At Tabor Academy we strive to create an exciting and engaging Science Curriculum for all our students. Students in KS3 and 4 study Science, with a clear focus on the components of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The faculty is staffed by dedicated teachers, who develop and create fun, interactive and practical lessons and activities.Science is brought to life with the outstanding facilities, resources and modern laboratories, including easy access to open spaces for outdoor learning opportunities. Students in Year 7 and 8 study the KS3 Curriculum from Collins, based on the AQA syllabus that covers key concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics – this supports their learning journey towards KS4.

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

Biology – Movement and Cells.Variation and human reproductionInterdependence and plant reproduction

Biology – Breathing and digestion.Respiration and PhotosynthesisEvolution and inheritance

Biology – Cell Biology.OrganisationInfection and response.Bioenergetics

Chemistry – Particle Model and Separating mixtures.Earth structure and the Universe.Acids and alkalis, metals and non-metals.

Chemistry – Periodic Table and elementsClimate and Earth Resources.Chemical Energy and types of reaction

Chemistry – Atoms and thePeriodic Table.Bonding, structure and the properties of matter.Chemical changesRate and extent of chemical change.

Physics – Voltage, resistance and current.Speed and Gravity.Sound and Light.Energy costs and energy Transfer

Physics – Magnetism and Electromagnetism.Contact Forces and PressureWave effects and wave properties.Work and Heating and cooling.

Physics – Energy.Electricity.The particle model of matter

Year 10 Year 11

Biology –HomeostasisInheritance and selectionEcology

Biology – Exam preparation

Chemistry –Organic ChemistryChemical AnalysisEnergy ChangesChemistry of the atmosphere

Chemistry –Quantitative ChemistryUsing resourcesExam preparation

Physics – Atomic StructureForcesWaves

Physics –mkMagnetism and Electromagnetism.Exam preparation

Year 10 Year 11

Biology – HomeostasisInheritance and selectionEcology

Biology – Exam preparation

Chemistry – Organic ChemistryChemical AnalysisEnergy ChangesQuantitative ChemistryChemistry of the atmosphere#Using Resources

Chemistry – Exam preparation

Physics – Atomic StructureForcesWavesMagnetism and ElectromagnetismSpace Physics.

Physics – Exam preparation

Biology Chemistry PhysicsYear 12 Year 12 Year 12

Biological MoleculesPhysical chemistry sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 and 3.1.7

Measurement and their errors

CellsInorganic chemistry section 3.2.1 to 3.2.3

Particles and radiation

Organisms exchange substances with their environment

Practical endorsement Waves

Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

Year 13Mechanics and Materials

Energy Transfers in and between organisms

Physical chemistry sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6

Electricity

Practical endorsementOrganic chemistry section 3.3.1 to 3.3.6

Further mechanics and Thermal Physics

Year 13 Practical endorsement Practical Endorsement

Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment

Year 13

Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

Fields and their consequences

The control of gene expression

Nuclear Physics

Practical endorsement Optional unit

Practical endorsement

https://www.studiosity.com/student-resources/practice-tests?year_level=show-

all&subject=2#content-filter

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znyycdm/articles/zr69dxs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMVYEYV7XuA

https://wordwall.net/resource/221638/science/digestive-system

https://wordwall.net/resource/3016364/y6-hazard-symbols-find-match

Result Set Biology Chemistry Physics

9-4 95% 94% 94%

9-5 73% 71% 78%