Year 7 Curriculum Information - Science
Topics covered in the Autumn term
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Cells
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Structure and function of body systems
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Reproduction
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Particles and their behaviour
Topics Covered in the Spring Term
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Elements, atoms and compounds
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Reactions
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Acids and Alkalis
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Forces
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Sound
Topics Covered in the Summer Term
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Light
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Sound
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Working Scientifically
Assessment
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There is an end of chapter test for each unit of work
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Each science discipline will have an assessment at the end of each unit, Biology – November, Chemistry – February and Physics – May
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There will be an end of year exam assessing all work covered during Year 7 in June
Special Requirements/Equipment
Students will need a textbook, calculator, ruler, black pen, green pen, pencil, glue and protractor
Home Learning
Homelearning tasks will be set as per the homelearning calendar for Year 7 and will include a variety of different tasks to cement and/or extend learning of key scientific concepts as well as researching new technologies
Reading List
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Activate 1
Authors: Phillipa Gardom Hulme, Jo Locke, Helen Reynolds
ISBN 978-0-19-839256-9
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CGP KS3 Revision guide
ISBN 978-1-84146385-8
Useful Websites
BBC Sport
Setting
Year 7 science is taught in school teaching groups 7FTR, 7AR1,7AR2, 7FTB, 7AB1 and 7AB2