Biology
The study of Biology should ideally develop an awareness of the living world and a respect for life, and should encourage curiosity about, and appreciation of, Biology as a subject that can provide lifelong interest and enjoyment. The broad aims of the department are to develop an understanding of biological facts and principles and an appreciation of their significance, to emphasise the human, social and applied aspects of Biology, to encourage an awareness of the contribution of Biology to the needs of society, to develop an understanding of the scientific method and its application, and to develop a respect for living things.
Key Stage Three
Biology in years seven to nine is taught following schemes of work which have been developed within the department, and which divide the course into modules. Assessment of AT2 is made at the end of each module by written tests designed to show the level of attainment that has been achieved. Modules include: biodiversity; ecology; health and nutrition and human reproduction.
Year 7 Presentation Evening
Key stage Four
Biology in years ten and eleven follows the AQA GCSE specification. Modules include: cell activities; human Biology; plant nutrition; biotechnology and genetics and inheritance.
Assessment of practical skills at GCSE is an integral part of the courses. Field work is an important part of this; in year 10 a day is spent studying plant distribution in Richmond Park.
Key Stage Five
In the Lower Sixth, all boys follow the AS level Biology specification ( AQA GCE ). The majority continue into the Upper Sixth Form and complete the A2 units from the same board to gain the full A level qualification. Sixth form study includes regular lectures given by both department staff and visiting lecturers, and there is a strong emphasis on the development of independent learning skills. Ecology is studied during a residential week at a field studies centre, the course being designed and taught by Biology department staff.
Other information
Whilst the courses taught in years 7-11 are valuable in their own right, we also see them as providing a suitable preparation for those pupils who may wish to continue their studies of Biology at A level, and whilst the A level course forms a coherent course in itself, we see it particularly as a preparation for degree courses in Biological Sciences, Medicine and other allied fields, and teach with this in mind.
The study of Biology should ideally develop an awareness of the living world and a respect for life, and should encourage curiosity about, and appreciation of, Biology as a subject that can provide lifelong interest and enjoyment. The broad aims of the department are to develop an understanding of biological facts and principles and an appreciation of their significance, to emphasise the human, social and applied aspects of Biology, to encourage an awareness of the contribution of Biology to the needs of society, to develop an understanding of the scientific method and its application, and to develop a respect for living things.
Key Stage Three
Biology in years seven to nine is taught following schemes of work which have been developed within the department, and which divide the course into modules. Assessment of AT2 is made at the end of each module by written tests designed to show the level of attainment that has been achieved. Modules include: biodiversity; ecology; health and nutrition and human reproduction.
Year 7 Presentation Evening
Key stage Four
Biology in years ten and eleven follows the AQA GCSE specification. Modules include: cell activities; human Biology; plant nutrition; biotechnology and genetics and inheritance.
Assessment of practical skills at GCSE is an integral part of the courses. Field work is an important part of this; in year 10 a day is spent studying plant distribution in Richmond Park.
Key Stage Five
In the Lower Sixth, all boys follow the AS level Biology specification ( AQA GCE ). The majority continue into the Upper Sixth Form and complete the A2 units from the same board to gain the full A level qualification. Sixth form study includes regular lectures given by both department staff and visiting lecturers, and there is a strong emphasis on the development of independent learning skills. Ecology is studied during a residential week at a field studies centre, the course being designed and taught by Biology department staff.
Other information
Whilst the courses taught in years 7-11 are valuable in their own right, we also see them as providing a suitable preparation for those pupils who may wish to continue their studies of Biology at A level, and whilst the A level course forms a coherent course in itself, we see it particularly as a preparation for degree courses in Biological Sciences, Medicine and other allied fields, and teach with this in mind.
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