Science

We at the Farnborough Academy prepare our students to leave school able to work scientifically, safely and being critical with evidence to inform their growing knowledge. Our science teachers provide opportunities for high challenge, enjoyment and share the breadth of their experience to embed depth and a love of learning. Students are encouraged to take risks in their learning in the safe, supervised spaces of our laboratories. Our aim is for all students to leave us prepared, confident and aspirational so that they can follow pathways into scientific further education, employment or training.

The curriculum provides a broad range of subjects and learning opportunities to deepen their science education and build a solid foundation of subject knowledge and skills. This consists of the three specialisms Biology, Chemistry and Physics and is built on National Curriculum guidelines.

In Biology students investigate the different forms life takes; what is similar between the forms and how they vary. Common themes of cells, interdependence and energy run through the cyclically taught topics enabling learning to be consolidated and then connected to new learning from Year 7 through to Year 11.

In Chemistry students investigate the structure of matter and how it behaves and interacts. Common themes of atoms, reactions and linking the structure of a substance to its properties run through the cyclically taught topics enabling learning to be consolidated and then connected to new learning from Year 7 through to Year 11.

In Physics students investigate how matter and energy interact with each other. Common themes of energy, forces and states of matter run through the cyclically taught topics enabling learning to be consolidated and then connected to new learning from Year 7 through to Year 11.

On top of the subject specific content our teachers work hard to link learning and skills across specialisms, subjects and contexts to ensure that learning is purposeful and relevant.

Curriculum Maps