Science
Our vision for Science at Saint Martin's is to deliver a knowledge-based science curriculum that allows students to confidently study any science at A-level, complete a science-based apprenticeship, apply their knowledge of science in a non-related subject or just have a great science knowledge and appreciation in everyday life.
We want to enthuse and excite our natural curiosity of the world around us and how different aspects interact with each other. We believe that students should have inquisitive minds and ask questions about the world, but at the same time learn the skills to ask valid questions and understand how to perform valid tests and draw conclusions from their results. We want students to understand scientific language and use it to give answers with accuracy and precision.
Our knowledge curriculum is built upon the logical order of our topics, which is based upon fundamental prerequisites e.g. learning about energy in physics before studying the interactions of molecules in chemistry to then move onto digestion of macromolecules in biology.
Along the way, students will sharpen their mathematical skills and hone their investigative skills by using specialised practical equipment to write hypotheses, plan, implement and evaluate all kinds of practical experiments.
Students will be well-resourced throughout the curriculum with the knowledge-books written by our expert subject specialists. Our books replace the traditional exercise books that students typically recorded notes from the lessons. Instead, they are heavily-packed with scientific knowledge, resources and questions. The books focus the lesson time on learning rather than task-driven copying or note-taking. Our students gain significantly more per lesson compared to previous teaching methods. Our books ensure the quality of work taken home is correct and useful to aid further study. We also compliment the knowledge books in years 10 and 11 with exam packs (these are finely tuned sets of exam questions and answers used to support students with revision and expose them to the art of sitting exam questions).
The majority of our students will study combined science, which covers biology, chemistry and physics and awards 2 GCSEs. Combined science is a suitable qualification to study any of the sciences at A-level, although providers are typically looking for grade 6-6 or better. Some students in the higher sets will have the opportunity to study triple science, which independently awards 1 GCSE per subject (so three in total). This route is suitable for students that have a high aptitude for science and maths who want to bridge the gap between GCSE and A-level. Again, grade 6 or better is the typical requirement from colleges to access A-level science.
We want to enthuse and excite our natural curiosity of the world around us and how different aspects interact with each other. We believe that students should have inquisitive minds and ask questions about the world, but at the same time learn the skills to ask valid questions and understand how to perform valid tests and draw conclusions from their results. We want students to understand scientific language and use it to give answers with accuracy and precision.
Our knowledge curriculum is built upon the logical order of our topics, which is based upon fundamental prerequisites e.g. learning about energy in physics before studying the interactions of molecules in chemistry to then move onto digestion of macromolecules in biology.
Along the way, students will sharpen their mathematical skills and hone their investigative skills by using specialised practical equipment to write hypotheses, plan, implement and evaluate all kinds of practical experiments.
Students will be well-resourced throughout the curriculum with the knowledge-books written by our expert subject specialists. Our books replace the traditional exercise books that students typically recorded notes from the lessons. Instead, they are heavily-packed with scientific knowledge, resources and questions. The books focus the lesson time on learning rather than task-driven copying or note-taking. Our students gain significantly more per lesson compared to previous teaching methods. Our books ensure the quality of work taken home is correct and useful to aid further study. We also compliment the knowledge books in years 10 and 11 with exam packs (these are finely tuned sets of exam questions and answers used to support students with revision and expose them to the art of sitting exam questions).
The majority of our students will study combined science, which covers biology, chemistry and physics and awards 2 GCSEs. Combined science is a suitable qualification to study any of the sciences at A-level, although providers are typically looking for grade 6-6 or better. Some students in the higher sets will have the opportunity to study triple science, which independently awards 1 GCSE per subject (so three in total). This route is suitable for students that have a high aptitude for science and maths who want to bridge the gap between GCSE and A-level. Again, grade 6 or better is the typical requirement from colleges to access A-level science.
Revision Resources
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| b1.4 Adaptation for survival |
| b1.5 Energy in biomass |
| b1.6 Variation |
| b1.7 Evolution |
| b1 Hints and tips |