Science

At Hayesfield, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of science in all our students and equip them with the knowledge they will need to navigate an ever more scientific world. We believe that all students should have the scientific literacy to be able to evaluate critical evidence – this way, they can explain the world around them and make healthy choices whilst becoming responsible citizens.

Across the five-year journey, our intent for every student is to:

• Challenge themselves and their peers to be the best scientists they can be, and believe they have the ability to succeed in their science lessons and beyond
• Develop a lifelong interest in science
• Achieve their best possible academic qualifications, enabling them to confidently take their next steps in life, whether in education or the world of work
• Safely acquire analytical and practical skills that will help them in their next steps, whether in science or elsewhere
• Become scientifically literate and be able to apply the science they learn to understand and appreciate the natural world, and make the best choices in the increasingly science-led world around us
• Achieve meaningful qualifications that will allow students to move to the next stage in their educational careers

 

The Science curriculum supports the whole school’s intent to ensure that students are reading widely and frequently. We want our pupils to become scientifically literate to be able to read and understand scientific articles in the news or in literature, to communicate their understanding effectively and with confidence and to understand and engage with scientific issues so that they can form valid opinions and make informed decisions.

Please click here to view the KS3 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please click here to view the KS4 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please click here to view the Curriculum Booklets for Science

The Learning Journeys

Biology

Please Click Here to Download the Learning Journey PDF

Chemistry

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Physics

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Key Stage 3 Curriculum Resources

Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best:

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Resources

Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best:

Combined Science

Separate Science

Resources relevant to the Key Stage

How to Revise Science

The document below provides a clear and easy to follow framework to enable you to make effective use of your time when revising for your Biology, Chemistry and Physics exams well as weblinks to key websites and instructions on where to find a range of useful revision resources on the revision google classrooms.

How to Revise GCSE Science [PDF]

Google Classroom Revision Resources

The links below will take you to google classrooms filled with revision resources to help you prepare for your GCSEs. You may need to be logged into RM unify to access these classrooms.

Biology Revision Classroom
https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU3NDkxNTI2MDQ2?cjc=5qfgooi

Chemistry Revision Classroom
https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU1NTkzMjUzOTEy?cjc=hs5ulsk

Physics Revision Classroom
https://classroom.google.com/c/NTU1NDYwMTU0MzYy?cjc=jdrvms3

Exam Board Resources

AQA GCSE Biology: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
AQA GCSE Chemistry: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
AQA GCSE Physics: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463

KS4 Final Exam Resources

Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best by preparing thoroughly for her final examinations:

BBC Bitesize:https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zrkw2hv
CGP revision guides which can be bought via parentpay
Seneca Learning: https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/
GCSE Pod: www.GCSEPod.com
Oak Academy: https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-4
AQA Combined Science: Trilogy Component Weighting Content P

You can find more information about the structure of GCSE examinations and how to effectively prepare for these in all subjects by clicking here.

Enriching Learning

Activities that we provide to support your daughter’s progress in Science include:

• MedSoc
• Dungeons and Dragons
• Chemistry Café
• Biology Bistro
• Physics Phyiesta
• Minecraft
• Southside Support
• DIY Science
• Build an Electric Car

 

You can support your daughter’s progress in Science by:

Recommended Reading List

Here is a list of books that will engage, excite and/or provide invaluable contextual information that will support your daughter’s learning:

Year 7 – Year 9

New Scientist books:
Does anything wasps?
Why don’t penguins feet freeze?

Year 10 and Year 11

Surely You’re Joking Mr Feynman? Richard Freynman
Bad Pharma Ben Goldsmith
The Wasp That Brainwashed The Caterpillar Matt Simon
A Biography of Water Phillip Ball
The Globe Terry Pratchett

Homework

Homework is set in line with the School Homework Policy. The intended length of homework should normally be 1 hour per week.
Students record homework in their planners and teachers share the work via SIMS Parent online portal.