Science-Double

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Course Notes

Following on from their work in Science at primary school, students are introduced to laboratory work early in September. The emphasis is on safety and we explore the range of equipment and facilities available. They continue to develop the unique scientific skills of hypothesising and experimenting to test their ideas and solve problems.

Year 7 work is broken down into modules which encourage students to ask questions.

Crazy chemistry		acids and alkalis, dissolving, particle model of matter.
Particle & properties		chemical reactions, including burning and word equations.
Cells and sex		cell structure, human reproduction, variation and classification.
Who’s eating whom?		ecology, environment and feeding relationships.
Circuit secrets		measurement of current and voltage, resistance, electoral safety.
Fighting forces		friction, mass and weight, speed, balanced and unbalanced forces.
Earth & space rock!		solar system, rock cycle.

Throughout the course students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of what has been covered and the skills they are developing to carry out investigations.