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Key Stage 3 Science
Key Stage 4 Science
Useful Links – Science
Key Stage 3 Technology
BTEC Construction
GCSE Catering
GCSE Resistant Materials
Useful Links - Technology
Ellesmere ParkHigh School
Key Stage 3 Science
During Key Stage 3, students follow a balanced Science curriculum, covering aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
In Year 7, topics covered include: Term 1: Living systems, Particles, Forces & MotionTerm 2: Diet & Health, Atoms, Elements & Compounds, Levers, Moments & PressureTerm 3: Genetics & Inheritance, Reactions, Electricity & Electromagnetism
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Ellesmere ParkHigh School
Key Stage 3 Science
During Key Stage 3, students follow a balanced Science curriculum, covering aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
In Year 8, topics covered include: Term 1: Photosynthesis, Respiration and Circulation, Acids & Alkalis, EnergyTerm 2: Reproduction & Growth, Materials and Everyday chemistry, WavesTerm 3: Ecosystems, The Earth & Atmosphere, Space
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Key Stage 3 Science
During Key Stage 3, students follow a balanced Science curriculum, covering aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
In Year 9, we start the year with three transition units which have been designed to build on the work covered in Years 7 & 8 and prepare pupils for the demands of the GCSE course. In Term 2 we begin teaching the first Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics of the GCSE syllabus.Year 9 will be studying the new Edexcel GCSE course which will be accredited this year.
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Key Stage 4 Science
What will I Study?Each year is based around a different set of topics that provide a broad and balanced curriculum in Science.
In Years 10 and 11 pupils study Edexcel Core Science (Year 10) and Additional Science (Year 11).
We also have a small group of selected pupils in Year 11 who also study GCSE Further Additional Science to achieve a Triple Science qualification (these are offered as additional sessions outside of the regular school timetable).
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Key Stage 4 Science - Topic List
What will I Study?
In Year 10, students will study• Classification, Variation and Inheritance• Responses To A Changing Environment• Problems of, & Solutions To, A Changing Environment• The Earth’s Sea & Atmosphere• Materials From The Earth, including Fuels• Acids• Obtaining & Using Metals• Visible Light & The Solar System• Waves – The Earth & The Universe• Energy & Electricity
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Key Stage 4 Science - Topic List
What will I Study?
In Year 11, students will study• The Building Blocks of Life• Organisms & Energy• Common Systems• Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table• Ionic & Covalent Compounds• Chemical Reactions• Electricity & Current• Motion & Forces• Nuclear Fission & Fusion Innovation
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Science – Useful Links
Core Science: SpecificationAdditional Science: Specification Useful KS4 Revision Materials - Core Science Revision Guides
Edexcel GCSE Science Revision GuideHigher (ISBN-10: 1446902617) Foundation (ISBN-10: 1446902595)CGP GCSE Core Science Edexcel Revision GuideHigher (ISBN-10: 1841467197) Foundation (ISBN-10: 1841467162)
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Science – Useful Links
Core Science: SpecificationAdditional Science: Specification Useful KS4 Revision Materials - Additional Science Revision Guides
Edexcel GCSE Additional Science Revision GuideHigher (ISBN-10: 144690265X) Foundation (ISBN-10: 1446904849)CGP GCSE Additional Science Edexcel Revision GuideHigher (ISBN-10: 1847627684) Foundation (ISBN-10: 1841467162)
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GCSE Catering
In Year 11, students are studying WJEC GCSE Catering. From 2016, this will be Food preparation and Nutrition.The Catering course comprises two units:
Unit 2 (Written Paper)• The written paper tests students’ knowledge and understanding
of:• Food preparation, handling and storing.• Nutrition and healthy living• The catering industry, contamination and health and safety
within the catering environment.
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Key Stage 3 Food Technology
Students work through projects over 1 term, consisting of 18 lessons, 6 of which are practical lessons which students must bring in ingredients for.In Year 7, Food Technology is based around healthy lunch ideas, whilst in Year 9, students study how to modify recipes to make healthy home made versions of fast food favourites. All KS3 lessons focus on developing a range of cooking skills including knife skills and baking. Students gain a thorough understanding of the nutritional values of foods and the requirements of the Eatwell plate
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Key Stage 3 Food Technology
Key Stage 3 recipes are:Year 7:Fruit salad, Vegetable Cous Cous, Tomato Ragu, Layered Pasta Salad, Savoury Tarts, Fruity Cup Cakes. Year 9:Healthy Pizza, Chicken/fish goujons, Vegetable samosas, Thai Green Curry, Heathy Burgers, Brownies.
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Key Stage 3 Food Technology – Useful Links
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-plate-how-to-use-it-in-promotional-material/the-eatwell-plate-how-to-use-it-in-promotional-material http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/index.aspx
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GCSE Catering
In Year 11, students are studying WJEC GCSE Catering. From 2016, this will be Food preparation and Nutrition.The Catering course comprises two units:
Unit 1 (Two Controlled Assessment Tasks)• Researching, planning, preparing, producing and evaluating 4
dishes that contain a variety of fruits and vegetables or afternoon tea made within a 3 hour practical.
• Researching, planning, preparing, producing and evaluating a two course meal for two based on an International cuisine of their choice within a 2 1/2 hour practical.
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Key Stage 3 Technology – Topic Lists
Year 7Graphic Products - Design a Super HeroResistant Materials - Design and make a Key Fob and Grabber Tool
Year 8Product Design - Stationary Design using CAD / CAMResistant Materials - USB mood light project
Year 9Product Design - Ergonomic design development Resistant materials - Puzzle manufacturing project
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Key Stage 4 Technology – Topic Lists
Technology is an optional subject at Key Stage 4. As part of our broad and balance curriculum, we offer both GCSE and BTEC qualifications in Technology. Students may opt for EDEXCEL GCSE Resistant Materials or Pearson EDEXCEL Level 2 First Award in Construction and the Built Environment (NQF).
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Key Stage 4 Technology – Useful Links
http://www.technologystudent.com/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/resistantmaterials/https://designmuseum.org/
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