Science
Scholars at Ark All Saints Academy are exposed to a wide range of scientific knowledge, equipping them not only for their GCSE examinations but university and the wider world. Scholars study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as Integrated Science in Years 7 and 8. The units of study are detailed below:
Year 7
Year 7 scholars will begin the year with basic laboratory skills and then progress to study the following subjects throughout the year:
Biology: Cells, Body Systems, Reproduction
Chemistry: Acids and Alkalis, Particles, Reactions and Elements, Atoms and Compounds
Physics: Forces, Light, Space
Year 8
Year 8 scholars will study the following subjects throughout the year:
Biology: Body Works and Health, Respiration, Gaseous Exchange, Photosynthesis and Adaptation
Chemistry: Pure and Impure substances, The Periodic Table, Metals and Acids
Physics: Forces and Motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Waves and Space
Year 9
Year 9 scholars will study the following subjects throughout the year:
Biology: Cell Structure and Transport, Cell Division, Organs and Digestion
Chemistry: Atoms, Periodic Table, Bonding
Physics: Energy Types, Energy Resources, Energy Transfers
At every level of study scholars at Ark All Saints Academy are subjected to rigorous formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments are done on all the units detailed in the various curriculum areas while summative assessments are completed at the end of every term. Regular homework is also given to encourage scholars to develop their research skills and create a love for learning.
Scholars also have the opportunity to partake in a variety of planned science activities such as: Clinical Skills at Kings College London for Years 7 to 9; geared at inspiring our young people to pursue a career in medicine.
Year 10
In Year 10, scholars are in their second year studying GSCE Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Subjects are taught by specialist teachers to enable them to make maximum progress in specialisms studies and facilitate effectively the rigours of the new GCSEs.
The units covered in Year 10 are as follows:
Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
| Organisation & Digestion | Chemical calculations | Electric circuits |
| Organising animals & plants | Chemical changes | Electricity in the home |
| Communicable diseases | Electrolysis | Molecules & matter |
| Disease prevention & treatment | Energy changes | Radioactivity |
| Non-communicable disease | Rates & Equilibrium | Forces & Pressure |
| Photosynthesis | Chemical Analysis | Wave Properties |
| Respiration | ||
| The Human Nervous System | ||
| Hormonal control |
Year 11
Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
| Cariation & Evolution | The Earth's Atmosphere | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Genetics & Evolution | The Earth's Resources | Electromagnetism |
| Reproduction | Forces in Balance | |
| Adaptation, Inheritance and Competition | Forces and Motion | |
| Biodiversity | Motion |
The following link allows you to sign up to Seneca Learning for free. They have a series of tutorials and videos to help you learn.
The following links take you to the YouTube mark schemes for your revision packs.
Biology – Quick Fire Questions
Cell structure - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ZiTAaRC-E&feature=youtu.be
Organisation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnsRz0Xhup8&feature=youtu.be
Infection and Response - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3B_sozPCo&feature=youtu.be
Bioenergetics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nuYpKaQ3jA&feature=youtu.be
Homeostasis and Response - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMf0FbJI9BU&feature=youtu.be
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL-dUnKmksY&feature=youtu.be
Ecology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NorHSgd7Yyc&feature=youtu.be
Chemistry – Quick Fire Questions
Atomic Structure - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjlIPJ_c018&feature=youtu.be
Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbCFUyluWg&feature=youtu.be
Quantitative Chemistry- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uqWdmIKd7c&feature=youtu.be
Chemical Changes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nrma6v0A8I&feature=youtu.be
Energy Changes- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQtjfRolMAE&feature=youtu.be
The Rate and Extent of Chemical Changes- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-tHYZwisNs&feature=youtu.be
Organic Chemistry- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE2DP0x48kE&feature=youtu.be
Chemical Analysis- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKAHdoc-g0&feature=youtu.be
Chemistry of the Atmosphere- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DznhhA2QHUg&feature=youtu.be
Using Resources- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBUXqfa2gHo&feature=youtu.be
Physics Quick- Fire Questions
Atomic Structure - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRzRjfvoU-E&feature=youtu.be
Electricity- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62RyyfKZoYg&feature=youtu.be
Energy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5CwATii6OA&feature=youtu.be
Forces- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfjb1pnH8zw&feature=youtu.be
Magnetism and Electromagnetism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyflUYL4FvM&feature=youtu.be
Particle Model of Matter- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9L6zfMVk3U&feature=youtu.be
Waves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEFwEDC6DkQ&feature=youtu.be
Space (TRIPLE ONLY) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Rf1aVStIk&feature=youtu.be
GCSE Combined Science Pathway
This qualification is linear. Linear means that scholars will sit all their exams at the end of the course.
The Combined Science pathway is equivalent to 2 Science GCSEs.
There are six papers: two 1 hour 15 minute Biology papers, two 1 hour 15 minute Chemistry papers and two 1 hour 15 minute Physics papers. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. Each of the papers is equally weighted as part of the GCSE grade.
GCSE Separate Science Pathway
This qualification is linear. Linear means that scholars will sit all their exams at the end of the course.
The Separate Science pathway is equivalent to 3 Science GCSE: Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
There are six papers: two 1 hour 45 minute Biology papers, two 1 hour 45 minute Chemistry papers and two 1 hour 45 minute Physics papers. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. Each of the papers is equally weighted as part of the GCSE grade.
