Science Department
About the team.
We are a vibrant, young department dedicated to producing excellence across the curriculum. Our specialist teachers provide support and development from Key Stage 3 to University and beyond!
My team are committed to producing high quality, dynamic lessons that engage and inspire the students in our care. We put student voice and assessment for learning at the heart of our practice and are able to enhance our provision by adapting our lesson planning based on the feedback we get.
If you would like to contribute towards this process please contact me on the following email address:
berryd@stneotscc.cambs.sch.uk
About the Department.
The department is one of the largest in St Neots Community College. We have one computer suite and nine fully equipped labs with data projectors and white boards that provide a stimulating area for both theory and practical work.
Key Stage 3.
Working from the QCQ Guidelines we have twelve units in each year, 7, 8 and 9, four units of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Topics include:-
Reactants of Metals
Solar System
Energy and Electricity
Fit and Healthy
The Rock Cycle
Forces
Our students at SATs level in Year 9 are supported by a target set of revision classes, which have proved to be both popular and successful.
Trips in KS3.
Pocket Park, Science Challenge, Hinchingbrooke County Park, Science Week, Astronomy Club.