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	Working scientifically Energy and fuels Cells and organisation 1 Matter Pure and impure substances 1	Pure and impure substances 1 Describing forces and motion 1 Reproduction Space physics Sound waves Relationships in an ecosystem 1	Relationships in an ecosystem 1 Atoms and periodic table 1 Chemical reactions 1 Current and static electricity 1
8	Energy changes and systems 1 Cellular respiration 1 Human organs systems and health Atoms and periodic table 2	Forces and pressure Photosynthesis 1 Energy and reactions Light waves	Genetics and evolution Earth and atmosphere 1 Magnetism 1 Math skills
9	Cells and organisation 2A Pure and impure substances 2 Energy changes and systems 2 Cells and organisation 2B Atoms and the periodic table 2	Describing forces and motion 2 Photosynthesis 2 Cellular respiration 2 Chemical reactions 2 Current and static electricity 2 Magnetism 2	Earth and atmosphere 2 Chemical reactions 3 Waves Relationships in an ecosystem 2 Molecules and matter
10	Ecology Structure and bonding Conservation and dissipation of energy Health/Infection and response Rates of a reaction Electronic circuits and electricity in the home	Infection and response Quantitative chemistry Molecules and matter Radioactivity (atomic structure) Inheritance and evolution Chemical changes Forces in balance	Inheritance and evolution Electrolysis Motion Homeostasis (nervous system) Organic chemistry Forces and motion Space
11	Homeostasis and response Organic chemistry (Triple) Chemical analysis Earth’s atmosphere Waves and properties EMS Using resources Magnets and electromagnets Space (Triple)	Using resources (Triple) Space (Triple) Tailored paper 1 and 2 Flashbacks Mock paper 1	Tailored revision in preparation for GCSE examination

I love exploring the practical aspect of science at Easington Academy, from Bunsen burners in chemistry to fieldwork in biology - there is something for everyone!

Year 11 student

The practical work we do shows us how things work, and help us to understand the world around us.

Year 8 student