Science
Science is a core curriculum area and is delivered at all TMBSS centres across Shropshire. The Science curriculum at TMBSS supports development in scientific knowledge, practical skills, and conceptual understanding with a focus on the enquiry skills needed for working scientifically.
Key Stage 3 Science
At KS3 most students follow a core AQA Big ideas science programme that is taught using some of the activate science resources. Practical lessons allow students to identify and use the range of enquiry skills that are needed to work scientifically.
Practical Science Skills
Many TMBSS students have had restricted access to practical science lessons. To prevent this becoming a barrier to their future progress in GCSE science, the 10 identified practical science competencies are included in the KS3 SOL. Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates are awarded for completion of the skills.
Key Stage 3 pre-curriculum
Where students are not yet ready or able to access the core science program, a science ‘pre-curriculum’ has been developed. The ‘pre-curriculum’ promotes students’ engagement by allowing them to experience and enjoy science as a relevant and exciting subject by engaging in practical enquiry skill-based learning.
Key Stage 4 Science
At KS4, the majority of students study the AQA GCSE Biology or Combined science course. Students with a particular interest in science or a desire to continue at A level, have the opportunity to study GCSE single science qualifications in Chemistry, Biology and Physics, with the opportunity to obtain GCSE qualifications in all three sciences or to focus on 1 or 2 specific sciences.
All students are supported to transition between education settings with minimum disruption to their academic progress and it is the aim of the department to enter all eligible students for science qualifications at GCSE level at the appropriate time.
Hopefully this page has all the information you need, if you require further information speak to the Centre Manager for your centre who will be able to answer any queries.