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, Digestion and Respiration |
| Spring 1 | Forces | Skeleton, Adaption and DNA |
| Spring 2 | Ecosystems and ecology | Sound and light |
| Summer 1 | Chemical changes | Electricity |
| Summer 2 | Energy and Space | Rates of Reaction |
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 required practicals integrated 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 required practicals integrated 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.
CGP offer a range of revision materials (revision books, revision cards, work books) which can be purchased on Amazon.
Students currently studying GCSE science have access to Kerboodle, an on-line resource filled with interactive tasks and a copy of the textbook online.
| Head of Science Mrs D Stones | d.stones@Finhampark2.co.uk |
| Second in Charge Miss Rebecca Mack | r.mack@Finhampark2.co.uk |
| Mrs Clare O’Neill | c.oneill@finhampark2.co.uk |
| Mrs Parkhouse | n.parkhouse@finhampark2.co.uk |
| Miss A Hunter | abbie.hunter@finhampark2.co.uk |
| Dr L Tomlinson | l.tomlinson@finhampark2.co.uk |
| Mrs D Thomas | d.thomas@finhampark2.co.uk |
| Mr A Muhammad | a.muhammad@finhampark2.co.uk |