The science curriculum at Breckenbrough is delivered as three separate sciences within three different labs. In years 7, 8 and 9 we form the foundations, with elements covered in these years mirroring many of the concepts ready for the build up to the GCSE syllabus in Year 10 and 11.
The science curriculum at Breckenbrough is delivered as three separate sciences within three different labs. In years 7, 8 and 9 we form the foundations, with elements covered in these years mirroring many of the concepts ready for the build up to the GCSE syllabus in Year 10 and 11.
Courses: We presently follow the AQA Combined Science ‘Trilogy’ syllabus.
AQA Entry level Science is also available for students for whom the GCSE may not be appropriate. This course ‘shadows the content of the Trilogy syllabus, whilst allowing a more application- based approach to learning.
www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/elc/science-5960
Board: AQA.
Assessment type: The two year course is assessed by six formal examinations at the end of the course, there is no assessed practical element. The overall grade is made up from the cumulative score from the six exams (two Physics, two Chemistry and two Biology) to award a double GCSE.
Course overview:
The course is segregated into two years, students will cover;
Biology 1: | Cells |
Tissues, Organs and organ systems | |
Infection and response | |
Photosynthesis and respiration | |
Biology 2: | Homeostasis and human nervous system |
Hormones and reproduction | |
Genetics, variation and evolution | |
Adaptations and competition | |
Biodiversity and ecosystems |
Chemistry 1: | Atomic structure and the periodic table |
Bonding, and properties of matter | |
Quantitative chemistry | |
Quantitative chemistry | |
Formulae and equations | |
Chemistry 2: | Rate of chemical change |
Organic chemistry | |
Chemical analysis | |
Chemistry of the atmosphere | |
Using the Earth’s resources |
Physics 1: | Energy |
Electricity | |
Particle model of matter | |
Atomic structure | |
Physics 2: | Forces |
Observing and recording motion | |
Waves | |
Magnetism and electromagnetism |
Student Progression:
Many of our students who gain GCSE in Science move onto further and higher education. We have seen several go into the fields of engineering (aircraft , mechanical and automotive), and associated design. Several students have also moved on to become involved in the Aviation industry and Formula 1. The combined award nature of the AQA syllabus can allow successful students to further Science qualifications such as ‘A’ levels and beyond.
www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464