Science

Subject Leader of Science – (Mr R Kendrick)

Second in Charge of Science - (Mr J Kelly)

Leader of Key Stage 3 - (Mr Keeley)

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Our Science curriculum is designed to:

• Develop students' understanding of the scientific world through theoretical and practical approaches.
• Inspire students and develop their love of learning in by delivering a diverse, engaging and challenging curriculum.
• Create a solid foundation of skills and knowledge to encourage all students towards a fulfilling career in STEAM, where applicable.
• Deliver an interleaved curriculum, which allows students to cover a diverse range of topics in Key Stage 3 in order to prepare them for their Key Stage 4 studies.

We aim to do this by:

• Stimulating an interest in, and enjoyment of science.
• Providing the opportunities and challenge for all to achieve their full potential.
• Providing a relevant science curriculum.
• Encouraging a culture of questioning and feeding the natural inquisitiveness of students.
• Developing an awareness of the social, economic and environmental implications of science that will enable students to contribute positively to society.
• Providing the best possible standard of teaching and opportunities for learning.

What do we expect learners to get from studying science?

• Students become increasingly independent, building confidence in practical and data handling skills and greater depth of understanding in each topic studied through teaching a spiral curriculum across all year groups.
• Students develop an understanding of the relevance of STEM in the wider world and the associated career opportunities regardless of background.
• Students develop and understanding of and their responsibility for their health and risk factors associated with unhealthy choices, drink and drugs.
• Students achieve economic well-being through academic success and the associated opportunities in STEM careers and further study.
• Students make a positive contribution to the learning of others through the development of their team-working and practical skills.
• Engaging and stimulating lessons lead to students enjoying lessons and making accelerated progress.

Overview of the Year 7 – 11 curriculum

The Science Calendar for 2024-25 in the link below

HA Science Calendar 24-25

In the Science department we offer the following courses:

GCSE Separate Sciences

GCSE Biology Specification

GCSE Chemistry Specification

GCSE Physics Specification

GCSE Combined Science

GSCE Combined Specification

BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in Animal Care

BTEC Animal Care Specification

Full Science Teaching Calendar 2024-25

Click here to view the latest Science Calendar 20ha_science_calendar_2024-25.pdf

Revision/resources

Revision guides are available from Mr Kelly. £10 for Combined Science and £12 for Separate Science (x1 biology book, x1 chemistry book, x1 physics book). See your science teacher for more information.

Year 11 Revision Resources

Click the link below to access a range of revision materials.

https://halewoodacademy-my.sharepoint.com/personal/rkendrick_halewoodacademy_co_uk/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Frkendrick%5Fhalewoodacademy%5Fco%5Fuk%2FDocuments%2FYear%2011%20Revision%20Resources&ga=1 

Here is a list of useful revision websites, just click on the bold section to take you to the website:

• Various resources from www.s-cool.co.uk
• BBC Bitesize - Combined & Separate Sciences - www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary
• Notes from www.passmyexams.co.uk
• Revision notes from www.thestudentroom.co.uk
• Notes and quizzes from www.gcsescience.com