Science
Biology
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Knowledge is taught via sequenced units built on KS2. We plan our units to both cover the broad base of the national curriculum, develop safe practice in experimental (practical) learning and prepare students for the demand of GCSE. There is a focus on the 4 strands of our science curriculum - Knowledge, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Numeracy and Practical Knowledge and skills. Our Biology units are designed to be taught in any sequence so that any split classes can be taught either sequentially or modularly, the exception of cells needing to be taught before other modules. Cells, Tissues, Organs Reproduction Ecology
Respiration Food & Lifestyle Farming |
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We teach new vocabulary using knowledge organisers and low stakes testing of these. Within lessons keywords are regularly provided and use of these directed in longer explanations. Within lessons where appropriate we read as a class to model new vocabulary and require students to write at length to develop the use of new scientific words and Sequencing clear explanations using retained knowledge and applying understanding from established models to new and novel reactions. Our teaching focuses on the explicit and accurate use of vocabulary so that meaning is unambiguous. |
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While Stowupland High school is classified by postcode as an urban school we have a strong rural element. Students need horizons widening and explicit links made with a multicultural Britain whilst linking learning to surrounding industry that uses Biology. In teaching certain units links are made to our locality…
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Each unit is assessed in 4 ways.
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Chemistry
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Knowledge is taught via sequenced units built on KS2. We plan our units to both cover the broad base of the national curriculum, develop safe practice in experimental (practical) learning and prepare students for the demand of GCSE. There is a focus on the 4 strands of our science curriculum - Knowledge, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Numeracy and Practical Knowledge and skills. Note with the exception of unit 1.1 and 1.2 which provide the core understanding of particle and atomic theory our chemistry units are designed to be taught in any sequence so that any split classes can be taught either sequentially or modularly. Atomic and Particle model Mixtures and separating Acids and Alkalis Metals
Atoms 2 The Periodic Table Chemical Reactions Earth Chemistry |
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We teach new vocabulary using knowledge organisers and low stakes testing of these. Within lessons keywords are regularly provided and use of these directed in longer explanations. Within lessons where appropriate we read as a class to model new vocabulary and require students to write at length to develop the use of new scientific words and Sequencing clear explanations using retained knowledge and applying understanding from established models to new and novel reactions. Our teaching focuses on the explicit and accurate use of vocabulary so that meaning is unambiguous. |
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While Stowupland High school is classified by postcode as an urban school we have a strong rural element. Students need horizons widening and explicit links made with a multicultural Britain whilst linking learning to surrounding industry that uses Chemistry. In teaching certain units links are made to our locality... West Suffolk Hospital- Modern Spectroscopic techniques Newmarket Studs - Separating mixtures (Chromatography) ICI - Organic synthesis and polymers Muntons- Organic reactions of alcohol including enzymes Analytical techniques (including titration) Treatt UK- Organic reactions Surechem - Titration and ion tests Gt. Blakenham incinerator - Catalytic chemistryGreene King- Organic reactions of alcohol including enzymes
Outreach opportunities Big Bang Medical careers conference
Our local context and links to industry also feature our knowledge organisers and lesson planning. |
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Each unit is assessed in 4 ways.
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National Clinical scientist, biochemistry Research scientist (physical sciences) Scientific laboratory technician Local West Suffolk Hospital ICI Muntons Treatt UK |
Physics
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Knowledge is taught via sequenced units built on KS2. There is a focus on the 4 strands of our science curriculum - Knowledge, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Numeracy and Practical skills. We plan our units to both cover the broad base of the National Curriculum, develop safe practice in experimental work and to prepare students for the demands of GCSE. The units we teach have the following titles and are designed to be taught in any order so that split classes can be taught in sequence or by module. Space and Magnetism Forces Light and Sound
Moving Forces Electricity Energy |
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We teach new vocabulary using knowledge organisers and low stakes testing of these. Within lessons keywords are regularly provided and use of these directed in longer explanations. Within lessons where appropriate we read as a class to model new vocabulary and require students to write at length to develop the use of new scientific words and Sequencing clear explanations using retained knowledge and applying understanding from established models to new and novel ideas. Our teaching focuses on the explicit and accurate use of vocabulary so that meaning is unambiguous. |
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While Stowupland High school is classified by postcode as an urban school we have a strong rural element. Students need horizons widening and explicit links made with a multicultural Britain whilst linking learning to surrounding industry that uses Physics. In teaching certain units, links are made to our locality… Bosch BT - Martlesham Great Blakenham power station Sizewell nuclear power station. Muntons Breheny PPG West Suffolk NHS trust (Radiography / medical imaging) |
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Each unit is assessed in 4 ways.
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Electrician Sound Engineer Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Civil Engineer Physicist Electrical Engineer Electronic Engineer Rocket Scientist! Tunnel Engineer. Mechanic Stock Market Trader CGI Radiographer
See above for specifically local careers. |