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Smithdon High School

Science Curriculum Overview

Science KS3 Curriculum Topics

 

Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 2

Spring Term
1

Spring Term 
2

Summer Term 1

Summer Term
2

Year
7

Matter
&
Electricity

Cells
&
Chemical Reactions

Forces 
&
Ecology

Year
8

Energy
&
Solutions

Organ Systems
&
Space

Principles of chemistry
&
Disease and evolution

Year
9

Cells, Atoms & the Periodic Table
&
Energy

Health, Energy
&
Bonding

Ecology & Earth

&
Atmosphere & Forces

 

Science KS4 Curriculum Topics

 

Autumn
Term 1

Autumn
Term 2

Spring
Term 1

Spring
Term 2

Summer
Term 1

Summer
Term 2

Year
10

Biology

Cell biology

Organisation

Organisation
Infection and Response

Reproduction

Bioenergetics

Ecology and Food Production
Homeostasis

Year 11

Homeostasis
Exam Prep

Inheritance
Revision and Exam Prep

Revision and Exam Prep

N/A

Year 10

Chemistry

States of Matter and Separation Techniques
Oxidation and Reduction

Ionic Structures and Properties
Masses in Reactions

Masses in Reactions
Exo and Endothermic

Year 11

Collusion Theory
Crude Oil

Pure Substances
Earth Resources

Exam and Revision Prep

Year 10 

Physics

Forces

Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure 
Energy

Electricity 

Particle Model of Matter

Year 11 

Waves
Magnetism and Electromagnets

Magnetism and Electromagnets
TRIPLE STUDENTS ONLY - Space

Revision and Exam Prep