Science
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less ”.
Marie Curie
Department Vision Statement/ Curriculum Intent
At The Malling School, we believe the purpose of education is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset they need to thrive in employment, further study, and life-long learning. The Science Department is dedicated to delivering an ambitious and academically rigorous curriculum that fosters a deep understanding of scientific concepts, cultivates curiosity, and inspires appreciation for the natural world.
We recognise science as the most powerful tool we have for making sense of the world around us. As Carl Sagan once said, “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Guided by this principle, we aim not only to teach scientific facts but to develop scientific thinkers, young people who question, investigate, communicate clearly, and reflect.
Clear communication is central to science. Students must be able to explain ideas, interpret evidence and justify conclusions. We believe these are essential skills not only for success in science, but also for employment, further study, and life beyond school.
Our five-year, spiralled curriculum is designed to revisit and deepen core concepts over time, enabling all students to build secure understanding and meaningful connections across topics. We teach to the top for every learner, while providing tailored support to ensure that every student is challenged and enabled to succeed.
Through our own passion for science, we model intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to progress. We encourage students to view mistakes not as failures but as valuable opportunities for learning. By nurturing these habits, we prepare our students to engage thoughtfully with the scientific, social, and ethical challenges of the future, whatever path they choose to take.
YEAR GROUPS
Year 7 - KS3
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Introduction to laboratory practice Cells, Tissues, Organs & Organ Systems Plants |
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Particles; Mixtures & Separation techniques Sound & Light |
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Term 3 |
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Atoms, Elements & Compounds The Periodic Table |
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Acids & Alkalis Energy |
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Energy Electricity |
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Sexual Reproduction Forces |
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Year 8 - KS3
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Forces & Motion Food & Nutrition |
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Breathing & Respiration |
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Energy transfers Fluids |
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Metal & their Uses Ecosystems |
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Ecosystems |
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Rocks Earth & Space |
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Year 9 - KS3
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Pure & Impure substances Key biological concepts |
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Key biological concepts Motion |
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Atomic structure The Periodic table |
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Term 4 |
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Forces & Motion Cells & Control |
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Cells & Control Ionic bonding Conservation of energy |
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Conservation of energy Covalent bonding |
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Year 10 KS4 - EXAM BOARD - EDEXCEL - COMBINED SCIENCE
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Waves Electric circuit, current & potential difference Acids & Alkalis Classification, Evolution & Natural Selection |
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Metals Radioactivity Non-communicable diseases Photosynthesis |
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Neutralisation Communicable diseases The particle model Effects of Forces |
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Genetic Modification Conservation of Mass & Chemistry calculations The Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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Genetic Inheritance Ecosystems |
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Electrical Resistance Fuels Rates of Reactions |
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Year 11 KS4 - EXAM BOARD - EDEXCEL - COMBINED SCIENCE
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Circulatory System Electrolysis Uses & Dangers of Radioactivity Homeostasis & Blood Glucose regulation |
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Alkali Metals & Halogens Hormones, Metabolic Rate & the Menstrual Cycle Specific Heat Capacity & Specific Latent Heat Hooke’s Law |
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Earth’s Atmosphere Respiration Plants, Transpiration & Translocation Electrical Safety Electromagnetic Induction |
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Reactivity of Halogens & Noble Gases Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions Burning Fuels & Pollution Carbon & Nitrogen Cycles Magnets & The Motor Effect |
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Reversible Reactions |
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Year 10 KS4 - EXAM BOARD - EDEXCEL - Seperate SCIENCE
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Waves, Hearing, Ultrasounds & Infrasound Hydrocarbons, Alcohols & Carboxylic acids |
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Mendel & Genetics Transition Metals, Alloys & Corrosion |
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Osmoregulation & Kidneys The Brain, Spinal Cord & The Eye Viruses, Plant Diseases & Monoclonal Antibodies |
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Breaking Distances, Energy & Crash Hazards Evidence for Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection |
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Tissue Cultures, Genetics & Agriculture Light & Colour Lenses Temperature & Radiation |
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Term 6 |
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Factors affecting the rate of diffusion Uses of radioactivity in medicine Nuclear Energy (Nuclear Fission & Fusion) |
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Year 11 KS4 - EXAM BOARD - EDEXCEL - Seperate SCIENCE
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Astronomy Plant adaptations & Hormones Rates of decomposition Titrations & Quantitative Analysis |
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Dynamic Equilibria Chemical & Fuel Cells Pressure Rotational Forces Polymers |
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Food Chains Assessing Pollution Static Electricity Materials & Nanoparticles |
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Electromagnetic induction Qualitative Analysis |
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Gas pressure |
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Revision Resources
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CGP Combined Science Resource - HIGHER CGP Combined Science Resource - Foundation Past paper questions & mark schemes available on Teams |
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Past paper questions & mark schemes available on Teams |