Science

Moving from primary science to secondary school science is an exciting time. We know that you have been engaged in a variety of detailed science activities throughout your time at primary school. So we know that you will be interested and enthusiastic about science. We are keen to allow you to continue to learn and make progress in science.

This is one of the lab areas. Each bench has gas taps and electric sockets so you can do experiments.

This is one of the classrooms situated in the SLP. We also do lots of experiments in these areas.

In the JLV science is taught in the Science Learning Plaza (SLP). There are 2 lab areas and 2 classrooms.

You will get 6 science lessons a cycle. Not every lesson involves an experiment. We use a variety of teaching strategies. This involves group work, individual work alongside using chromebooks to support and enhance the learning.

The KS3 Science Team

In science you are likely to have one or two science teachers. We have a small team of teachers who work together to ensure that you get to use the labs and do experiments and also work in the two classroom areas. Some of the science teachers who work in the SLP are:

Miss Shanks - Key Stage 3 Curriculum Leader

Mrs Maddison - Y6-7 Transition Coordinator

Miss Freedman - KS3 Science teacher

Year 7 science is an exciting time. We cover all 3 science subjects; biology, chemistry and physics. Your science teachers will teach you all 3 science subjects. The work that you do in year 7 science has been carefully planned to ensure that it follows on from the science topics you have covered in primary school. Teachers have ensured that the work is planned to show progression from primary school.

Topics covered in Year 7 science

7Bio1 - This topic includes classification, cells and microscopes.

7Chem1 - This topic includes the particle theory, changes of state and separation of mixtures.

7Phys1 - This topic is all about energy.

7Bio2- This topic is all about digestion and nutrition in plants and animals.

7Chem 2 - This topic is all about the metals, non-metals, reactions and the periodic table.

7Phys2 - This topic is all about gravity and space.

Key skills in science

Higher order skills are an integral part of science in the JLV and beyond. These key skills allow students to develop their independence and explore science in an exciting and meaningful way. Some of the key skills that are developed in Year 7 are:

Observing

This is one of the most fundamental skills in science. Observation requires students to note the ‘big picture’ as well as finer details.

Classifying

This skill builds on observation. Students learn how to separate and sort objects based on properties.

Predicting

This skill derives from students being able to spot patterns in past experiments or existing evidence.

Quantifying

One of the most valuable skills needed for science is the ability to measure accurately.

Analysing

This skill refer to the ability to collect and analyse information, problem-solve, and make decisions.

Homework

Your science teacher will organise homework to help consolidate the learning in the classroom. Homework is either given on a worksheet, a revision task (such as flashcards) for you to complete or a piece of work to do on your chromebook and hand in online.

This was a piece of modelling homework completed by a Year 7 student.

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