Chemistry
"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious”
Stephen Hawking
Subject Overview
Chemistry helps students to develop a curiosity about the natural world, giving an insight into how science works and an appreciation of its relevance to their everyday lives. The way scientific ideas flow through their curriculum journey will support students to build a deeper understanding of chemistry. Our curriculum encourages the development of knowledge and understanding in chemistry through opportunities for working scientifically.
Course Content
Chemistry Years 7 - 9
Year 7
The Earth
Particle Model
Atoms, Elements & Compounds 1
Pure & Impure Substances
Year 8
The Periodic Table 1
Chemical Changes 1
Earth’s Resources
Chemical Changes 2
Year 9
Atoms, Elements & Compounds 2
Maths Skills & Science Skills
Periodic Table 2
Metals & Uses
Crude Oil
Atmosphere
Chemistry Years 10 and 11
Year 10
Bonding & Properties of Bonding
Reactions of acids
Energy Changes
Electrolysis
Using Resources
Year 11
Quantitative Chemistry
Rates of Reaction
Equilibrium
Chemical Analysis
Organic Chemistry
Using Materials
Curriculum documents