Science
Teaching Staff:
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Mrs C Stewart
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Dr C Davidson
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Miss L McBride
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Dr E Veal
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known"
Carl Sagan
We all experience science daily: whether it is breathing, cooking or driving a car.
Studying science helps explain these and many other interactions and also brings with it great career opportunities in industry and commerce.
Ks3 Topics
Science aims to stimulate pupils’ curiosity and enthusiasm to develop a sense of wonder in Science.
In Year 8 – 10, pupils are taught combined science for 6 periods across the fortnight.
Our program follows the Northern Ireland Revised curriculum and allows pupils to develop their Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities.
Organisms and Health
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Interdependence of plants and animals
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Cells, genes and reproduction Healthy body and mind
Chemical and material behaviour
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Atoms and chemical changes
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Structures, properties, uses of materials
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Elements, compounds and mixtures
Forces and energy
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Forces and energy transfer
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Using electricity
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Sound and light
Earth and Universe
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The environment and human influences
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The solar system and universe.