Science
At Welling School, our Science curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the core scientific principles that govern the natural world. This integrated science course combines elements of biology, chemistry, and physics, allowing students to develop a strong foundation in all three disciplines. Our curriculum intent is to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking skills, and promote scientific literacy, equipping students with the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed academically and engage with scientific concepts in their everyday lives.
The science curriculum is designed to help students progress seamlessly on their educational journey, from KS3 where fundamental knowledge is taught to the pupils through a variety of methods including practicals. To KS4 where students will have the choice to complete either the AQA combined science trilogy ( 2 GCSE’s) or separate sciences ( 3 GCSE’s). The curriculum is designed to deepen the students' understanding of scientific concepts and help to develop their critical thinking skills.
Welling School also has a KS5 offering for science of A-level Biology, A-level Chemistry and Btec Level 3 applied science. In each of the respective subjects the curriculum is designed to challenge, engage and is reflective of the latest scientific advancements.
KS3
In KS3 students will study all three of the sciences, along with numerous skills to help aid in their development.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Investigating Science Cells |
Movement Diffusion, particle model and atoms Separating mixtures |
Contact forces Gravity |
Elements and Periodic table Variation and plant reproduction |
Human reproduction Energy stores and transfer Chemical energy |
Acids and Alkalis Universe |
| Year 8 |
Digestion Breathing Types of reactions |
Metals and non metals Sound and light Speed |
Earth Structure Earth resources |
Current Voltage resistance Heating and cooling |
Photosynthesis Respiration Climate |
Energy costs Interdependence |
| Year 9 |
Health and disease Wave effects and properties |
Work and pressure Inheritance Evolution |
Types of bonding and properties of ceramics, polymers and composites Magnetism and electromagnets |
Cells | Atomic structure | Energy |
KS4
In KS4 students start work on their GCSE courses, where the curriculum is spiraled between the three subjects, with their final external assessments being held during the summer term of Year 11.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 |
Recap of Cell Biology & Energy Organisation Electricity |
Infection and response Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Particle model of matter |
Bioenergetics Quantitative Chemistry Atomic structure(physics) |
Homeostasis and response Chemical Changes Forces 1(Forces and their interaction) |
Revision for CAFS Energy changes Ecology |
Forces 2 (Forces and Motion) Inheritance, variation and evolution |
| Year 11 |
Inheritance, variation and evolution The rate and extent of chemical change Waves |
Ecology Magnetism And Electromagnetism Organic chemistry |
Homeostasis revision Chemical analysis Chemistry of the atmosphere Space Physics (Triple only) |
Using Resources Chemical analysis Chemistry of the atmosphere Space Physics (Triple only) |
Revision | Revision |
KS5 Biology
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 |
Cell structure Biological Molecules |
Enzymes Nucleotides and Nucleic acids |
Biological Membranes Cell Division, Cell diversity and cellular organisation |
Exchange Surfaces Transport in animals Communicable diseases and Immune system |
Transport in plants Biodiversity Classification and Evolution |
Revision and PPE |
| Year 13 |
Communication and Homeostasis Excretion Cellular Control Patterns of inheritance |
Neuronal Communication Hormonal Communication Manipulating genomes Cloning and Biotechnology |
Plant and animal Responses Photosynthesis Ecosystems |
Respiration Population and Sustainability |
Revision | Exams |
KS5 Chemistry
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 |
Foundations in Chemistry Amount of Substance |
Acids and Redox Electrons and bonding |
Periodic Table and Energy Enthalpy |
Reaction Rates and Equilibrium Reactivity Trends |
Core Organic Chemistry Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols |
Organic synthesis Spectroscopy |
| Year 13 |
Physical Chemistry and Transition elements Rates of reactions |
Redox and Electrode Potentials Buffers and Neutralistion |
Acid, bases and pH Equilibrium |
Organic Chemistry and Analysis Carbonyls and Carboxylic acids |
Aromatic Chemistry Amines, amino acids and polymers. |
Organic Synthesis Chromatography and spectroscopy |