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!

I am curious with how things work, and science helps me learn about this.

Student

Lessons go into very good detail and depth on topics and makes you understand more about everyday life.

Student

Curriculum

Year	Autumn	Spring	Summer
7	Working scientifically Energy and fuels Cells and organisation Matter Pure and impure substances	Describing forces and motion Relationships in an ecosystem Reproduction Space physics	Sound waves Chemical reactions Current and static electricity
8	Cellular respiration Atoms and periodic table Energy changes and systems Human organs systems and health	Energy and reactions Forces and pressure Photosynthesis Light waves	Genetics and evolution Earth and atmosphere 1 Magnetism
9	Cells biology Atom structure and the periodic table Energy	Animal organisation Structure and bonding Electricity	Photosynthesis and respiration Energy changes Rates of reaction Molecules of matter Health Chemical Analysis
10	Biology Health, infection and response Chemistry Structure and bonding Physics Energy Electricity	Biology Homeostasis and response Chemistry Quantitative chemistry Chemical changes and Electrolysis Physics Molecules of matter Atomic structure and radiation	Biology Inheritance, variation and evolution Ecology Chemistry Organic chemistry Rates of reaction Physics Forces
11	Biology Homeostasis and response Inheritance Chemistry Organic chemistry Chemical analysis Physics Waves Electromagnetic waves Magnetism Mock paper 2	Tailored paper 1 and 2 flashbacks Mock paper 1	Tailored revision in preparation for GCSE examination