Head of Department
Primary
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11

Head of Department

KS1 phase lead & Head of Science (Primary)

Ms O'Kane

Head of Science

Mr Pierce

e.pierce@arkacademy.org

Primary

A successful primary scientist should not just be able to learn scientific knowledge and vocabulary, but be able to apply it through questioning, observation and conducting investigations or solving problems. All pupils are taught how to gather, record and discuss data whether this be through simple sorting tasks or more in-depth investigations.  We believe that our science curriculum should link strongly to our curriculum goal of developing the ‘whole child’ and as such we ensure that pupils have many opportunities for outdoor learning linked to science. The curriculum is planned to be practical and interactive; ensuring we make good use of the equipment and laboratories based in our secondary school. Specific links are regularly made to our reading and writing curriculums, ensuring pupils have the opportunities to transfer skills and knowledge between these subjects. In addition, we contextualise out science curriculum in the ‘real world’ by introducing pupils to scientific careers and the people that work in them. 

Reception

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
To talk about their personal history, family and present lives
To create expressions of self and discuss how and why they have done so linking to knowledge of their own world
To talk about and use technology e.g. to take photos and show photos of family/friends/activities/experiences.
To show care and concern for each other
 		 To talk about and describe the world around them 
To discuss familiar celebrations and talk about times and events that are important to them and their friends (link to and preparation for ELG: similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country) 
To recognise and talk about similarities and differences 
To enjoy jokes (link C+L and PSED) 
Spring 1 Spring 2
To notice changes and effects of actions
To hypothesize about how things work and why things happen
To ask big questions and speculate
To work with support to find out why things happen/answer big questions
To develop fascinations
To be able to talk articulately about things they have enjoyed discovering/know lots about
To make plans, have a go, and make changes to make things work
 		 To spot places of interest on maps
To talk about where animals live in relation to maps and climate
To make observational drawings/paintings of animals
To find out about vertebrates and invertebrates
To talk about places they have visited and things they have seen
To talk about places they have heard about and would like to go in the future.
Summer 1 Summer 2

To spot places of interest on maps
To talk about where animals live in relation to maps and climate
To make observational drawings/paintings of animals
To find out about vertebrates and invertebrates
To talk about places they have visited and things they have seen
To talk about places they have heard about and would like to go in the future.

 To talk about things that happened in the past
To talk about important processes and changes in the world around us
To talk about changes of state (seasons, lifecycles, evaporation)
To talk about how we can look after the environment

 

Year 1

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Every day materials Autumn or Winter
Spring 1 Spring 2
Animals including humans Animals including humans
Summer 1 Summer 2

Spring and Summer

STEM Week - Dinosaurs

 Plants

All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - History

Year 2

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Animals including humans Use of materials
Spring 1 Spring 2
Habitats Habitats
Summer 1 Summer 2

Habitats: Protecting the environment

STEM Week: Food

 Plants: Bulbs and growth

All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - History

Year 3

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Light Forces and Magnets
Spring 1 Spring 2
Animals including humans Rocks
Summer 1 Summer 2
STEM WEEK: Outdoor Learning Explorers Plants: Survival

All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - History

Year 4

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
States of matter Animals including humans
Spring 1 Spring 2
Sound Electricity
Summer 1 Summer 2
STEM WEEK: Potions and medicines Living things and their habitats

All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - History

Year 5

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Properties and changes of materials Earth and Space
Spring 1 Spring 2
Forces Animals including humans
Summer 1 Summer 2
STEM WEEK: We are engineers Living things and their habitats

All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - History

Year 6

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Evolution and Inheritance Electricity
Spring 1 Spring 2
Light Animals including humans
Summer 1 Summer 2
STEM WEEK: Space

Living things and their habitats

All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - History

Year 7

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

How does science build and shape the world around me?

How do I build an organism?

Cells

Particles

 Reproduction
Spring 1 Spring 2

Which forces hold the solar system together?

Why do atoms make up everything?

What is energy?

How can we make energy work for us?

Forces and Vectors

Atoms, elements & compounds

Mixtures

Energy Transfers

Electrical circuits - current & potential difference
Summer 1 Summer 2

Which forces hold the solar system together?

Why do atoms make up everything?

What is energy?

How can we make energy work for us?
Interdependence Practical Investigations

All Year 7 subjects Next Year 7 Subject - History

Year 8

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

How does the food I eat help me move?

Can you resist the attraction?

Tissues & organs

Nutrition

Respiration

Circuits and resistance

Magnestism
Spring 1 Spring 2

Is chemistry acidic or is it all about that base?

What is the science of a see-saw?

Do Earth's resources get recycled?

Acids & alkalis

Changing Substances

Movement and pressure

Earths Systems
Summer 1 Summer 2

How do plants get their food?

Why are living things so different?

How does light help us to see?

Photosynthesis

Life Diversity

 Light

All Year 8 subjects Next Year 8 Subject - History

Year 9

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Growth & Differentiation

The Periodic Table

 Acceleration
How do cells divide and conquer?
How do atoms make up everything?
Can Newton make us move and make us stop?
Spring 1 Spring 2

Human Interaction
Intro to Quantitative Chemistry

 Heating
Genetics
What happens when humans interact with ecosystems?
What mass of atoms are required for chemical reactions?
What is the difference between heat and temperature?
How does DNA make us unique?
Summer 1 Summer 2

Using Resources 
Sound & Waves

 Home Electricity

How do we obtain, use & reuse Earth's resources?
Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
How is energy provided to our homes?

All Year 9 subjects Next Year 9 Subject - History

Year 10

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

B: How do you build and power an organism?

C: Do we have a strong bond?

P: How do I charge my phone?

B: Where do we get our energy?

C: How does bonding determine structure?

P: How do we generate electricity?

Biology: Bodily Systems

Chemistry: Bonding

Physics: Electricity

Biology: Bioenergetics

Chemistry: Structure

Physics: Electricity in the home.
Spring 1 Spring 2

B: Why do we say 'catch it, bin it, kill it'?

C: How many atoms are in the universe?

P: Why does frozen water float?

B: What is the link between mould and medicine?

C: How does Unilever make its millions?

P: Where does the energy of the sun come from?

Biology: Communicable disease and drug development

Chemistry: Quantitative Chemistry

Physics: Particles and matter

Biology: Non-communicable disease

Chemistry: Rates of reaction

Physics: Nuclear Physics
Summer 1 Summer 2

B: How can genetics save your life?

C: Can you make a cold explosion?

P: What can forces can forces accomplish?

B: Are we electric?

C: Are scientists always right?

P: How is a slinky like an X-ray?

Biology: Genetics

Chemistry: Energy changes

Physics: Forces

Biology: Homeostasis and nervous system

Chemistry: Earth's early and current atmosphere

Physics: Waves

All Year 10 subjects Next Year 10 Subject - History

Year 11

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

B: Are we electric?

C: Are scientists always right?

P: How is a slinky like an X-ray?

B: Can you send a chemical message?

C: What substances fuel our life?

P: How do we generate electricity?

Biology: Homeostasis and nervous system

Chemistry: Earth's early and current atmosphere

Physics: Waves

Biology: Homeostasis and hormones

Chemistry: Organic Chemistry

Physics: Magnets and electromagnets
Spring 1 Spring 2

B: How did I evolve?

C: How do I test a posion?

P: What can forces accomplish?

B: Are we killing the planet?

C: Are we stealing from the future?

P: What can forces accomplish?

Biology: Evolution

Chemistry: Chemical analysis

Physics: Forces and motion

Biology: Ecology

Chemistry: Using resources

Physics: Forces and motion cont.
Summer 1 Summer 2
Am I ready for my GCSE's?

GCSE Revision

Lessons are planned to cover the 2 year course based on each year groups needs

  

All Year 11 subjects Next Year 11 Subject - History