Science
Intent:
We want to develop a love and curiosity for learning and understanding Science and foster a lifelong interest in scientific developments and understanding in an ever-changing world. We want to inspire and encourage students to build cultural capital, have an appreciation and understanding of the relevance and impact Science has on the local community and the wider world.
Science at Bradfield focusses on breadth and depth of science knowledge, skills and understanding and its application. This is built sequentially, encouraging students to question, investigate and challenge like a scientist. Carefully embedded practical opportunities encourage students to actively seek solutions, make observations, collect and analyse data, question evidence to understand developments and enable them to make informed decisions.
Links to further education and careers are woven into every topic throughout all key stages, to continually raise the aspirations of our students and expose them to the possibilities and opportunities open to them, in this exciting field.
A large number of students will complete separate science GCSEs. Some will follow the 'dual award' GCSE, covering all 3 science disciplines, across 2 GCSEs. The units of work covered are the same in both, with separate sciences covering content in great depth.
Key Stage 3
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The three science disciplines are taught on a rotation for most groups. Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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GCSE Biology
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
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GCSE Chemistry
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
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GCSE Physics
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
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