Science
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TEACHER |
POSITION HELD |
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Curriculum Director of Science |
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Mr M Spyrou |
Head of KS3 Science |
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Mrs M Travers |
Lead Practitioner of Science and Head of Chemistry |
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Mr D Mahoney |
Head of Physics |
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Mr L Lahoud |
Head of Biology |
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Ms D Cottrill |
Applied Science Co-Ordinator |
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Dr K Steel |
A Level Chemistry Teacher |
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Mr J Hare |
Science Teacher |
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Ms A Awosanmi |
Science Teacher |
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Mr W Orme |
Science Teacher |
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Mr S Mfoafo-McCarthy |
Science Teacher |
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Ms A Harrison-Smith |
Science Teacher |
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Ms H Alpha |
Science Teacher |
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Mr Y Mufid |
Physics and Maths Teacher |
KS3
Welcome to KS3 Science at Haberdashers’ Hatcham College
At Haberdashers’ Hatcham College, we pride ourselves on offering a dynamic and engaging science curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our students. Our KS3 Science course is designed to lay a strong foundation of scientific knowledge and skills, preparing students for success in KS4 and beyond.
Our Curriculum:
We have developed our own curriculum in collaboration with science teachers across the Trust, ensuring it meets the highest educational standards and aligns with national guidelines.
Our curriculum follows a spiral approach, revisiting fundamental topics throughout KS3, KS4, and KS5 to deepen understanding and reinforce learning.
Assessment and Progress:
Regular checkpoints and assessments are integrated into the curriculum to monitor student progress and understanding.
These assessments help identify areas for improvement and provide valuable feedback to students and teachers alike.
Key Topics:
Our KS3 Science curriculum covers a wide range of key topics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
The key topics studied at KS3 include:
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Year 7 |
Year 8 (Activate) |
Year 9 |
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Biology |
Unit 1: Living things & cells Unit 2: Healthy Diet Unit 3: Supplying cells Unit 4: Heredity & the human life cycle Unit 5: Interdependence |
Unit 1: Health & Lifestyle Unit 2: Biological Processes Unit 3: Ecosystems & adaptations Unit 4: inheritance |
Unit 1: Cells & Enzyme action Unit 2: Exchange & transport in animals Unit 3: Plant structure & their functions Unit 4: Pathogens Unit 5: Ecosystems & adaptations |
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Chemistry |
Unit 1: Matter & Particles Unit 2: Pure substances & mixtures Unit 3: Elements & Compounds Unit 4: Chemical reactions Unit 5: Acids & bases |
Unit 1: The Periodic Table Unit 2: Metals & Materials Unit 3: Separation techniques Unit 4: The Earth |
Unit 1: Atomic structure Unit 2: The Periodic Table Unit 3: Introduction to chemical calculations Unit 4: The atmosphere Unit 5: Introduction to rates of reaction Unit 6: Metallic bonding |
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Physics |
Unit 1: Introduction to forces Unit 2: Floating, sinking & density Unit 3: Energy Unit 4: Sound Unit 5: Light |
Unit 1: Electricity& Magnetism Unit 2: Energy Unit 3: Motion & Pressure |
Unit 1: Changes of state & temperature Unit 2: Density & pressure Unit 3: Isaac Newton Unit 4: Measuring & calculating motion Unit 5: Energy of moving objects Unit 6: Power & Efficiency Unit 7: The electromagnetic spectrum |
Enrichment Opportunities:
In addition to our curriculum, we offer an after-school Science/STEM club where students can engage in projects and conduct experiments that go beyond the curriculum, fostering curiosity and creativity.
Catch-up sessions are also available for students needing extra support, providing opportunities for additional guidance and assistance.
KS4
Textbooks:
The Science department use an online textbook platform called Kerboodle: https://www.kerboodle.com/users/login
Students can sign in using their Microsoft single centre sign on school account
Overview
The suite of GCSE sciences comprises of different specifications, which utilise common material and use a similar style of examination questions. The different specifications are GCSE Combined Science – broth Trilogy and Synergy courses and GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics.
Candidates taking either the GCSE Combined trilogy or the GCSE Separates route, will have the experience necessary to progress to appropriate Level 3 qualifications.
GCSE Combined Science awards students with two GCSEs and Separate GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics awards students with 3 GCSEs
AQA Combined Science
Students will follow either Trilogy or Synergy Science depending on Year 9 outcomes and the level of support they require.
Trilogy covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and each subject will complete 6 required practicals. Students will sit 6 exams, 2 per subject, each 1 hour 15 mins in length. We offer Trilogy in two tiers of entry, Higher and Foundation.
The Trilogy specification can be found here:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
Foundation students can achieve a maximum grade of 5/5, but the questions are easier to access.
Synergy is taught thematically and covers two overarching concepts – Life and Environmental Sciences and Physical Science. Currently we only offer Synergy in foundation tier. Students will sit 4 exams, 2 per subject, each 1 hour 45 mins.
The Synergy specification can be found here:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-synergy-8465
Students are provided with a periodic table for Chemistry exams and a formula sheet for Physics exams. Students are required to memorise a large number of equations for Physics exams.
Examples of the Chemistry periodic table and Physics formula sheet can be found below:
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/AQA-8462-8464-8465-INS-PT.PDF
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2019/june/AQA-8464P-DB-JUN19.PDF
AQA GCSE Separates (GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics)
Students will follow either separate Science depending on Year 9 outcomes and the level of support they require. Each subject has 8 required practicals to complete.
Students will sit 6 exams, 2 per subject each 1 hour 45 mins in length. We only offer Separate sciences at higher tier.
The Biology specification can be found here:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
The Chemistry specification can be found here:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
The Physics specification can be found here:
Maths Skills
Maths skills are now included in the assessment of all GCSE science qualifications. A minimum percentage of marks must be allocated to assessing mathematical skills at an appropriate level of difficulty, in line with new rules and guidance from the Department for Education.
