We follow the Ark Science Mastery programme. Students have four science lessons a week.
The chemistry content is as follows:
| Year 7 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Particles | Autumn |
| Atoms, Elements and Compounds | Spring |
| Mixtures | Summer |
| Year 8 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Acids and Alkalis | Autumn |
| Changing Substances | Spring |
| Earth Systems | Spring |
| Year 9 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| The Periodic Table | Autumn |
| Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry | Spring |
| Using Resources | Summer |
Students follow the Combined Science: Trilogy course.
Examination Board: AQA
Specification Name: Combined Science: Trilogy
Links: Combined Science: Trilogy
This route follows a mixed programme of biology, chemistry and physics and leads to two qualifications in Combined Science: Trilogy. Students continue to be taught by specialist teachers.
The chemistry content is as follows:
| Year 10 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table | Autumn |
| Bonding and Structure | Autumn and Spring |
| Chemical Changes | Spring |
| Quantitative Chemistry | Summer |
| Purity, Formulations and Chromatography | Summer |
| Year 11 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions | Autumn |
| Rates of Reaction | Autumn |
| Atmosphere | Autumn |
| Carbon as a Fuel | Autumn |
| Using Resources | Spring |
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