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Secondary Science

GCSE Science students watch an experiment

Our secondary students have have worked hard in Science this term and enjoyed learning about a wide range of topics including cells, cicuits and chemical reactions.  A lot of focus and work has gone into their studies and they can all be very proud of the progress they have made

Mars

Mars has learned about cells and cell structure, and then moved onto the organisation of cells within a living organism. This included the muscular system, skeletal system and the circulatory systems. The group looked at cells under a microscope, even creating their own slides of onion skin cells and their own cheek cells slides. At the end of the term they will be completing a dissection of a chicken wing to look at the muscular structure and structures of the joints.

Mars student working with a microscope   Mars students working with a microscope

Mercury

Mercury class has been exploring the exciting world of electricity. Pupils have learned about how electrical circuits work, investigating the differences between series and parallel circuits through hands-on experiments and model-building. They also delved into electromagnetism, discovering how electricity and magnetism are connected. Here are some pictures of Mercury class proudly modeling their series and parallel circuits outside the science room! 

Two mecury students modeling a cicuit outside   Two students from mecury modeling a circuit outside  One pupil from mercury modeling a circuit outside

Saturn

Saturn has been thoroughly engaged in their Chemistry topic on acids and bases this term. They especially enjoyed the practicals, using indicators to test pH levels and exploring how neutralisation works in real-life contexts. They used a bunsen burner with an evaporating basin to make their own salt crystals. At each stage, they have learned to use scientific equations to express the reactions they are witnessing. This topic has not only deepened their understanding of chemical reactions but also strengthened their ability to work safely and collaboratively in the lab.

 Two students working on their chemical reactions   Student from Saturn working hard on their experiment

GCSE Science

The GCSE Science groups have completed the first unit of eight in the curriculum. They learned about waves and the electromagnetic spectrum and completed a required practical on infrared radiation. For the remainder of the term they have been learning about and also completing Unit 5 of the eight units. Unit 5 is part of the Physical Sciences section of the course and they learned about the development of the Periodic Table, bonding between atoms, the alkali metals, halogens and noble gasses. Students balanced chemical equations and the Higher group calculated relative formula mass and moles.

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