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Science at CELC starts in KS3 where we aim to enthuse and inspire students through a practical approach to Science whilst preparing the building blocks to GCSE.  Students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics and this foundation of key knowledge and concepts aims to encourage them to recognise the power and importance of rational explanation and develop their excitement and curiosity about the world around us. Students are encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse the causes.

Students at KS4 follow either Combined Science A (Gateway Science) or Chemistry A (Gateway Science) which provides a flexible approach to teaching. The specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of biology, chemistry and physics. The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed through the written papers.

Why study science?

Studying science provides the foundation for understanding the world around us. Scientific understanding is changing our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all students are taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, process and uses of science.

Students are encouraged to:

• develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
• develop an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science, through different types of scientific enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
• develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem-solving skills
• develop their ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions, both qualitatively and quantitatively

See our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) page for all remote learning resources for Science

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