Chemistry Curriculum Intent

To build interest in Chemistry, injecting awe and wonder into the curriculum which will build interest in the STEM subjects.

We have designed a curriculum with progression of scientific understanding skills and knowledge. We aim to develop in our learners a rich and engaging appreciation of chemistry It is our purpose to enhance their scientific literacy, and challenge their curiosity about the world around them. Chemistry is a series of core questions to which pupils are able to find the answers, through investigation and an understanding of developing scientific models. In order to investigate answers to these core questions pupils will develop the skills, hard work and understanding to work like an expert chemist.

They will be able to plan an investigation that allows valid conclusions to be drawn and precise, accurate data to be collected, presented and interpreted. Our pedagogy is underpinned by a rigorous and systematic approach to the teaching of Chemistry as well as the regular use of live modelling and working scientifically to demonstrate processes, standards and expectations. We use a range of strategies to deepen knowledge so that it is committed to long-term memory.

We look to develop inquisitive students and to provide them with the opportunity to develop their resilience by questioning and challenging the world they live in. TGAK teachers of Chemistry will develop student life skills and encourage them to act more responsibly and respectfully and show tolerance in their local community. Studying Chemistry provides students with a powerful knowledge that will enable them to understand and make informed choices on issues such as the use of different materials such as fossil fuels and plastics

The TGAK curriculum for chemistry aims to ensure that all young people are provided the foundations for understanding the material world. Science is changing our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all students should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, method, processes and uses of science.

Our young people will be able to analyse both qualitative and quantitative data and link this to explain concepts in both Biology and Physics. We want to impart sufficient scientific knowledge and develop scientifically literate individuals who can make informed decisions about everyday scientific contexts and make sense of the world around them, for example, understanding the need to recycle and cut down CO2 emissions.

Chemistry is a challenging subject which involves creating models to describe abstract concepts. Resilience is required in order to evolve thinking and understanding of the difficult concepts encountered in the subject. The implementation of Science revolves around the ‘Scientific Method’ which requires scientists to continually evaluate their work in order to seek precise, accurate and reliable solutions to problems. Chemistry is one of the leading subjects in facilitating the future work force for jobs that may not yet exist in fields such as pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences and nanotechnology.

We aim to foster an interest in Chemistry such that our young people can appreciate the work of chemists in a quest for innovation, enhancement and improving efficiency and ultimately we want as many young people as possible to aspire to pursuing further study or careers in STEM.

Curriculum Topics

YearTerm 1Term 2Term 3
7Introduction to science and Particle ModelAtoms, Elements and CompoundsSeparation Techniques
8Chemical Reactions Part 1Acids and AlkalisThe Periodic Table
9Chemical Reactions Part 2The Earth and its AtmosphereAtomic Structure
AQA GCSE Trilogy Combined Science Code: 8464

 

AQA GCSE Separate Science: Chemistry Code: 8462

10Bonding and
The Periodic Table
Energy Changes, Quantitative Chemistry and Chemical ReactionsElectrolysis and
Rates of reaction
11Quantitative Chemistry,
Reversible Reactions and Organic Chemistry
Earth’s Atmosphere and Resources 

Post 16 Chemistry AQA A Level Chemistry Code: 7405

YearTerm 1Term 2Term 3
Year 1 A Level ChemistryAtomic Structure,

 

Amount of substance,

Bonding

Periodicity,

Introduction to Organic Chemistry,

Alkanes

Energetics,

 

Kinetics

Group 2 elements

Halogenoalkanes

Alkenes

Equilibrium

 

Oxidation, Reduction and Redox reactions

Group 7 elements

Alcohols

Organic Analysis

Year 2 A Level ChemistryThermodynamics

 

Rate Equations

Equilibrium constant

Properties of Period 3 elements and oxides

Transition metals

Optical isomerism

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids and derivatives

Aromatic Chemistry

Amines

Polymers

Electrode potentials

 

Acids, bases and buffers

Inorganic compounds in aqueous solutions

Amino Acids, proteins and DNA

Organic synthesis and analysis

NMR spectroscopy

Chromatography

 

Knowledge Organisers

Y7 Knowledge organiser Chemistry

Y8 Knowledge organiser_Chemistry

Yr 9 Knowledge organisers Chemistry

Yr 10 Knowledge organisers Chemistry Combined

Yr 11 Knowledge organisers Chemistry Combined copy

Yr 12 Knowledge organisers Chemistry

Yr 13 Knowledge organisers Chemistry

Learning Journeys

Learning Journey Chemistry 2022-23