The Science team at Finham Park 2 are committed to delivering a high quality lively interesting and above all scientifically rich curriculum.
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 |
| Autumn 1 | Particles | Atoms |
| Autumn 2 | Cells and reproduction | Food and digestion |
| Spring 1 | Energy, electricity and magnetism | Forces |
| Spring 2 | Acids and alkali | Sound and light |
| Summer 1 | Ecosystems | Chemical reactions |
| Summer 2 | Solar system | DNA and photosynthesis |
GCSE science is taught across years 9,10, and 11. We follow the AQA GCSE science course.
| Examinations | Length | When | Controlled Assessment /
Coursework / Portfolio |
| GCSE Biology | All exams
Summer Year 11
|
There is no controlled
assessment however there are integrated practicals into day-to-day teaching which will be assessed within the examination papers. |
|
| Paper 1 | 1 hour 45 minutes | ||
| Paper 2 | 1 hour 45 minutes | ||
| GCSE Chemistry | |||
| Paper 1 | 1 hour 45 minutes | ||
| Paper 2 | 1 hour 45 minutes | ||
| GCSE Physics | |||
| Paper 1 | 1 hour 45 minutes | ||
| Paper 2 | 1 hour 45 minutes | ||
| GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy | |||
| Paper 1 Biology | 1 hour 15 minutes | All exams
Summer Year 11
|
There is no controlled
assessment however there are integrated practicals into day-to-day teaching which will be assessed within the examination papers. |
| Paper 2 Biology | 1 hour 15 minutes | ||
| Paper 1 Chemistry | 1 hour 15 minutes | ||
| Paper 2 Chemistry | 1 hour 15 minutes | ||
| Paper 1 Physics | 1 hour 15 minutes | ||
| Paper 2 Physics | 1 hour 15 minutes | ||
Below is the link to the separate science specification.
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463
Students should use their revision guides and class notes for revision. A range of resources can also be found on the Science site on Frog. Revision guides are still on sale from the science prep room and can be purchased using ParentPay.
Students currently studying GCSE science have access to Kerboodle, an on-line resource filled with interactive tasks and a copy of the textbook online.
Department Staff
Head of Faculty Miss C Devlin c.devlin@finhampark2.co.uk
Mrs Parkhouse n.parkhouse@finhampark2.co.uk
Mr Plester r.plester@finhampark2.co.uk
Mr Hudson m.hudson@finhampark2.co.uk