Curriculum Subject Information

Students learn Science at Framingham Earl in six fully equipped laboratory classrooms staffed by qualified Biology, Chemistry and Physics teachers. As a department we aim to engage and enthuse students about the natural world that surrounds them and the science that helps us understand it. Our purpose is to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to become scientifically literate citizens; to develop the understanding they have of science from primary school through to Year 7 where they will develop a sound foundation for an academically successful journey to Year 11 and potentially beyond. They will develop their analytical and critical thinking skills; and develop transferable skills for the world of work. 

In Key Stage 3 students are taught the fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry and Physics with an emphasis on ‘How Science Works’. Our teaching techniques focus on developing a broad knowledge base in the three science subjects. To support this our lessons focus on the retrieval of knowledge, independent practice of newly gained knowledge and regular questioning. Additionally, students will develop have the opportunity to take part in computer-based research and investigation, practical science activities, group discussion, role play and question and answer sessions.

In Key Stage 3 topics are taught on a rotation basis. This means students won’t necessarily study the topics in the order listed below.

Our exam board is Edexcel:

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/sciences-2016.html