Science
Science at Bow produces inquisitive and enquiring students who will always go ‘to great lengths to finds the answers.
WHAT ARE THE BIG IDEAS IN science?
HOW ARE THESE DEVELOPED?
WHAT TOPICS ARE USED TO EXPLORE THESE IDEAS?
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 7 |
Elements, atoms, compounds & mixtures. Energy and power
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Cells, tissues and organ systems- breathing, circulatory, digestive and skeletal Chemical reactions |
Forces
Reproduction, variation, plant biology and reproduction
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Year 8 |
Photosynthesis, breathing, respiration and circulatory system Periodic table and reactivity
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Light & Sound Ecology Interdependence, Disease & microbes |
Earth science Electricity & Electromagnetism |
Year 9 |
Atomic structure History of the atom Periodic table Bonding- Ionic & Covalent Cell structure. Transport in cells. Enzymes in digestion.
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Energy stores & transfer. Electrical appliances and power Bonding- metallic Properties of matter. Chemical changes |
Blood & circulation. Non communicable diseases Density and change of state. Gas pressure Radioactivity
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Year 10 |
Infection and Response Bioenergetics Energy Changes The rate and extent of chemical change |
Atomic Structure Homeostasis and response Inheritance and variation |
Forces Chemistry of the atmosphere |
Year 11 |
Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Ecology |
Quantitative Chemistry Organic Chemistry Revision |
Revision |