KS1 and 2Knowledge and

SkillsScientific method

Simple cellsExercise

A – Level study

BTEC extended diploma

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Plant fertilisation – flowers and pollination, germination, seed dispersalHuman reproduction – Reproductive system, fertilisation, development of foetus, menstrual cycle, adolescence

Food chains and webs – animal interdependence, pyramids of biomass/numberCompetition – predator/prey relationship, population graphs, bioaccumulation, habitats and ecosystemsVariation – genetic and inherited variation, continuous and discontinuous data

Breathing – respiratory system, composition of air, gas exchange, alveoliDrugs – recreational and medicinal drugs, smoking, effects of drug addictionNutrients – balanced diet, obesity, food testsDigestive system – organs, role of enzymes, bacteria of digestive system

Evolution – Charles Darwin, theory of evolution, natural selection, extinction and biodiversityDNA – genetics, genetic cross diagrams, genetic modification

Respiration – aerobic and anaerobic, effect of exercise, biotechnology Photosynthesis – process of photosynthesis, structure of a leaf, factors affecting photosynthesis, plant minerals

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 4: Bioenergetics cont. – response to exercise, metabolism Unit 5: Homeostasis and response –homeostasis, nervous system, hormonal coordination, blood glucose, reproductive hormones, infertility

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 6: Inheritance – reproduction, variation and evolution, selective breeding, genetic engineering, development of genetics, classification of organisms

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 7: Ecology – adaptation, interdependence, competition, abiotic and biotic factors, levels of organisation, cycling of materials

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 7: Ecology cont. – biodiversity, waste management, deforestation and global warmingExam preparation

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesExam preparation – revision of key biology topics with a focus on required practical skills and exam technique using practise exam questions

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesExam preparation – revision of key biology topics with a focus on required practical skills and exam technique using practise exam questions

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 1: Cells – eukaryotes/prokaryotes, cell specialisation, microscopy/magnification, cell division, diffusion and osmosisUnit 2: Organisation –organ systems, digestive system, heart and blood vessels, plant tissues and organs

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 3: Infection – communicable diseases, health issues, vaccinations, antibiotics

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Hazards in laboratory – lab rules, Bunsen burner, hazard symbols, safety Organisation – organs and organ systems Cells – animal and plant cells, specialised cells, microscopes and magnificationSkeleton – skeletal system, joints ligaments and tendons

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 3: Infection cont. – discovery and development of drugs Unit 4 – Bioenergetics – photosynthesis, rate of photosynthesis, anaerobic and aerobic respiration

KS1 and 2Knowledge and

SkillsScientific method

SolubilityParticles

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Metals – properties of metals, periodic tableChemical Reactions – metal and oxygen reactions, metal and acid reactions, testing for gases, displacement reactions

Separating techniques – filtration, distillation and evaporation, chromatographyAcids and alkalis – pH, litmus paper and universal indicator, neutralisation, household solutions, naming salts

Hazards in laboratory – lab rules, Bunsen burner, hazard symbols, safety Particle model – particles, diffusion, states of matter, properties of solids liquids and gasesSolubility– pure substances, mixtures, solutions, dissolving

Periodic Table – groups of periodic table, transition metals, history and development, trends and reactivityAtomic structure – atoms, elements, mixtures, compounds, particle diagrams, chemical formulae

Combustion – atoms in chemical reactions, naming products, thermal decomposition, conservation of massEndo/exothermic reactions – examples of reactions, reaction profiles/energy level diagrams, bond energies

Global Warming – combustion and effect on environment, carbon cycle, climate changeRecycling – extracting metals, reduce reuse recycle, recycle debate

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 4: Chemical Change – Reactivity of metals, reactions of acids, pH and neutralisation, electrolysis

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 5: Energy – exo/endothermic reactions, reaction profiles, bond energy calculationsUnit 6: Rates of Reaction – calculating rate, factors affecting rate, catalysts, reversible reactions, equilibrium

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 7: Organic Chemistry – crude oil and hydrocarbons, fractional distillation, properties of hydrocarbons, cracking and alkenes

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 8: Analysis – purity, formulations and chromatography, testing for gases, ion tests Unit 9: Atmosphere – gases, development of atmosphere, climate change, carbon footprint, atmospheric pollutants

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 10: Using Resources – potable water, waste water treatment, extracting copper, life cycle assessments, reducing resourcesExam preparation

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesExam preparation – revision of key chemistry topics with a focus on required practical skills and exam technique using practise exam questions

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 1: Atomic Structure and Periodic Table –atoms, elements, compounds, development of atom, atomic structure, development of periodic table, groups of periodic table

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 3: Quantitative Chemistry –conservation of mass, Ar and Mr, moles, amount of substance, limiting reagents, concentration of solutions

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Summer A – Level study

BTEC extended diploma

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 2: Bonding – ionic and covalent bonding, metallic bonding, states of matter, properties of compounds, polymers, diamond graphite and silica

KS1 and 2Knowledge and

SkillsScientific method

ForcesElectrical circuits

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Waves- transverse and longitudinal, speed of sound, the ear Light – reflection and refraction, seeing colour, filters

Circuits – drawing circuit symbols/diagrams, series and parallel, potential difference Electricity – V=IR equation, resistance, current, static electricity, power in the home

Hazards in laboratory – lab rules, Bunsen burner, hazard symbols, safety Energy – energy stores and dissipation, energy in foods, efficiency and power, non-renewable energyForces – Newton’s 3rd law, mass and weight, calculating speed, distance time graphs

Forces – friction and drag, squashing and stretching, Hooke’s law, turning forces, resultant forcesMagnetism – magnets and magnetic fields, electromagnetism, uses of electromagnets

Work done – calculating work equation, work, energy and machinesEnergy – particles recap, conduction, convection and radiation, energy level diagrams

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 5: Forces –gravity, resultant forces, work done and energy transfer, elasticity, distance and displacement, velocity, acceleration, Newton’s laws, stopping distances, momentum

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 1: Energy – energy stores and systems, energy changes, power, conservation of energy, national and global resources

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 3: Particle model – density of materials, internal energy, change of state and latent heat, particle motion in gases

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 4: Atomic Structure – mass number, atomic number and isotopes, development of atom, radioactive decay, nuclear equations, half life, radioactive contamination

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 6: Waves – transverse and longitudinal, properties, electromagnetic spectrum, properties and uses of electromagnetic waves

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 7: Magnetism – poles of a magnet, magnetic fields, electromagnetismm, Fleming’s left hand rule, electric motorsExam Preparation

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 8: Space (Separates only) – Solar system, life cycle of a star, orbitall motion, redshiftExam Preparation

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesExam preparation – revision of key chemistry topics with a focus on required practical skills and exam technique using practise exam questions

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BTEC extended diploma

A – Level study

The solar system – planets, seasons, orbits and satellites, gravity, lifecycle of a star Sound waves – types of waves, hearing sound, echoes

AQA Trilogy/SeparatesUnit 2: Electricity – current, potential difference, resistance, resistors, series and parallel, domestic uses, mains electricity, national grid