Science

Teaching Staff:

  • Mrs C Stewart

  • Dr C Davidson

  • Miss L McBride

  • 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
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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.  
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Organisms and Health  
  • Interdependence of plants and animals  
  • Cells, genes and reproduction Healthy body and mind  
 
Chemical and material behaviour  
  • Atoms and chemical changes  
  • Structures, properties, uses of materials  
  • Elements, compounds and mixtures
 
Forces and energy  
  • Forces and energy transfer  
  • Using electricity  
  • Sound and light  
 
Earth and Universe  
  • The environment and human influences  
  • The solar system and universe. 
 
 
Ks4
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At Key stage 4 and Post-16 we cater for all abilities and styles of learner, offering traditional academic GCSE and A Level courses, alongside more vocational, applied courses.  All programs have a focus on developing practical, investigative and problem-solving skills, ensuring that pupils are ready to meet the challenges of the world of work. 
 
AQA Combined Science Trilogy:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
 
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Principles of Applied Science:
 https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/applied-science-2012-nqf.html