
The Key Stage 3 curriculum is taught in Years 7 and 8. During these two years we strive to give pupils a foundation in Biology from which they can build during GCSE and A Level courses. In addition we look to ensure that any fundamental concepts which are not within the GCSE specification are covered here. In this way we like to think that we ensure all pupils leaving Rougemont have a good grounding in Biology, whether they choose to study it further or not.
The topics followed in each year are as follows:
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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Cells Variation and Classification Respiration Food and Digestion Breathing and Circulatory Systems |
Reproduction Inheritance and Selection Skeletal System and Movement Plants and Photosynthesis Feeding Relationships |
During these years we would also look to carry out fieldwork projects to allow pupils to see Biology in the wider environment, rather than from a classroom base alone.