking and alkenes Structure and formulae of alkenes Reactions of alkenes Alcohols Carboxylic acids Addition polymerisation Condensation polymerisation Amino acids DNA and other naturally occurring polymers Chapter 9 Atmosphere (12 lessons) Proportions of gases in the atmosphere The Earth s early atmosphere How oxygen increased How carbon dioxide decreased Key Concept: Greenhouse gases Human activities affecting CO2 levels Global climate change Assessment Week 1 13th 17th Nov 2017

30 Easter Feb April (12 lessons) Revision/Assessment/Intervention Carbon footprint and its reduction Limitations on carbon footprint reduction Atmospheric pollutants from fuels Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants Chapter 8 Chemical Analysis (11 lessons) Key Concept: Pure substances Formulations Chromatography Required Practical: Investigate paper chromatography in forensics Test for gases Assessment Week 2 19th 23rd February 2018 Whitsun May June (14 lessons) Trinity Jun July (12 lessons) Revision/Assessment/Intervention Flame tests Metal hydroxides Tests for anions Required Practical: Use chemical tests to identify ions Instrumental methods Flame emission spectroscopy Chapter 5 Energy changes (8 lessons) Key concept: Endothermic and exothermic reactions Required Practical: Investigate the variables that affect temperature change in reacting solutions Reaction profiles Energy change of reactions Cells and batteries Fuel cells This leaves Chapters 6 and 10 for Year 11 with plenty of time for revision of other work. Assessment Week 3 30th April 4th May 2018

31 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Physics Triple Year group: 10 Term Data collect ion dates Programme of study Chapter 5 - Forces Key assessm ents Michaelmas Sep Oct 5.1 Forces 5.2 Speed 5.3 Acceleration 5.4 Velocity-time graphs 5.5 Calculations of motion 5.6 Heavy or massive? 5.7 Forces and motion 5.8 Resultant forces 5.9 Forces and acceleration 5.10 Required practical: Investigating the acceleration of an object Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Attainm ent and forecast data 2/12/16 Chapter 5 - Forces 5.11 Newton s third law 5.12 Momentum 5.13 Keeping safe on the road 5.14 Moments 5.15 Levers and gears 5.16 Pressure in a fluid 5.17 Atmospheric pressure 5.18 Forces and energy in springs 5.19 Required practical: Investigate the relationship between force and the extension of a spring 5.20 Forces and acceleration 5.21 Maths skills: Making estimates of calculations Assessm ent week 1 14/11/1 6

32 Chapter 6 Waves Epiphany Jan Feb 6.1 Describing waves 6.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves 6.3 Key concept: Transferring energy or information by waves 6.4 Measuring wave speeds 6.5 Required practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid 6.6 Reflection and refraction of waves 6.7 Required practical: Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances 6.8 Sound waves 6.9 Exploring ultrasound 6.10 Seismic waves Required practical activity 4: use circuit diagrams to construct appropriat e circuits Easter Mar April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Attain ment and foreca st data 22/03 /16 Chapter 6 Waves 6.11 The electromagnetic spectrum 6.12 Reflection, refraction and wave fronts 6.13 Gamma rays and X-rays 6.14 Ultraviolet and infrared radiation 6.15 Required Practical: Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface 6.16 Microwaves 6.17 Radio and microwave communication Chapter 6 Waves Assessm ent week 2 06/03/1 7 Whitsun May June 6.18 Colour 6.19 Lenses 6.20 Images and magnification 6.21 Emission and absorption of infrared radiation 6.22 Temperature of the Earth 6.23 Maths skills: Using and rearranging equations

33 Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Attain ment and foreca st data 05/07 /17 Chapter 1-4 Recap Chapter 1 - Energy Chapter 2 - Electricity Chapter 3 - Particle Model of Matter Chapter 4 - Atomic structure Assessm ent week 3 19/06/1 7

34 KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Trilogy Year group: Y11 Term Programme of study Key assessments Michaelmas Sep Oct (20) Ecology contd (6) Adaptation on plants and animals Cycling materials Global warming Investigating pollution Biodiversity hmk Biology 5.14 (4) Homeostasis Nervous system Reflex actions Required practical - reaction time Chemistry Chapter 6 (10 lessons) Measuring rates Limiting reactants and molar masses Calculating rates Factors affecting rates Collision theory Catalysts Reversible reactions and energy changes Equilibrium Changing concentration Changing temperature Maths skills - slope of a tangent Christmas Nov Dec (24) The endocrine system Controlling blood glucose Diabetes Diabetes recommendations Biology Water balance The kidneys Kidney failure Dialysis or transplant Human reproduction Contraception IVF Chemistry Chapter 10 ( 5 lessons) Physics chapter 5 Forces (7 lessons) Epiphany Jan Feb (10) Biology DNA and genes The human gene one project Tracing human migration Asexual and sexual reproduction Genetics Genetic crosses Tracking gene disorders Biology Variation The theory of evolution Origin of species by natural selection Fossil evidence How much have organisms changed? Evidence of natural selection and evolution? Antimicrobial resistance Combatting antimicrobial resistance Selective breeding New varieties Genetic engineering Chemistry Chapter 5 (4 lessons) Physics Chapter 6 Waves (8 lessons)

35 IS GM safe? Ethics The tree of life Easter Mar April 5 Chemistry Chapter 8 (4 lessons) Physics Chapter 7 Electromagnets (4 lessons) Chapter 4 Particles Whitsun May June 5 Trinity Jun July

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38 KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Biology Year group: Y11 Term Data collection dates Programme of study Key assessments / homeworks Michaelmas Sep Oct Respiration Human reproduction IVF (H) Systems working together (H) Contraception Auxins Uses of auxins Required practical effect of light and gravity of the growth of germinating seeds Other plant hormones Maths skills - percentiles Magnification homework* ~ Enzyme tasks STEM cell ethics homework* ~ Specialised cells Transport across boundaries homework* ~ Respiration Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Attainment and forecast data 2/12/16 Biology DNA and genes The human gene one project Tracing human migration Meiosis Asexual and sexual reproduction Genetics Genetic crosses Tracking gene disorders AW1 Sample papers RP homework tasks* ~Cell division Calculation homework tasks* ~ Circulation tasks Nervous system homework tasks* Homework takeaway sheet Epiphany Jan Feb Biology Variation The theory of evolution Origin of species by natural selection Fossil evidence How much have organisms changed? Evidence of natural selection and evolution? Antimicrobial resistance Combatting antimicrobial resistance Selective breeding New varieties Genetic engineering IS GM safe? Ethics The tree of life Extinction or survival? Immunity and biotechnology homework tasks* ~ Photosynthesis and limiting factors Hormone questions endocrine and auxins* Extended writing homework focus Homework tasks homeostasis* ~ Biotechnology stent, pacemaker, dialysis, transplant, antibiotics Easter Mar April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Attainment and forecast data 22/03/16 Biology Ecology Ecosystems Abiotic factors Investigating predator / prey relationships Trophic levels Competition AW2 Sample papers

39 Required practical - Population size Adaptation on plants and animals Cycling materials Land use Global warming Investigating pollution maintaining biodiversity Maths skills - interpreting data Cycling Investigating decay Changing environment Land use Global warming Biodiversity Food security Biotechnology Whitsun May June Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17 Attainment and forecast data 05/07/17 * These will be Exampro questions ~ Doddle tasks

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41 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Chemistry Year group: Y11 Term Programme of Study Key assessments Finish teaching of Chapters 5 or 6 (depending on Set) Michaelmas Sep Oct (13 lessons) Christmas Nov Dec (15 lessons) Epiphany Jan Feb (10 lessons) Chapter 7 Hydrocarbons (13 lessons) Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes Fractional distillation and petrochemicals Properties of hydrocarbons Combustion Cracking and alkenes Structure and formulae of alkenes Reactions of alkenes Alcohols Carboxylic acids Addition polymerisation Condensation polymerisation Amino acids DNA and other naturally occurring polymers Chapter 8 Chemical Analysis (11 lessons) Pure substances Formulations Chromatography Required Practical: Investigate paper chromatography in forensics Revision/Assessment/Intervention Test for gases Flame tests Metal hydroxides Tests for anions Required Practical: Use chemical tests to identify ions Instrumental methods Flame emission spectroscopy Chapter 9 Atmosphere (12 lessons) Proportions of gases in the atmosphere The Earth s early atmosphere How oxygen increased How carbon dioxide decreased Key Concept: Greenhouse gases Human activities affecting CO2 levels Global climate change Carbon footprint and its reduction Limitations on carbon footprint reduction Assessment Week 1 Year 11 Mocks 6th 17th Nov 2017

42 Easter Feb April (12 lessons) Revision/Assessment/Intervention Atmospheric pollutants from fuels Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants Chapter 10 Sustainable development (12 lessons) Key Concept: Using the Earth s resources Potable water Required Practical: Analysis and purification of water samples Waste water treatment Alternative methods of metal extraction Life cycle assessment and recycling Ways of reducing the use of resources Assessment Week 2 Year 11 Mocks 19th Feb 2nd March 2018 Whitsun May June (14 lessons) Corrosion and its prevention Alloys as useful materials Ceramics, polymers and composites Haber process Production and use of NPK fertilisers Revision/Intervention/GCSE Examinations Trinity Jun July (12 lessons) Where possible, topics are to be merged to save on lessons so that the course is completed as soon as possible (ideally by the end of April 2018).

43 KS4 Programme of Study Subject: Physics Triple Year group: 11 Term Data collect ion dates Programme of study Chapter 7 Electromagnets 7.8 Transformers 7.9 Linking Magnets to electricity Key assessm ents Michaelmas Sep Oct Chapter 6 Waves 6.1 Describing waves 6.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves 6.3 Key concept: Transferring energy or information by waves 6.4 Measuring wave speeds 6.5 Required practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid 6.6 Reflection and refraction of waves 6.7 Required practical: Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances 6.8 Sound waves 6.9 Exploring ultrasound 6.10 Seismic waves Equation Quizzes Energy Equation exam question Levelled HWK based on 6.7 required practical Christmas Nov Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 14/11/16 Chapter 6 Waves 6.11 The electromagnetic spectrum 6.12 Reflection, refraction and wave fronts 6.13 Gamma rays and X-rays 6.14 Ultraviolet and infrared radiation 6.15 Required Practical: Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface 6.16 Microwaves Equation quizzes forces Equation exam question Levelled HWK based on 6.15 required practical

44 Epiphany Jan Feb 6.17 Radio and microwave communication 6.18 Colour 6.19 Lenses 6.20 Images and magnification 6.21 Emission and absorption of infrared radiation 6.22 Temperature of the Earth 6.23 Maths skills: Using and rearranging equations Chapter 8 Space 8.1 Solar System 8.2 Orbits 8.3 Sun and Stars 8.4 Star Lifecycle 8.5 How Elements are formed 8.6 Red shift & Doppler Effect Equation Quizzes electricit y 6 mark question practice Easter Mar April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 29/03/17 Whitsun May June Review Lessons Chapter 1 Energy x 2 Chapter 2 Electricity x2 Chapter 3 Particle Matter x 2 Chapter 4 Atomic structure x2 Chapter 5 Forces x 4 Chapter 6 Waves x 4 Chapter 7 Electromagnets x2 Chapter 8 Space x2 Equation quizzes All topics Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 19/06/17

45 KS5 Programme of Study Subject: Chemistry Year group: 12 Term Data collection dates Programme of study Key assessment & required practicals Michaelmas Sep Oct Christmas Nov Dec Assessment Week AW1 Nov Atomic Structure (GM) : Fundamental particles : Mass number and isotopes : Electron configuration, ionisation energy Moles and Calculations (LO) : Relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass : The Mole and Avogadro constant RP1* : The Ideal Gas Equation (and V m) : Empirical and molecular formula : Balanced equations and associated calculations. Basic Organic Concepts and Alkanes (GM) : Nomenclature : Reaction mechanisms : Isomerism : Fractional distillation of crude oil : Modification of alkanes by cracking : Combustion of alkanes : Chlorination of alkanes Structures and Bonding (GM) : Ionic bonding : Covalent (and dative) bonding : Metallic bonding : Bonding and physical properties : Shapes of simple molecules & ions : Electronegativity and polarity Basic Concepts: ions, formulae and balancing acid reactions Moles calculations RP1: Make up a volumetric solution. Carry out a simple volumetric titration Structures and Bonding

46 : Intermolecular forces. Periodicity (LO) : Periodicity and classification : Physical properties of Period 3 elements Periodicity and Alkanes Epiphany Jan Feb Energetics (GM) : Enthalpy change : Calorimetry (enthalpy of reaction, combustion and formation) RP2* : Hess s Law, enthalpy cycles : Bond enthalpies Kinetics (LO) : Kinetics and collision theory : Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution : Effect of temperature on reaction rates RP3* : Effect of concentration and pressure : Catalysts Halogenoalkanes (GM) : Nucleophilic substitution of halogenoalkanes : Elimination reactions : Ozone depletion (by CFCs) Analytical Techniques (LO) : Identification of functional groups by test-tube reactions RP6* : Mass spectrometry : Infrared spectroscopy RP2: Measurement of an enthalpy change Rates RP3: Investigation of how rate changes with temperature Halogenoalkanes and Analysis RP6:Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid

47 Easter March April Whitsun May June Trinity June July Assessment Week AW2 Feb 26th - Mar 2nd 2018 Assessment Week AW3 30 th April to 4 th May 2018 Year 12 Mock RP means required practical Alkenes and Alcohols (GM) : Structure, bonding and reactivity : Addition reactions : Addition polymers : Alcohol production : Oxidation of alcohols RP5* : Elimination (formation of alkenes for polymerisation reactions) Redox (LO) 3.1.7: Redox (Oxidation and reduction in terms of oxidation state and oxidation number) Group 2 (LO) 3.2.2: Group 2 (the alkaline earth metals). Redox reactions of group 2. Group 2 compounds Group 7 (LO) : Group 7. Trends in properties (trends in electronegativity and boiling point) Trends in oxidising ability of halogens and reducing ability of halides and halide tests RP4* : Uses of chlorine and chlorate(i) Equilibria (GM) : Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier s principle : Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems Rate Equations (LO: A-level only) : Rate equations : Determination of the rate equation RP7* Equilibrium constant K p for homogeneous systems (GM: A-level only) : The equilibrium constant is calculated from partial pressures for a system at constant temperature Alkenes and Alcohols RP5: Distillation of a product from a reaction (mild oxidation of an alcohol) Redox and Groups RP4: Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify cations (from Group II) and anions (from Group VII)

48 KS5 Programme of Study Subject: Biology Year group: 12 Term Programme of study Key assessment Michaelmas Sep Oct Biological molecules - DM Monomers and polymers Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Cells - PH RP 2 Preparation of stained squashes of cells from plant root tips; set up and use an optical microscope to identify the stages of stages of mitosis in these stained squashes and calculation of mitotic index Cell structure All cells arise from other cells Christmas Nov Dec Epiphany Jan Feb Cells cont. - PH Transport across cell membranes Cell recognition and the immune system Biological molecules cont. - DM Proteins enzymes Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules ATP Water Inorganic ions Organisms exchange substances with their environment - DM Surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange Genetic information PH RP3 Production of a dilution series of a solute to produce a calibration curve with which to identify the water potential of plant tissue RP4 Investigation into the effect of a named variable on the permeability of cell-surface membranes RP1 - Investigation into the effect of a named variable on the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction RP6 Use of aseptic techniques to investigate the effect of antimicrobial substances on microbial growth. DNA, genes and chromosomes Protein synthesis Genetic diversity can arise as a result of mutation or during meiosis 29/02/17 - past paper (MOCK)

49 Easter Mar April Organisms exchange substances with their environment(cont) DM Digestion and absorption Mass transport Genetic information (cont) PH RP 5 Dissection of animal or plant gas exchange system or mass transport system or of organ within such a system Whitsun May June MF/PH Species and taxonomy Biodiversity within a community Required practical catch up Revision techniques Exam preparation. Trinity Jun July A2 studies to begin. Field study Evolution zoo studies RP12- Investigation into the effect of a named environmental factor on the distribution of a given species

50 KS5 Programme of Study Subject: Physics Year group: 12 Term Data collection dates (Fri 23 Oct) Attainment & forecast Programme of study Skills Practical Work Making careful measurements Everyday physics instruments Analysis and evaluation Key assessment (& required practical) Michaelmas Sep Oct (Fri 23 Oct) Mathematical Skills Data Handling Trigonometry Algebra Straight line graphs Graphs, gradients and areas Measurements and their errors Use of SI units and their prefixes Limitation of physical measurements Estimation of physical quantities Christmas Nov Dec (Fri 08 Jan) (Fri 08 Jan) Attainment & forecast Particles and Radiation Matter and Radiation Particles Constituents of the atom Stable and unstable nuclei Particles, antiparticles and photons Particle interactions Classification of Particles Quarks and antiquarks Applications of conservation laws Electromagnetic radiation and quantum

51 Phenomena The photoelectric effect Collisions of electrons with atoms Energy levels and photon emission Wave-particle duality Epiphany Jan Feb ASSESSMENT WINDOW Fri 18 Mar 11/2/15 Attainment & forecast 30/11/15 04/12/15 Y12 Mocks Waves Waves and Vibrations Measuring Waves Progressive and stationary waves Progressive waves Longitudinal and transverse waves Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary waves Optics Diffraction Diffraction Gratings Refraction at a plane surface Total Internal Reflection Double slit interference Required practical 1: Investigation into the variation of the frequency of stationary waves on a string with length, tension and mass per unit length of the string. Required practical 2: Investigation of interference effects to include the Young s slit experiment and interference by a diffraction grating. Easter Mar April Mechanics and Materials Forces in equilibrium Vectors and scalars Balanced Forces The principle of moments Stability Equlibrium rules Statics calculations Required practical 3: Determination of g by a freefall method. On the move Speed Velocity Acceleration

52 Motion along a straight line at constant acceleration Free fall Motion graphs Projectile motion Newton s Laws of motion Force and acceleration Terminal speed On the road Vehicle safety Forces and momentum Momentum and impulse Impact forces Conservation of momentum Elastic and inelastic collisions Explosions Required practical 4: Determination of the Young modulus by a simple method. Whitsun May June Work, energy and power Work and energy Kinetic energy and potential energy Power Energy and efficiency Materials Density Springs Deformation of solids Stress and strain

53 Trinity Jun July ASSESSMENT WINDOW Thurs 07 Jul Electricity Current electricity Current and charge Potential difference and power Resistance Components and their characteristics DC circuits Circuit rules Resistance Electromotive force and internal resistance Circuit calculations The potential divider Required practical 5: Determination of resistivity of a wire using a micrometer, ammeter and voltmeter. Required practical 6: Investigation of the emf and internal resistance of electric cells and batteries by measuring the variation of the terminal pd of the cell with current in it.

54 KS5 Programme of Study Subject: Chemistry Year group: 13 Term Data collection dates Programme of study Key assessment & required practicals Michaelmas Sep Oct Christmas Nov Dec Assessment Week AW1 Nov Rate Equations (GM) : Determination of rate equation RP7* Thermodynamics (GM) : Born-Haber cycles : Gibbs free-energy change and entropy change Periodicity (LO) Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides Acids and Bases (GM) Bronsted-Lowry acid-base equilibria in aqueous solution Definition and determination of ph Transition metals (LO) General properties of transition metals Substitution reactions Acids and Bases (GM) The ionic product of water, K w Weak acids and bases, K a for weak acids ph curves, titrations and indicators RP9* Buffer action Transition metals and aqueous solutions (LO) Shapes of complex ions Formation of coloured ions Variable oxidation states Catalysts Reactions of ions in aqueous solutions RP11* Test of Year 12 Chemistry (focus on organic chemistry and amount of substance calculations) RP7: Measuring the rate of reaction: by an initial rate method by a continuous monitoring method RP9: Investigate how ph changes when a weak acid reacts with a strong base and when a strong acid reacts with a weak base. RP11: Carry out simple test tube reactions to identify transition metal ions in aqueous solution.

55 Epiphany Jan Feb Easter Feb April Whitsun May June Assessment Week AW2 Feb 19 th Mar 2 nd 2018 A-Level Examinations RP means required practical Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells (LO) Electrode potentials and cells RP8* Commercial applications of electrochemical cells Carbonyl compounds (GM) 3.3.7: Optical isomerism Aldehydes and ketones Carboxylic acids and esters Acylation RP10* Aromatic chemistry (GM) Bonding in a benzene ring Electrophilic substitution Amines & Polymers (LO) Preparation of amines Base properties of amines Nucleophilic properties of ammonia and amines Condensation polymers Biodegradability and disposal of polymers Biochemical molecules (LO) Amino acids Proteins Enzymes DNA Action of anticancer drugs Organic synthesis and analysis (GM) Nuclear magnetic resonance (nmr) spectroscopy Chromatography RP12* Organic synthesis Revision of all Year 12 and Year 13 Chemistry (GM & LO) in preparation for AQA Examinations RP8: Measuring the EMF of an electrochemical cell RP10: Preparation of: a pure organic solid and test of its purity a pure organic liquid RP12: Separation of species by thin-layer chromatography.

56 KS5 Programme of Study Subject: Biology Year group: 13 Term Programme of study Key assessment Michaelmas Sep Oct Photosynthesis PH - Overview, chloroplasts and chromotography - The light-dependent reactions - The light independent reactions - Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis Synoptic essay preparation Proteins - PHA Energy and ecosystems SC - Biomass and energy transfers - Productivity - Calorimetry Nutrient cycles - SC - Recycling and decay - The nitrogen cycle - Farming PHA Required practical 7: Use of chromatography to investigate the pigments isolated from leaves of different plants, e.g. leaves from shade-tolerant and shadeintolerant plants or leaves of different colours. PHA Required practical 8: Investigation into the effect of a named factor on the rate of dehydrogenase activity in extracts of chloroplasts. AS past paper SC Essay practice PHA Homework Arithmetic

57 Christmas Nov Dec Epiphany Jan Feb Respiration PHA - The stages of respiration - Glycolysis - The link reaction/kreb s cycle - Oxidative phosphorylation - Anaerobic respiration - Investigate respiration rates in yeast cells Muscles PHA - How a muscle contracts - Muscles and energy Survival and response SC - Responses and tropisms - Receptors - The eye - The autonomic nervous system Nerves and synapses SC - CNS - Impulses - Synapses - Drugs and synapses Genes and inheritance - PHA - Genes and phenotypes - Inheriting genes The control of gene expression PHA - Mutations - Stem cells - Regulation of gene expression - Cancer Homeostasis SC - Regulation of blood glucose - Control of blood water potential PHA Required practical 9: Investigation into the effect of a named variable on the rate of respiration of cultures of singlecelled organisms. AW1 Year 12 and A2 content so far SC Required practical 11: Production of a dilution series of a glucose solution and use of colorimetric techniques to produce a calibration curve with which to identify the concentration of glucose in an unknown urine sample. Percentage mass loss and gain 26/02/17 - past paper

58 Easter Mar April Gene technologies PHA - Genomes - Manipulating genes - Using DNA - Medical diagnosis Populations SC - Genes in populations - Populations and ecosystems - Sampling - Population size - How ecosystems develop - Conservation Natural selection and speciation SC - Natural selection - Speciation Required practical catch up Maths in Science - MF/SC - Exam preparation. Whitsun May June

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