Science

Mission Statement

At South Charnwood High School our intent is to ensure that all pupils:

Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
Are equipped with the scientific skills required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. We understand that it is important for lessons to have a skills-based focus, and that the knowledge can be taught through this.

In Science our mission is to help your child explore and develop a better understanding of the Big Questions in science. The natural world is full of phenomena that can be observed and we want to teach your child the scientific skills needed to carry out tests, make predictions and learn about the discoveries of others. It is our aim to nurture pupils’ natural inquisitiveness and promote fields of enquiry that will enable them to become the scientists of tomorrow.

KS3 Science Curriculum:

At South Charnwood students follow a bespoke curriculum based on the KS3 national curriculum.

Note: As a department, we will endeavour to follow the curriculum maps as accurately as circumstances allow. Please be aware that topic orders may change.

Curriculum Journeys

Assessment Summary

“During our brief stay on planet Earth, we owe ourselves and our descendants the opportunity to explore - in part because it's fun to do.”

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Centre for Earth and Space in New York City)

Year 7 sex education in Science

Year 8 sex education in Science

KS3 Science Homework Policy:

SENECA tasks where appropriate.
Alternative homework - retrieval practice questions, reading, listening to scientific podcasts or watching directed YouTube videos.

Science Enrichment Opportunities:

In Science we endeavour to offer a curriculum that inspires our pupils as well as offering experiences that link to the real world and future careers. As such, we have offered: