Year 7 and 8
The Year 7s have been learning about laboratory rules and how to design experiments this September. They enjoyed learning how to use a Bunsen burner correctly and the differences between physical and chemical changes. They also enjoyed their first Geography and Science cross curricular trip to the London Zoo.
The year 8s have deepened their knowledge about enquiry-based learning and have enjoyed communicating their learning via peer reviewed presentations. They have both made an excellent start to their school year. Keep up the good work, we look forward to visiting the Earth Experience with you soon!
Do try this at home: Ward’s World gives lots of ideas about home science and how to do this safely. We would love to see any experiments the students do at home.
Year 9
The year 9 students have begun their GCSE course learning about the building blocks of matter and life. This term, they began learning about cells in Biology and have also successfully completed their first Required Practical. Well done Year 9!
Do try this at home: The interactive ‘The Scale of the Universe’ is an excellent resource to find inspiration in the beauty of the visible and invisible world.
Year 10
The year 10s are now well into their GCSE Course. A few practical activities that were highlights this month were the food tests required practical in Biology as well as various demonstrations in physics and Chemistry.
Do try this at home: This article talks about the real-life applications of enzymes and is an excellent talking point on why we need to study them
Year 11
The year 11s have now begun their journey towards their GCSEs and have been busy learning about ‘Rates of Reaction’ in chemistry, ‘Forces and Acceleration’ in Physics and ‘Human Reproduction’ in Biology.
Do try this at home: This exam survival guide is an excellent resource to help your children prepare for the upcoming mock examinations.
