Science
Aims of Department
The Science department aims to ensure that all boys enjoy and make progress in Science. We want to sure all boys are fully prepared for their future from being able to critically evaluate scientific claims made by products to being able to study science at Russell Group universities if that is what they wish.
As a department we plan and deliver a practical and inclusive science curriculum which is not only rigorously academic but develops boys Enterprise Skills and ensures they have time to reflect on the Christian Values.
We ensure that the content covered throughout the school is aimed at preparing boys for success at GCSE and beyond.
Our approach to lessons
The Science Department aim to deliver practical and engaging lessons to all our boys. We aim to ensure that boys of all abilities enjoy and make progress in science. Boys are taught biology, chemistry and physics as separate subjects from the start of Y7 which helps them to develop their individual interests further.
Department staff
- George McEvans -Head of Science: g.mcevans@fulhamboysschool.org.uk
- Sophie Jones - Science Teacher
- Matthew Steele - Science Teacher
- Mike Williams - Science Teacher
- Catherine Singh - Science Teacher
- Kate McClintock - Science Teacher
- Sylvain Eko-Ebongue - Science Technician
Year 7 and 8 curriculum
Biology Topics
Cells and Reproduction
- Plant and animal cells
- Unicellular organisms
- Reproductive systems
- Puberty
- Plant reproduction
Body Systems
- The digestive system
- Enzymes
- Breathing and gas exchange
- Diet
Chemistry Topics
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
- Elements
- Compounds
- Metals/Non-metals
- Combustion
- Oxidation
- Carbonates
Mixing, Dissolving and Separating Substances
- Water
- Mixtures
- Dissolving and evaporation
- Distillation
- Chromatography
Physics Topics
Forces and Motion
- Measuring forces
- Speed
- Friction
- Streamlining
- Stretch and compression
- Turning forces
Energy transfers and Sound
- Energy
- Work
- Heat and temperature
- Fuels
- Sound
How the boys will be assessed in Year 7 and 8
- End of topic assessments at the end of most topics
- KS3 Assessment week after Christmas
- KS3 Exams week in June
Year 9 curriculum
Biology Topics
Health and Disease
- Non-communicable diseases
- Bacterial and viral diseases
- White blood cells
- Antibiotics and painkillers
- Fungal diseases
Inheritance and Variation
- Classification
- Variation
- Evolution
- DNA
- Genetic engineering
- Fossils and extinction
- Reproduction
Chemistry Topics
Atmosphere and Sustainable development
- Gases in the atmosphere
- Changes in the Earth’s early atmosphere
- Carbon footprint and climate change
- The carbon cycle
- Sustainable development
- Water
- Metal extraction
Reactivity and Materials
- Reactivity
- Displacement reactions
- Extracting metals
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Catalysts
- Ceramics
- Polymers
- Composites
Physics Topics
Waves and Energy Transfer
- Waves
- Light waves
- Sound waves
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
- Comparing rate of energy transfer
Forces, Motion and Space
- Distance-time graphs
- Equilibrium
- Terminal velocity
- Gravitational fields
- Stars
- Galaxies
How the boys will be assessed in Year 9
- End of topic assessments at the end of most topics
- KS3 Assessment week after Christmas
- KS3 Exams week in June
GCSEFor boys who have not opted to study separate science: AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Assessed in six 1 hour 15 minute papers in the summer of Y11 For boys who have opted to study separate science: AQA GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. AQA GCSE Biology
Assessed in two 1 hour 45 minute papers in the summer of Y11. AQA GCSE Chemistry
Assessed in two 1 hour 45 minute papers in the summer of Y11. AQA GCSE Physics This qualification is useful, interesting and thought-provoking. Everything it covers will prepare you for the step up to A-level. Content:
Assessed in two 1 hour 45 minute papers in the summer of Y11. |
Year 10 curriculum
- Biology topics 1-5
- Physics topics 1-5
- Chemistry topics 1-4
How the boys will be assessed in Year 10
- End of topic assessments after most topics
- Y10 Assessment week in December
- Y10 Mock Exam week after Easter
Year 11 curriculum
- Biology topics 6-8
- Physics topics 6-8
- Chemistry topics 5-10
How the boys will be assessed in Year 11
- End of topic assessments after most topics
- Academic fitness tests in September
- Y11 Mock Exams in January
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