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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

Describing forces and motion 1

Reproduction 

Space Physics 1

 

Sound Waves

Relationships in an ecosystem 1

Atoms and Periodic table 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

Maths Skills

9

Energy changes and systems 2 

Pure and impure substances 2

Cells and organisation 2a

Cells and organisation 2b

 

 

Describing forces and motion 2

Atoms and the Periodic table 2

Current and static electricity 2

Magnetism 2

Photosynthesis 2

Cellular respiration 2

Chemical reactions 2

Waves

Earth and atmosphere 2

Relationships in an ecosystem 2

Chemical reactions 3

The Particle Model

10 

Biology

Ecology

 

Chemistry

Bonding

Rates of reaction

 

Physics

Energy

Electricity

Biology

Infection and response

Chemistry

Quantitative chemistry

 

Physics

Particle model

Atoms and radiation

Forces

Biology

Inheritance, variation and evolution

 

Chemistry

Organic chemistry

 

Physics

Space

11  

Biology

Homeostasis and response

 

Chemistry

Organic chemistry

Chemical analysis

Chemistry of the atmosphere

Using resources 

 

Physics

Waves

Electromagnetism

Revision for GCSE exams

Revision for GCSE exams

Science at Ashington Academy is great fun. Through the year I have learnt so much that is interesting and will be of benefit in my future.
Year 8 student
Science at Ashington Academy is fun and hands-on but it also teaches us how things work and gives us knowledge that can help us pursue our goals.
Year 7 student