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Pupils follow the AQA KS3 syllabus for Chemistry, which equips them with the basic knowledge and concepts required to study the subject in more detail at GCSE.
The broad progression of topics covered is as follows;
Year 7
Particles and their behaviour
Elements, atoms, and compounds
Reactions
Acids and alkalis
Year 8
The Periodic Table
Separation techniques
Acids and metals
The Earth
Year 9 ,10 and 11
Pupils commence the GCSE syllabus, working through topics as follows;
Atomic structure and the periodic table
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
Quantitative chemistry
Chemical changes
Energy changes
The rate and extent of chemical change
Organic chemistry
Chemical analysis
Chemistry of the atmosphere
Using resources
Pupils are encouraged to engage with their subject, and are helped to bring it into context, with the use of practical demonstrations, field work in the local area, and organised events both in and out of school.
Popular events include;
Forensics day
Science Live
The Big Bang
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