The Science team are dedicated to produce:
- Ridgeway scientists who are knowledgeable, confident, curious, can link ideas and are resilient problem solvers who enjoy science.
- Excellent outcomes which enable students to take the next steps in their education.
This will be achieved via:
- Development of the communication of ideas through spoken/written language and mathematical methods.
- Quality Discussion and Questioning.
- Lessons ‘Framed’ around real life applications (this should be shared as an intended outcome or overarching question).
- Embedded practical skill and understanding over a series of lessons.
- Quality Feedback via different mediums.
- Modelling abstract ideas and ideal answers.
The KS3 curriculum is based on a study of the 4 key models that underpin scientific understanding; Cells, Particles, Forces and Energy. Alongside this students will be taught the skills they need to work scientifically. They will learn to use equipment with accuracy and precision, to work as a team, to plan their time and resources effectively and about the wide variety of ways in which results can be presented.
