Science

Science is the study of the world around us, how it functions and how it might change in the future. It's a lot more than a collection of facts and figures; it is a process for learning about the natural world, the study of elements of the earth and beyond into the observable universe.

We can all have ideas about how the world might work or why something might happen, but science allows us to make predictions, design experiments and test those ideas.

From the motion of particles too tiny to see to the life and death of giant stars in distant galaxies, the science department's goal is to start you on a pathway of discovery about the universe that will last a lifetime.

The achievement of your science qualifications at GCSE, whether that be following the Combined Science Award or the three individual sciences of biology, chemistry and physics, will open doors for you throughout your life. As a student of science, we will not only increase your knowledge and curiosity of science... we will make you into a scientist!

Curriculum information

Year	Autumn	Spring	Summer
7	Energy and fuels Cells and organisation Matter Pure and impure substances	Forces and motion Reproduction Space Sound waves	Relationships in an ecosystem Chemical reactions Current and static electricity 1 Summer Assessment
8	Energy changes and systems Cellular respiration Human organ systems Atoms and periodic table	Forces and pressure Photosynthesis Energy and reactions Light	Genetics and evolution Earth and atmosphere Magnetism Summer Assesment
9	Biology Cells and organisation 2A Chemistry Pure and impure substances Physics Energy changes and systems	Biology Cells and organisation 2B Chemistry Atoms and Periodic table 2 Physics Forces and motion 2 Current and static electricity	Biology Photosynthesis 2 Cellular respiration 2 Chemistry Eath and atmosphere Physics Magnetism Waves Summer Assessment
10	Biology Biology Ecology Chemistry Structure and bonding Physics Conservation and dissipation of energy Electric circuits and electricity in the home	Biology Biology Health, infection and response Chemistry Rates of reaction Quantitative chemistry Physics Molecules and matter Radioactive	Biology Inheritance, variation and evolution Chemistry Chemical analysis Earth's atmosphere Using resources Physics EM waves Magnetism Forces revision
11	Biology Homeostasis and response Ecology Inheritance Chemistry Earth’s atmosphere Using resources Physics Electromagnetic waves Magnetism Forces Mock paper 2	Tailored paper 1 and 2 flashbacks Mock paper 1	Tailored revision in preparation for GCSE examination

I love physics because it opens my eyes to the world around me and how everything works

Year 10 student

I like science because the lessons are interesting and I can see how it opens different opportunities for your future

Year 11 student