Biology

Teachers: Mr. Reid, (HoD) Mr Chambers, Miss Chestnutt, Mr. Lucas

Facilities
 There are three biology labs, all equipped with the necessary scientific equipment alongside LCD projectors, computers and electronic equipment.

KS3
Science is taught in an integrated fashion in Forms 1 and 2 when pupils have 5 * 35 minute periods of Science each week. At present a course published by Heinemann is followed, with units of work being taught in 2 - 3 week blocks.  
In 3rd Form pupils are being prepared for the CCEA Key Stage 3 Tests and they have 2 * 35 minute periods of Physics each week, 2 of Biology and 2 Chemistry. 

GCSE
 In fourth and fifth year pupils are encouraged to develop their scientific skills with the enhanced learning of Living Organisms and Life Processes under the umbrella of either double or triple award Science. During the two year study of Biology pupils have the opportunity to partake in many practical’s which help to develop their study in specific subject areas. In fifth year pupils have to carry out a practical module for their GCSE in which the research, analyse and carry out different practical’s in order to obtain and prove scientific theories.

A-Level
 In sixth year the students are able to develop their learning of this subject with an in-depth study of body systems, immunity, ecological succession, plants and this is all enhanced with the practical’s carried out during the year. In lower sixth all pupils have the opportunity to dissect a rat in order help develop their learning of organs and body systems.
Biology gives all students the opportunity to organise his or her own concepts and attitudes, communicate with others, develop a sense of logic and a curious mind, classify experience and develop manipulative and practical skills