SCIENCE
At Jack Hunt Academy our intent for the Science Curriculum is to foster a curiosity and appreciation for the natural and rapidly developing world students find themselves in.
We aim to equip students to ensure they leave having gained a rigorous foundation to support all students in their aspirations for further scientific education or careers. We are committed not only to academic success, but also to developing students of good character who are responsible, reflective, and resilient believing that science plays a vital role in shaping and informing our students to make considered and intelligent decisions in a rapidly changing world. Our knowledge rich curriculum supports learners to challenge their thinking, develop their vocabulary, and explore scientific ideas through practical investigations, developing lifelong skills in observation, critical analysis, and the ability to test their own ideas.
key stage 3
Aims of the curriculum area
• For the students to be scientifically informed citizens so that they can apply their knowledge and understanding to enable them to make informed decisions and function in an increasingly scientific and technological society.
• For the Science that they learn to be a basis for further study.
• To provide opportunities to develop skills, both practical and analytical.
• To help develop an “enquiring” mind.
• For Science to be enjoyable, stimulating and carried out in a safe environment.
• For the students to recognise that “Science” is at work all around them and not just in laboratories
teaching methods
Key Stage 3 Science is taught using a variety of teaching methods including retrieval tasks, video clips, ICT research, presentation of research, investigations and practicals, worksheets, paired and group discussion and questioning.
resources
•A suite of fully equipped laboratories.
• Access to online resources that they can use to support their learning at home.
• Students will be set weekly consolidation homework on Seneca Learning
key stage 3 curriculum outline
Year 7
• Introduction to Biology (cells, breathing, the skeleton and reproduction)
• Introduction to Chemistry (particle model, atoms and some chemical reactions)
• Introduction to Physics (forces, sound, light and space)
Year 8
• Biology topics (healthy lifestyle, photosynthesis, ecosystems and inheritance)
• Chemistry topics (metals and non-metals, separation techniques, materials and the rock cycle)
• Physics topics (energy, electricity, and motion).
Year 9
• During the first part of the year students will review, apply and extend their knowledge across topics introduced in year 7 & 8. From Easter students will start to explore the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in AQA GCSE Combined Science.
STUDENT ORGANISATION
Students are taught in mixed attainment groups in year 7, 8 and 9
key stage 4
key stage 5
biology
Chemistry
physics
Applied science
