Science
KS1
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Key stage 1 students should explore the world around them to develop and build a knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes and skills and relate them to every day experiences. These skills are expanded upon in KS2 and then finally refined in KS3 and KS4. |
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In this Key Stage, pupils are encouraged to view the world around them and offer ideas as to how things work. The student’s initial ideas are then developed and used to introduce the basics of all three science, topics Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Science tries to concentrate as much as possible on practical lessons to hone the student’s kinaesthetic abilities and to further enhance their learning experience as much as possible. They will learn about using ways of experimentation to find out about scientific ideas. They will also learn to communicate these ideas using the appropriate scientific language. Later in the Key Stage and on in to Key Stage 2 the students will be asked to consider and explore values and attitudes through science. |
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Details of exams/assessments in key stage 2: All students sit both formative and summative assessments at the end of each topic. These provide practice for future exams. Results are displayed on classroom walls for students and recorded on whole school trackers for monitoring. |
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Some of the themes covered include units: 1. Working Scientifically 2. Plants 3. Animals including humans 4. Everyday materials 5. Seasonal Changes |
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Details of where long term plan is for hyperlink O:\NH\AWL Planning\2020-2021\Long Term plan Where possible in KS1 students are taken to a variety of locations to help with scientific studies. Schools Nature garden and Hastings Sea Life Centres. |
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KS2
Key Stage 2 Science |
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Key stage 2 students develop and build a knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes and skills and relate them to every day experiences. These skills will be used further in KS3 and finally refined in KS4. |
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In this Key Stage, pupils take their original ideas and thoughts from Key Stage 1 and add greater scientific knowledge to them. This additional detail helps differentiate the three main sciences. Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Science tries to concentrate as much as possible on practical lessons to hone the student’s kinaesthetic abilities as much as possible. They will learn about using ways of experimentation to find out about scientific ideas. They will also learn to communicate these ideas using the appropriate scientific language. Later in Key Stage, 2 students are asked to consider and explore values and attitudes in science and expand their scientific knowledge and ideas ready for transition to Key Stage 3. |
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Details of exams/assessments in key stage 2: All students sit both formative and summative assessments at the end of each topic. These provide practice for future exams. Results are displayed on classroom walls for students and recorded on whole school trackers for monitoring. |
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Some of the themes covered include units: Working Scientifically Plants Animals including humans Rocks Light Forces and Magnets States of Matter Sound Electricity Earth and Space Forces |
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Details of where long term plan is for hyperlink O:\NH\AWL Planning\2020-2021\Long Term plans Where possible in KS2 students are taken to a variety of locations to help with scientific studies. Schools Nature garden and Hastings Sea Life Centre. |
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KS3
Key Stage 3 Science |
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Key stage 3 students build on knowledge from KS2 using scientific ideas and models to explain phenomena and events. They will carry out investigations and evaluate their work. These skills will be honed further in KS4 ready for GCSE examinations and assessments. |
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The KS3 Science programme in years 7 and 8 and 9 is designed to provide a firm and broad foundation knowledge for the GSCE science courses which begin in Year 10. It builds on the learning from KS2 and follows all the National Curriculum for Science KS3 that pertain to the programme of study that has been devised by the New Horizons Science Department. Physics Chemistry and Biology are taught in themed modules and provide regular and varied exposure to all three disciplines over the three years. All aspects of teaching and learning are covered, including the principles of scientific investigation, evaluation of practical work including safety and the communication of what they did and its significance. The year 9 aspects of the KS3 science curriculum incorporate Entry Level Science qualifications and are designed to ensure a smooth transition in to KS4 science and study towards GCSE qualifications and further. |
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Details of exams/assessments in key stage 3: All students sit both formative and summative assessments at the end of each topic. These provide practice for future exams. Results are displayed on classroom walls for students and recorded on whole school trackers for monitoring. Trackers also allow teachers to monitor progression and estimate possible results for GCSE examinations. In Year 9 students complete the nationally recognised Entry Level Science qualification which is closely linked to Key Stage 4 GCSE studies. |
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Students carry out practical sessions and research the following range of topics: Looking after yourself (Biology) Cells Reproduction Variation and classification Food and Digestion Microbes and disease Respiration Inheritance |
Changing Things (Chemistry) Acids and alkalis States of matter Atoms, elements compound and mixtures Rocks Heating and cooling Reactions and reactivity |
How things work (Physics) Electrical circuits Magnets and electromagnet Light and sound Forces and pressure Speeding up Gravity/space
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KS4
Key Stage 4 Science |
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Key stage 4 use their knowledge gained from KS1, KS2 and KS3 to design and carry out independent investigations to answer specific scientific problems. The students carry out self-evaluations and communicate results and conclusions. |
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Science has structured the world in which we live and can shape the future. Pupils need to develop the skill of critical thinking and an understanding of scientific procedures. Pupils should understand that scientists try to explain phenomena and solve problems using evidence. Scientific evidence provides a powerful means of forming opinions. The data used as evidence must be reliable and valid, as only then can appropriate conclusions be made. Science should encourage pupils to think beyond themselves to their role and responsibilities in their local society, wider community and citizenship at a global level. Science at New Horizons School is designed to develop pupil’s enthusiasm for and interest in the subject, acquire and apply skills knowledge and understanding of how science works and its role in society. It also strives to develop scientific skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression to further learning at college and University. To inspire a love of scientific discovery that empowers learners to meet the challenges of education, work and life. |
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Details of exams/assessments in key stage 4: Student will sit one GCSE science paper (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) in year 10 and another in Year 11. Equating to two GCSE’s in science. Whilst studying GCSE Sciences all students will be continuously monitored to track their progression through the GCSE curriculum. Towards examination time students are set practice exam papers and controlled assessments in readiness for the final examinations.
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Students carry out practical sessions and research the following range of topics: Biology: Cells, genetics, Natural selection Health and disease, development of medicines Plant structures and functions Reflexes and homeostasis Gas exchange and transport in organisms Ecosystems Chemistry: Hazards, Atomic structure, the periodic table Atomic structure, bonding Sates of matter, metals and extraction of metals Acids, chemical reactions Hydrocarbons and fuels The Earth’s atmosphere Physics: Forces and motion, energy Waves, astronomy Light, electromagnetic spectrum Radioactivity, electricity Magnetism and electromagnetism Forces and matter |
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Details of where long term plan is for hyperlink O:\NH\AWL Planning\2020-2021\Long Term plans |
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Enrichment opportunities/additional learning Trips are organised to further enhance student’s experience of science in the world around us and to strengthen student’s resilience and give them experiences in the world outside of school.
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