Contact Name: Mrs K Stephenson (Sp)
Who's who:
Mr S Duffin (Df) | Science (Chemistry)/Teaching and Learning KS3 Science |
Miss N Leech | Science |
Mr K Mensah | Science (Chemistry) |
Miss E Schierbaum | Science (Chemistry) |
Mrs K Stephenson (Sp) | Science (Chemistry) |
Miss C Wigham (Wh) | Science (Chemistry) |
Mrs A Young (Yn) | Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning)/Chemistry |
Details of KS3:
Year 7: Taught 3 lessons of Science per week in mixed ability form groups. Topics covered in Chemistry are:
- Unit 7E. Acids and Alkalis
- Unit 7F. Bubbles, Bangs and Burning
- Unit 7G. What a Waste
- Unit 7H. Materials from the Earth
There are banks of resources that are used to differentiate and cater for all interests and ability ranges. Work is leveled throughout the year and targeted feedback is given to help students to improve.
Year 8: Taught 3 lessons of Science per week in set groups. Topics covered in Chemistry are:
- Unit 8E. In the Drink
- Unit 8F. Materials and Recycling
- Unit 8G. All that Glitters
- Unit 8H. Explaining the Earth
There are banks of resources that are used to differentiate and cater for all interests and ability ranges. Work is leveled throughout the year and targeted feedback is given to help students to improve.
Year 9: Taught one lesson each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology in set groups. Topics covered in Chemistry are:
- Unit 9E. Building for the Future
- Unit 9F. Sculpture Park
- Unit 9G. Cleaning Up
- Unit 9H. Flying materials
There are banks of resources that are used to differentiate and cater for all interests and ability ranges. Work is leveled throughout the year and targeted feedback is given to help students to improve.
Details of these schemes can be found at:
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/secondary_science/?view=get
Chemistry club runs fortnightly. This is when enthusiastic Chemists can practice their skills and learn new ideas and concepts outside the normal curriculum.
Details of KS5:
Year 12 and 13
A Levels offered in:
- Chemistry (AQA 12421)
All courses are taught in 5 hours of lessons per week in Year 12 with 2 of the 5 hours set aside for practical work and 4 hours of lessons in Year 13. Chemistry students complete practical assessments during the course. The remaining work is assessed by structured examinations taken in January and June.
(N.B. If students chose to terminate their course at the end of Year 12, an AS level is awarded. This AS counts as 50% of the final A level if the students chose to continue to A2 in Year 13)
The AS year comprises of 3 modules:
- CHEM1 Foundation Chemistry examined in January of Year 12. (33%)
- CHEM2 Chemistry in Action examined in June of Year 12.(47%)
- CHEM3 Controlled assessment completed throughout Year 12 (20%)
The A2 year comprises of 3 modules:
- CHEM4 Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry examined in January of Year 13 (20%)
- CHEM5 Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry - examined in June of Year 13 (20%)
- CHEM6 Controlled assessment completed throughout Year 13 (10%)
Details of all of these courses can be found at:
www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa.html
Forthcoming Events:
Year 12 AS students will attend a practical day at Leeds University during the summer term. This allows them to experience practical work in a University environment and to learn new skills.
Examination dates:
Key Stage 4: Details of all relevant examination dates can be found at:
www.modernisationonline.org.uk/comptimetable/search.aspx
Key Stage 5: Details of all relevant examination dates can be found at:
www.modernisationonline.org.uk/comptimetable/search.aspx
Look out for:
- Science Homework Club!
- Chemistry Club:
