Science

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