Curriculum Statement
Becoming a scientist at Highbury Grove involves developing a rich knowledge of science and an awareness of its importance in the world around us. Learners will explore a range of scientific theory and acquire the practical skills necessary to successfully make important and informed decisions in their daily lives. We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that is taught in an engaging fashion whereby emphasis is placed upon students to discover science for themselves.
Being a scientist means being able to critically test hypotheses and draw conclusions from ever emerging ideas. Learners will begin the exploration of scientific specific literacy and develop the essential numerical skills required for scientific enquiry at key stage 3 whilst studying topics including forces, living organisms and the universe. Consequently, students will be successful in making healthy life decisions, demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of the human body and hold an awareness of the universe around them. Our GCSE curriculum provides our learners with the opportunity to challenge their pre-existing scientific beliefs by providing alternative reasoning to concepts they encounter. For example, students will revisit the topics of electricity, chemical changes and bioenergetics.
Who’s Who?
Curriculum Leader:
- Ms E. Stone
Science Teachers:
- Ms A. Purse (Second in Charge)
- Ms N Adan
- Mr E. Burke
- Dr P. Evans
- Ms S. Hasan
- Ms H. Hooper
- Mr M. Little (Vice Principal)
- Mr T. Prior (KS5 Coordinator)
- Ms B. Richmond
- Mr T. Weir
Courses offered:
- GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy)
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Chemistry
- GCSE Physics
- A Level Biology
- A Level Chemistry
- A Level Physics
Online Resources
Home Learning Resources:
- Khan Academy – online educational videos for Science, Maths and other subjects
- Tassomai – an award-winning adaptive learning program helping students at all levels achieve outstanding results.
Resources to support GCSE study:
- Seneca Learning
- Kerboodle – online text book