The Collins GCSE Science (9-1) Five Year Scheme of Work:
• Identifies ten key scientific concepts • Outlines the development of students’ understanding in these concepts over the five years from age 11 to 16• Maps to Collins Science, chapter by chapter, showing the detailed progression at the heart of the course
The Collins Science scheme of work can be used flexibly. Different examples are provided for how you can timetable, depending on the number of teachers you are using to teach GCSE and whether you are teaching it over a two or three year period.
Contents1. Progression in key ideas 2. Teaching a two year KS4 with two members of staff3. Teaching a two year KS4 with three members of staff4. Teaching a two year KS4 with one member of staff5. Teaching a three year KS4 with two members of staff
The Scheme of Work refers to the separate sciences at GCSE. If students are following a Combined Science course, most of the blocks will still apply although they will be reduced in amount. The same applies to students who are following a Foundation Tier pathway.
GCSE Science: Progression in key ideas
Cells & systems
Microbes & health
Genetics & evolution
Interdependence
Types of reactions
Particles
Energy
Waves
Electricity & magnetism
Forces
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11
Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)• effects of ‘recreational’ drugs on behaviour, health & life processes
Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)• viral & bacterialdiseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies
Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields
Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference & resistance, • magnetic fields, poles, attraction & repulsion• electromagnets & motors
Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers
Magnetism & electromagnetism, (GCSE Physics Ch8)• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation
Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy
Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Physics Ch6)• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation
Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound
Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in schanges of state• internal energy stored in materials
Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculations
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions
Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells
Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation
Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)• variation• competition & natural selection• causes of extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks
Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation
Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance
Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3 Bk2 Ch2)• food webs, insect pollination & human food security• relationships in an environment• the role of variation in survival
Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)• composition of Earth & atmosphere• carbon dioxide & impact on climate• limited resources & recycling• the rock cycle• the carbon cycle
Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)• changes in Earth’s atmosphere & greenhouse gases• common atmospheric pollutants• climate change & carbon foot print
Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)• predation & trophic levels• energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security
Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)• combustion, thermal decomposition & oxidation reactions
Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion
Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis
Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites
Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)• hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymers & polymerisation• amino acids
Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)• assessing purity & separating mixtures• moles• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy
Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers
Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals
Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation
Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• friction & resistance of air & water
Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface
Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport
Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion
Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)• pressure & pressure differences in fluids
Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds, (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae
Pure & impure substances (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions
Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion
Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium
Atomic structure & periodic table, (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals
Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & decay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion
Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure
Reproduction (KS3 Bk1 Ch1)• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security
Breathing (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking
Nutrition & digestion (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis
Cellular respiration (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation
Cells & organisation (KS3 Bk1 Ch1)• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms
Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups
Photosynthesis (KS3 Bk2 Ch2)• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata
Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms
Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration
Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease
Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormon
3 3 3 3 3
Nutrition & digestion (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)
Pure & impure substances (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis
• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions
• combustion, thermal decomposition & oxidation reactions
• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy
• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating
No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Reproduction (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Breathing (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)
• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms
• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security
• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae
• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion
• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• deformation of objects• friction• resistance of air & water• measurements of stretch or compression
• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation
• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking
Year
7
No of Weeks 6 6 6 6 3 3 6
Scientific Concept Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)
Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)
Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)
Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)
Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)
• heredity• differences between species• continuous & discontinuous variation• variation, competition & natural selection• changes in the environment & extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks
• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites
• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
• effects of ‘recreational’ drugs on behaviour, health & life processes
• composition of Earth & atmosphere• production of carbon dioxide & impact on climate• efficacy of recycling• the rock cycle• Earth as a source of limited resources• the carbon cycle
• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions
• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratingsYe
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3 6 6
Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)
Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)
• food webs & insect pollination• human food security• how organisms affect & are affected by their environment• the role of variation in enabling living things to survive in the same ecosystem
• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis
• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference, battery & bulb ratings• resistance• conductors & insulators• magnetic poles, attraction & repulsion• magnetic fields• Earth’s magnetism, compass & navigation• electromagnets & motors
No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cellular respiration (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)
Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)
Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Photosynthesis (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation
• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups
• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion
• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in changes of state• internal energy stored in materials
• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields
• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface
• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata
Year
8
Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Two GCSE Staff
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Scientific Concept Cells
(Unit 1: Seedlings and coloured light)
Energy
(Unit 2: Sound reflectors)
Forces
(Unit 3: Barometric pressure)
Interdependance
(Unit 4: Rhododendrons)
Particles
(Unit 5: Milk glue)
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
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No of Weeks 5 5 5 5 5 5
Scientific Concept Atomic structure & periodic table, (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)
Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)
Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)
Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)
Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)
Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)
• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals
• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers
• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound
• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation
• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & decay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion
Year
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No of Weeks 5 5 5 5 5 5
Scientific Concept Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)
Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)
Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)
Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)
Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)
Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)
• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormones
• abiotic factors, predation & trophic levels• biomass, energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security
• viral & bacterial diseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies
• crude oil, hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• homologous series, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymerisation• amino acids• synthetic & naturally occurring polymers, including DNA
• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation
• assessing purity & separating mixtures• identification of ions• moles• use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances & to volumes of gases• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy
Year
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Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Two GCSE Staff (continued)
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4 2
Magnetism & electromagnetism, (GCSE Physics Ch8)
Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)
• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• microphones & speakers• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation
• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion
No of Weeks 3 2 5 4 3 2 5
Scientific Concept Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)
Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Physics Ch6)
Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)
• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure
• pressure & pressure differences in fluids
• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals
• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation
• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium
• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells
• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport
Year
11
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No of Weeks 5 5 5 5 5 5
Scientific Concept Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)
Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)
Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)
Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)
Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)
Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)
• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms
• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration
• composition & evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere• carbon dioxide & methane as greenhouse gases• common atmospheric pollutants & their sources• climate change & carbon footprint
• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease
• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance
• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers
Year
10
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Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Three GCSE Staff
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3 3 3 3 3
Nutrition & digestion (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)
Pure & impure substance (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis
• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions
• combustion, thermal decom position & oxidation reactions
• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy
• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating
No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Reproduction (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds, (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Breathing (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)
Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms
Reproduction (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security
Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds, (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae
Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion
• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• deformation of objects• friction• resistance of air & water• measurements of stretch or compression
• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation
• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking
Year
7
3 6 6
Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)
Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)
• food webs & insect pollination• human food security• how organisms affect & are affected by their environment• the role of variation in enabling living things to survive in the same ecosystem
• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis
• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference, battery & bulb ratings• resistance• conductors & insulators• magnetic poles, attraction & repulsion• magnetic fields• Earth’s magnetism, compass & navigation• electromagnets & motors
No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cellular respiration (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)
Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)
Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Photosynthesis (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation
• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups
• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion
• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in changes of state• internal energy stored in materials
• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields
• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface
• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata
Year
8
No of Weeks 6 6 6 6 3 3 6
Scientific Concept Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)
Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)
Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)
Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)
Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)
• heredity• differences between species• continuous & discontinuous variation• variation, competition & natural selection• changes in the environment & extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks
• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites
• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
• effects of ‘recreational’drugs on behaviour, health & life processes
• composition of Earth & atmosphere• production of carbon dioxide & impact on climate• efficacy of recycling• the rock cycle• Earth as a source of limited resources• the carbon cycle
• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions
• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculationsYe
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Scientific Concept Cells
(Unit 1: Seedlings and coloured light)
Energy
(Unit 2: Sound reflectors)
Forces
(Unit 3: Barometric pressure)
Interdependance
(Unit 4: Rhododendrons)
Particles
(Unit 5: Milk glue)
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Download from www.collins.co.uk/GCSEscienceTran
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No of Weeks 9 9 9 9
Scientific Concept Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)
Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)
Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)
Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)
• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers
• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound
• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation
• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & dsecay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion
Year
10
Phy
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No of Weeks 8 8 8 8
Scientific Concept Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)
Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)
Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)
Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)
• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormones
• abiotic factors, predation & trophic levels• biomass, energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security
• viral & bacterial diseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies
• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation
Year
11
Bio
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Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Three GCSE Staff (continued)
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No of Weeks 8 4 4 8 8
Scientific Concept Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)
Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)
Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)
• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals
• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium
• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells
• crude oil, hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• homologous series, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymerisation• amino acids• synthetic & naturally occurring polymers, including DNA
• assessing purity & separating mixtures• identification of ions• moles• use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances & to volumes of gases• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy
No of Weeks 9 9 9 9
Scientific Concept Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)
Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)
Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)
Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)
• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms
• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration
• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease
• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance
Year
10
Bio
log
y
Year
11
Che
mis
try
No of Weeks 4 4 8 8 5 3
Scientific Concept Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Ch6)
Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)
Magnetism & electromagnetism (GCSE Physics Ch8)
Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)
• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure
• pressure & pressure differences in fluids
• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation
• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport
• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• microphones & speakers• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation
• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion
Year
11
Phy
sics
No of Weeks 9 9 9 9
Scientific Concept Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)
Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)
Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)
Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)
Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)
• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals
Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)
• composition & evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere• carbon dioxide & methane as greenhouse gases• common atmospheric pollutants & their sources• climate change & carbon footprint
Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)
• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)
• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers
Year
10
Che
mis
try
3 6 6
Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)
Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)
• food webs & insect pollination• human food security• how organisms affect & are affected by their environment• the role of variation in enabling living things to survive in the same ecosystem
• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis
• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference, battery & bulb ratings• resistance• conductors & insulators• magnetic poles, attraction & repulsion• magnetic fields• Earth’s magnetism, compass & navigation• electromagnets & motors
No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cellular respiration (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)
Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)
Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Photosynthesis (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation
• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups
• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion
• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in changes of state• internal energy stored in materials
• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields
• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface
• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata
Year
8
No of Weeks 6 6 6 6 3 3 6
Scientific Concept Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)
Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)
Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)
Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)
Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)
• heredity• differences between species• continuous & discontinuous variation• variation, competition & natural selection• changes in the environment & extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks
• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites
• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
• effects of ‘recreational’drugs on behaviour, health & life processes
• composition of Earth & atmosphere• production of carbon dioxide & impact on climate• efficacy of recycling• the rock cycle• Earth as a source sof limited resources• the carbon cycle
• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions
• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculationsYe
ar 9
Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, One GCSE Staff
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3 3 3 3 3
Nutrition & digestion (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)
Pure & impure substances (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis
• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions
• combustion, thermal decomposition & oxidation reactions
• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy
• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating
No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Reproduction (KS3 Bk1 Ch1)
Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Breathing (KS3 Bk1 Ch2)
• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms
• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security
• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae
• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion
• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• deformation of objects• friction• resistance of air & water• measurements of stretch or compression
• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation
• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking
Year
7
Scientific Concept Cells
(Unit 1: Seedlings and coloured light)
Energy
(Unit 2: Sound reflectors)
Forces
(Unit 3: Barometric pressure)
Interdependance
(Unit 4: Rhododendrons)
Particles
(Unit 5: Milk glue)
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
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2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5
Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Ch6)
Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)
Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)
Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)
Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)
Magnetism & electromagnetism (GCSE Physics Ch8)
Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)
Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)
• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation
• viral & bacterial diseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies
• crude oil, hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• homologous series, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymerisation• amino acids• synthetic & naturally occurring polymers, including DNA
• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport
• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation
• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• microphones & speakers• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation
• assessing purity & separating mixtures• identification of ions• moles• use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances & to volumes of gases• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy
• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion
No of Weeks 2.5 2.5 1.5 1 2.5 1.5 1
Scientific Concept Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)
Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)
Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)
Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormones
• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals
• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure
• pressure & pressure differences in fluids
• abiotic factors, predation & trophic levels• biomass, energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security
• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium
• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells
Year
11
Two Year KS4 Scheme of Work, One GCSE Staff (continued)
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No of Weeks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Scientific Concept Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)
Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)
Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)
Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)
Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)
Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)
Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)
• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms
• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals
• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers
• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration
• composition & evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere• carbon dioxide & methane as greenhouse gases• common atmospheric pollutants & their sources• climate change & carbon footprint
• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound
• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease
Year
10
3 3 3 3 3
Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)
Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)
Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)
Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)
Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)
• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation
• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance
• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers
• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & decay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Nutrition & digestion (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)
Pure & impure substances (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Chemical reactions (KS3, Bk 1, Ch4)
Sound waves (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
Changes & transfers (KS3, Bk1, Ch6)
Cellular respiration (KS3 Bk2 Ch1)
Skeletal & muscular systems (KS3, Bk2, Ch1)
Particles & physical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
• healthy human diet• energy requirements• consequences of imbalances• tissues & organs• importance of bacteria• photosynthesis
• mixtures, including dissolving• chromatography, filtering, evaporation & distillation• identification of pure substances• conservation of mass, changes of state & chemical reactions
• combustion, thermal decomposition & oxidation reactions
• frequencies• echoes, reflection & absorption• speed of sound• sound produced & detected• longitudinal waves• auditory range• sound waves carrying energy
• simple machines: product of force & displacement unchanged• processes that involve energy transfer• fuels, fuel sources & heating
• aerobic & anaerobic• word equation• fermentation
• structure & function• biomechanics• function of major muscle groups
• particle kinetics & gas pressure• arrangements & motion of particles• anomaly of ice-water transition• diffusion• changes of state• a simple atomic model• chemical & physical changes• conservation of material & mass• reversibility in changes of state• density• Brownian motion
No of Weeks 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Scientific Concept Cells & organisation (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Reproduction (KS3, Bk1, Ch1)
Periodic table, atoms, elements & compounds (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Concept of a reaction (KS3, Bk 1, Ch3)
Forces (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Motion (KS3, Bk1, Ch5)
Breathing (KS3, Bk1, Ch2)
• principal features• animal & plant cells• diffusion• unicellular organisms• cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms
• reproduction in humans & plants• insect pollination & human food security
• periods & groups• physical & chemical properties• chemical properties of metals, non-metals, and metal & non-metal oxides• chemical symbols & formulae
• predicting patterns• chemical & physical changes• combustion
• interaction between two objects• moments• combining forces in one dimension & force arrows• force-extension linear relation• deformation of objects• friction• resistance of air & water• measurements of stretch or compression
• change of speed or direction• speed = distance ÷ time• change depending on direction of force & its size• Hooke’s law• work done & energy changes on deformation
• gas exchange• mechanism of breathing• impact of exercise, asthma & smoking
Year
7
No of Weeks 8 8 8 8
Scientific Concept Atomic structure & periodic table (GCSE Chemistry Ch1)
Electricity (GCSE Physics Ch1)
Waves in matter (GCSE Physics Ch2)
Structure & bonding (GCSE Chemistry Ch3)
• simple model of the atom• electronic structure• groups 0, 1 & 7• properties of transition metals
• static electricity• current, potential difference & resistance• series & parallel circuits• domestic uses & safety• power & energy transfers
• transverse & longitudinal waves• reflection, transmission & absorption• wave speed• ultrasound
• different kinds of chemical bonds: ionic, covalent & metallic bonding• structure & bonding of carbon• metals• diamond, graphite, graphene & fullerenes• bulk & surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
Year
9P
hysi
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hem
istr
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Phy
sics
No of Weeks 8 8 8 8
Scientific Concept Cell biology (GCSE Biology Ch1)
Photosynthesis (GCSE Biology Ch2)
Earth & atmospheric science (GCSE Chemistry Ch2)
Transport systems (GCSE Biology Ch3)
• microscopy• cell division & differentiation• stem cells• microorganisms
• reactions & products• food production• diffusion• stomata• transpiration
• composition & evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere• carbon dioxide & methane as green house gases• common atmospheric pollutants & their sources• climate change & carbon footprint
• osmosis & active transport• digestion & enzymes• exchange surfaces• breathing, blood & the heart• heart disease
Year
9B
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gy
& B
ioch
emis
try
Three Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Two GCSE Staff
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No of Weeks 2 2 2
Scientific Concept Energy in matter (KS3, Bk2, Ch3)
Static electricity (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
Pressure (KS3, Bk2, Ch5)
• changes with temperature in motion & spacing of particles• energy changes in changes of state• internal energy stored in materials
• non-contact forces: gravitational, magnetic & electrostatic• separation of charges• transfer of electrons & forces between charged objects• electric fields
• atmospheric pressure decreases with increase of height• pressure in liquids, increasing with depth• upthrust effects, floating & sinking• pressure measured by ratio of force over area – acting normal to any surface
Year
7C
ont
inue
d
No of Weeks 2 2 4 4 4 4 4
Scientific Concept Photosynthesis (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3, Bk2, Ch2)
Explaining chemical changes (KS3, Bk2, Ch4)
Current electricity, magnetism (KS3, Bk2, Ch6)
Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA & genes (KS3, Bk3, Ch1)
Making useful materials (KS3, Bk3, Ch3)
Motion, forces & space (KS3, Bk3, Ch5)
• word summary• dependence on photosynthetic organisms• adaptations of leaves• role of leaf stomata
• food webs & insect pollination• human food security• how organisms affect & are affected by their environment• the role of variation in enabling living things to survive in the same ecosystem
• reactions as the rearrangement of atoms• formulae & equations• catalysts• acids, bases, alkalis & neutralisation• indicators & the pH scale• reactions of acids with metals• reactions of acids with alkalis
• series & parallel circuits• flow of charge• potential difference, battery & bulb ratings• resistance• conductors & insulators• magnetic poles, attraction & repulsion• magnetic fields• Earth’s magnetism, compass & navigation• electromagnets & motors
• heredity• differences between species• continuous & discontinuous variation• variation, competition & natural selection• changes in the environment & extinction• biodiversity & use of gene banks
• displacement reactions• order of metals & carbon in the reactivity series• use of carbon in obtaining metals from metal oxides• ceramics, polymers & composites
• distance-time graph• relative motion• opposing forces & equilibrium• gravity & weight• the Sun & other stars• the seasons & the Earth’s tilt• the light year as a unit of astronomical distance
Year
8
4 2 2 4
Microbes & disease, health (KS3, Bk3, Ch2)
Earth Science (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy in matter (KS3, Bk3, Ch4)
Energy & auditing change (KS3, Bk3, Ch6)
• effects of ‘recreational’drugs on behaviour, health & life processes
• composition of Earth & atmosphere• production of carbon dioxide & impact on climate• efficacy of recycling• the rock cycle• Earth as a source of limited resources• the carbon cycle
• internal energy stored in materials• exothermic & endothermic chemical reactions
• energy, fuel sources & heating calculations• energy from different foods• rate of transfer of energy• thermal equilibrium• insulators• conservation of energy• comparing starting & final conditions of a system• explaining energy transfers• fuel use & costs• power ratings• audit calculations
No of Weeks 8 8 8 8
Scientific Concept Health, disease & development of medicines (GCSE Biology Ch7)
Organic chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch7)
Variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch8)
Chemical analysis (GCSE Chemistry Ch8)
• viral & bacterial diseases• pathogens, antibiotics & painkillers• immunity• monoclonal antibodies
• crude oil, hydrocarbons & petrochemicals• homologous series, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols & carboxylic acids• polymerisation• amino acids• synthetic & naturally occurring polymers, including DNA
• variation, natural & artificial selection• evolution & speciation• genetic engineering• classification, extinction & conservation
• assessing purity & separating mixtures• identification of ions• moles• use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances & to volumes of gases• determining the concentrations of solutions• yield & atom economy
Year
11
Bio
log
y &
Bio
chem
istr
y
No of Weeks 8 8 8 8
Scientific Concept Inheritance, variation & evolution (GCSE Biology Ch4)
Chemical industries (GCSE Chemistry Ch4)
Co-ordination & control (GCSE Biology Ch5)
Ecosystems (GCSE Biology Ch6)
• DNA, genes & the genome• meiosis, genetic crosses & inheritance
• potable & waste water• life cycle assessment & recycling• metals, alloys & corrosion• alternative metal extraction• ceramics, polymers & composites• NPK fertilisers
• homeostasis• nerves, reflexes & the brain• eye & defects• endocrine system• sugar & diabetes• fertility, contraception & hormones
• abiotic factors, predation & trophic levels• biomass, energy loss & competition• adaptation• carbon cycle & decay• land use, global warming & pollution• biodiversity & food security
Year
10
Bio
log
y &
Bio
chem
istr
y
No of Weeks 8 8 5 3 8
Scientific Concept Energy (GCSE Physics Ch3)
Atomic structure (GCSE Physics Ch4)
Particle model of matter (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Liquids under pressure (GCSE Physics Ch5)
Chemical changes (GCSE Chemistry Ch5)
• energy changes in a system• ways energy is stored before & after changes• conservation, dissipation and national & global energy sources• potential & kinetic energy• work & power• efficiency & dissipation
• nuclear atom & isotopes• reactions & decay• half-life & contamination• absorption & emission• hazards, uses & background radiation• nuclear fission & fusion
• changes of state• internal energy, energy transfers & particle motions• specific heat capacity & specific latent heat• particle model & pressure
• pressure & pressure differences in fluids
• acids, alkalis, pH & salts• neutralisation• reactivity series• electrolysis• redox reactions• extraction of metals
Year
10
Phy
sica
l Che
mis
try
& P
hysi
cs
Three Year KS4 Scheme of Work, Two GCSE Staff (continued)
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No of Weeks 6 5 4 8 6 3
Scientific Concept Light & electromagnetic waves (GCSE Physics Ch6)
Rate & extent of chemical change (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Energy changes in chemistry (GCSE Chemistry Ch6)
Forces & motion (GCSE Physics Ch7)
Magnetism & electromagnetism (GCSE Physics Ch8)
Space physics (GCSE Physics Ch9)
• frequency & colour• electromagnetic radiation• lenses• transmission, absorption & reflection• black-body radiation
• rates of reaction, including catalysts• collision theory• reversible reactions & the concept of dynamic equilibrium
• exothermic & endothermic reactions, including reaction profiles• batteries & fuel cells
• speed & velocity• acceleration• distance-time & velocity-time graphs• Newton’s laws of motion• safety in public transport
• permanent & induced magnetism• magnetic forces & fields• magnetic effects of currents & the motor effect• microphones & speakers• oscillating currents in detection & generation of radiation
• the solar system• stability of orbital motions• satellites• red-shift as sources move away• the ‘big bang’ & universal expansion
Year
11
Phy
sica
l Che
mis
try
& P
hysi
cs
Scientific Concept Cells
(Unit 1: Seedlings and coloured light)
Energy
(Unit 2: Sound reflectors)
Forces
(Unit 3: Barometric pressure)
Interdependance
(Unit 4: Rhododendrons)
Particles
(Unit 5: Milk glue)
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
Three lesson plans to support the transition from KS3 to GCSE by preparing students to work at a GCSE level of challenge.
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