Go4Schools Webmail Parentpay Shop Google Classroom Menu Previous Next SCIENCE Science Department Information For The Website Years 9 To 11 – GCSE-9-1-Sciences-Guide-For-Parents KS3 Science KS4 (GCSE) Science KS5 (A Level) Biology KS5 (A Level) Chemistry KS5 (A Level) Physics In key stage 3, we follow a course designed to prepare our students for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE course. It follows the national curriculum but has been written by in-school specialists to provide a broad, balanced curriculum which is engaging and challenging for all. Year 7 Course Overview In year 7 we will begin with a 2 week practical skills unit to begin preparing for the new core practical content in the GCSE exams. Classes will then follow a rota and cover the following units: Cells Reproduction Chemical reactions Particles, elements, atoms & compounds Forces & space Light & sound waves Assessment In every unit there will be a formative, mid – unit assessment and an end of unit exam. Homework Homework will be set regularly, and is a combination of practise questions, worksheets, and simple practical activities which can be done safely in the home. Extra-curricular Activities Science Club Year 8 Course Overview In year 8 we will begin with a 2 week practical skills unit to begin preparing for the new core practical content in the GCSE exams. Classes will then follow a rota and cover the following units: Human body Plant and ecosystem science Acids and alkalis Separating mixtures Energy Fuels Assessment In every unit there will be a formative, mid – unit assessment and an end of unit exam. Homework Homework will be set regularly, and is a combination of practise questions, worksheets, and simple practical activities which can be done safely in the home. Extra-curricular Activities Science Club Year 9 Course Overview In year 9 we will begin with a 2 week practical skills unit to begin preparing for the new core practical content in the GCSE exams. Classes will then follow a rota and cover the following units: Healthy lifestyle Inheritance The Earth Periodic table Electricity and magnetism Motion Assessment In every unit there will be a formative, mid – unit assessment and an end of unit exam. Homework Homework will be set regularly, and is a combination of practise questions, worksheets, and simple practical activities which can be done safely in the home. Extra-curricular Activities Science Club Preparing for GCSE Year 9 will be preparing for their GCSE course to begin after the June half term. This allows extra time for the large course to be covered as well as teaching exam skills before the year 11 final exams. Curriculum Explaining the Curriculum New KS3 Curriculum Learning & Teaching Homework / Further Study Careers & Beyond CCCS PSHE & Enrichment Programme Learning Beyond The Classroom Virtual Work Experience Meet Our Departments Art Business & Economics Computer Science Design & Technology Drama & Theatre Studies English Food Preparation and Nutrition French Geography German History Library Maths Media Music PE Politics PSHE Psychology Religious Studies Science Sociology Spanish The Coopers’ Company & Coborn School St. Marys Ln, Upminster, RM14 3HS 01708 250500 Email Us Directions The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a company limited by guarantee, and an exempt charity, registered in England and Wales under company number 07547060. The registered address is: St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex. RM14 3HS © Copyright 2018 - The Coopers' Company and Coborn School | Proudly built by Lemongrass Media Shool Web Design