Science

Subject Leader – Mrs S Webb

Teaching Assistant – Mrs N Watson

‘Science is an integral part of modern culture. It stretches the imagination and creativity of young people. Its challenges are quite enormous.’

Professor Malcolm Longair, CBE, FRS, FRSE. Emeritus Jacksonian Professor of Natural Philosophy; Director of Development, Cavendish Laboratory; Professorial Fellow of Clare Hall.

Rationale for Teaching Science
Science is a body of knowledge built up through experimental testing of ideas. Science is also methodology, a practical way of finding reliable answers to questions we may ask about the world around us. Science at The Rose School is about developing pupils’ ideas and ways of working that enable them to make sense of the world in which they live through investigation, as well as using and applying process skills.
We believe that a broad and balanced science education is the entitlement of all pupils, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, class, aptitude or disability.

SCIENCE TEACHING 2017-2018

KS3

TERM 1

KS3 BIOLOGY 2017 – 2018	TERM	TOPIC	LESSON		LEARNING OBJECTIVES	TEXTBOOK PAGES
	1a	Cells Biology 1 Chapter 1	1.1	Observing cells	· Describe what a cell is · Explain how to use a microscope to observe a cell	14 – 15
			1.2	Plant and animal cells	· Describe the functions of the components of a cell · Describe the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.	16 – 17
			1.3	Specialised cells	· Describe examples of specialised animal cells · Describe examples of specialised plant cells.	18 – 19
			1.4	Movement of substances	· Name some substances that move into and out of cells · Describe the process of diffusion.	20 – 21
			1.5	Unicellular organisms	· Describe what a unicellular organism is · Describe the structure of an amoeba · Describe the structure of euglena.	22 – 23
			B1.1	Summary		24 – 25
	1b	Reproduction Biology 1 Chapter 3	3.1	Adolescence	· State the difference between adolescence and puberty · Describe the main changes that take place during puberty.	40 – 41
			3.2	Reproductive systems	· Describe the main structures in the male and female reproductive systems · Describe the function of the main structures in the male and female reproductive systems.	42 – 43
			3.3	Fertilisation and implantation	· Describe the structure and function of gametes · Describe the processes of fertilisation.	44 -45
			3.4	Development of a fetus	· Describe what happens during gestation · Describe what happens during birth.	46 – 47
			3.5	The menstrual cycle	· State what the menstrual cycle is · Describe the main stages in the menstrual cycle.	48 – 49
			3.6	Flowers and pollination	· Identify the main structures of a flower · Describe the process of pollination · Describe the differences between wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated plants.	50 – 51
			3.7	Fertilisation and germination	· Describe the process of fertilisation in plants · Describe how seeds and fruits are formed.	52 – 53
			3.8	Seed dispersal	· State the ways seeds can be dispersed · Describe how a seed is adapted to its method of dispersal	54 – 55
			B1.3	Summary		56 – 57

Term 2

KS3 CHEMISTRY 2017 – 2018	TERM	TOPIC	LESSON		LEARNING OBJECTIVES	TEXTBOOK PAGES
	2a	Metals and acids Chemistry 2 Chapter 3	3.1	Acids and metals	· Compare the reactions of different metals with dilute acids · Explain the test for hydrogen gas.	92 – 93
			3.2	Metals and oxygen	· Compare the reactions of different metals with oxygen · Use state symbols in balanced formula equations.	94 – 95
			3.3	Metals and water	· Compare the reactions of metals with water · Use the reactivity series to predict reactions.	96 – 97
			3.4	Metal displacement reactions	· Predict pairs of substances that react in displacement reactions · Use the reactivity series to explain displacement reactions.	98 – 99
			3.5	Extracting metals	· Use the reactivity series to decide which metals can be extracted from their ores by heating with carbon · Calculate the amounts of metals in ores.	100 -101
			3.6	Ceramics	· Describe ceramic properties · Explain why the properties of ceramics make them suitable for their uses.	102 – 103
			3.7	Polymers	· Describe polymer properties · Explain how polymer properties make them suitable for their uses.	104 – 105
			3.8	Composites	· Describe composite properties · Explain why composite properties make them suitable for their uses.	106 – 107
			C2.2	Summary		108 – 109
	2b	Separation techniques Chemistry 2 Chapter 2	2.1	Mixtures	· Describe particle arrangements in mixtures · Explain how to identify pure substances	78 – 79
			2.2	Solutions	· Describe solutions using key words · Use the particle model to explain dissolving	80 – 81
			2.3	Solubility	· Explain what a saturated solution is · Explain the meaning of solubility	82 – 83
			2.4	Filtration	· Explain how filtration works · Describe how to filter a mixture	84 – 85
			2.5	Evaporation and distillation	· Explain how to use evaporation to separate mixtures · Explain how distillation works	86 – 87
			2.6	Chromatography	· Explain how chromatography separates mixtures · Analyse chromatograms to identify substances in mixtures	88 – 89
			C2.2	Summary		90 – 91

Term 3

KS3 CHEMISTRY 2017 – 2018	TERM	TOPIC	LESSON		LEARNING OBJECTIVES	TEXTBOOK PAGES
	2a	Metals and acids Chemistry 2 Chapter 3	3.1	Acids and metals	· Compare the reactions of different metals with dilute acids · Explain the test for hydrogen gas.	92 – 93
			3.2	Metals and oxygen	· Compare the reactions of different metals with oxygen · Use state symbols in balanced formula equations.	94 – 95
			3.3	Metals and water	· Compare the reactions of metals with water · Use the reactivity series to predict reactions.	96 – 97
			3.4	Metal displacement reactions	· Predict pairs of substances that react in displacement reactions · Use the reactivity series to explain displacement reactions.	98 – 99
			3.5	Extracting metals	· Use the reactivity series to decide which metals can be extracted from their ores by heating with carbon · Calculate the amounts of metals in ores.	100 -101
			3.6	Ceramics	· Describe ceramic properties · Explain why the properties of ceramics make them suitable for their uses.	102 – 103
			3.7	Polymers	· Describe polymer properties · Explain how polymer properties make them suitable for their uses.	104 – 105
			3.8	Composites	· Describe composite properties · Explain why composite properties make them suitable for their uses.	106 – 107
			C2.2	Summary		108 – 109
	2b	Separation techniques Chemistry 2 Chapter 2	2.1	Mixtures	· Describe particle arrangements in mixtures · Explain how to identify pure substances	78 – 79
			2.2	Solutions	· Describe solutions using key words · Use the particle model to explain dissolving	80 – 81
			2.3	Solubility	· Explain what a saturated solution is · Explain the meaning of solubility	82 – 83
			2.4	Filtration	· Explain how filtration works · Describe how to filter a mixture	84 – 85
			2.5	Evaporation and distillation	· Explain how to use evaporation to separate mixtures · Explain how distillation works	86 – 87
			2.6	Chromatography	· Explain how chromatography separates mixtures · Analyse chromatograms to identify substances in mixtures	88 – 89
			C2.2	Summary		90 – 91