Overview

Human progress throughout history has largely rested on advances in science – from our knowledge of gravity to cutting-edge medicines, students of science have shaped our modern world. All of these advances can trace their origin back to individuals learning about science as pupils. That’s why it is in the interests of governments, companies and wider society to promote science as a subject at schools; it ensures the next wave of progress in all of the fields that affect our daily lives. A strong scientific understanding is imperative in order to understand the world in which we live.

All Mercia pupils have a depth and breadth of secure scientific knowledge. At Mercia, we have taught the core foundational knowledge, as well as the rich knowledge around the edges of the disciplines. This forms the springboard to further study, opening the doors for a bright future at A Level and beyond. Pupils have mastered many of the required practical activities. They will continue to apply their strong knowledge to different situations around these practicals in order to deepen their understanding of practical technique.

Year 7

  • The scientific method
  • Matter and mixtures
  • Organelles to organisms
  • Forces and motion
  • Reproduction and genetics
  • Metals and reactions

Year 8

  • Respiration and photosynthesis
  • Energy
  • Periodic table and reactions
  • Electricity
  • Waves
  • Earth and the universe

Year 9

  • Cells and bioenergetics
  • Atomic structure and The Periodic Table
  • Energy
  • Transport and organisation
  • Structure and bonding
  • Forces

Year 10

Combined Science

  • Forces and particle model of matter

  • Organisation, infection and response

  • Chemical reactions

  • Radiation and electricity

  • Coordination and ecology

  • Energy changes and rates of reaction

GCSE Biology

  • Organisation and health

  • Infection, response and homeostasis

  • Eyes and hormonal coordination

  • Reproduction and plant hormones

  • Ecology part 1

  • Ecology part 2

GCSE Chemistry

  • Chemical reactions

  • Chemical analysis

  • Energy and the atmosphere

  • Rates and equilibria

  • Organic chemistry

GCSE Physics

  • Forces, momentum and work

  • Forces, density and pressure

  • Electricity

  • Atoms and radiation part 1

  • Radiation part 2

  • Space

Year 11

Combined Science

    • Quantities, the Earth and resources

    • Genetics and ecology

    • Waves and electromagnetism

GCSE Biology

  • Genetics

  • Evolution

GCSE Chemistry

  • Quantitative chemistry

  • Using resources

GCSE Physics

  • Waves and optics

  • Electromagnetism

Exam boards

Combined Science

AQA

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GCSE Biology

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GCSE Chemistry

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GCSE Physics

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Years 12-13

We offer this subject for scholars at sixth form. Click these links to find out more. Biology, Chemistry and Physics.