Science
Subject Vision
We are a fully committed team that provides and enriches personalised opportunities, to allow all pupils to develop Scientific skills and mind-sets.
In doing so, pupils appreciate and respect their progress to help them achieve excellent outcomes in Science.
In Science, we expect each student to be an open-thinker and to have the confidence to be inquisitive, explore and investigate further, based from the knowledge acquired in class. In doing so, build a mind-set that allows skills to be developed continuously.
We expect students to:
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Read wider e.g. new developments in genetics since the discovery of the human genome project
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Wider researchers e.g. the effect of drugs on the body
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Solve problems e.g. atom economics
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Develop interview skills e.g. through STEM activities
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Have the confidence to role play e.g. model states of matter
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Support each other e.g. student leaders
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Work as a team e.g. investigating component particles
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Develop their debating skills e.g. ethics of STEM cells
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Be aware of global issues e.g. the effects of global warming
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Develop enterprise skills e.g. investigating the best washing powder
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Be competent in IT e.g. presenting research digitally
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Prepared for regular challenges e.g. Various PAG investigations
What will students study in Science?
View the learning journeys for each Science subject below:
Exam Boards
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Combined Science A (Gateway)- OCR Exam Board- J250- GCSE (9-1) Double Award
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Biology A (Gateway)- OCR Exam Board- J247- GCSE (9-1)
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Chemistry A (Gateway)- OCR Exam Board- J248- GCSE (9-1)
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Physics A (Gateway)- OCR Exam Board- J249- GCSE (9-1)
Find out more about Science at NLS via our Virtual Open Evening video below: