Term 3 and Term 4: Paper 1 Biology revision + separate science content
Students will recap learning on:
1. Cell biology
2. Organisation
3. Infection and response
4. Bioenergetics
Students completing the separate science course will also learn additional content whilst revising.
Mock exam paper in November. Paper 1 combined science mock papers worth 70 marks, last 1hr 15 minutes.
For students entered for separate science GCSEs, they will sit slightly longer paper worth 100 marks, lasting 1hr 45 minutes.
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Term 3 and Term 4: Paper 1 Physics revision + separate science content
Students will revise the following:
1. Energy
2. Electricity
3. Particle model of matter
4. Atomic structure
Students completing the separate science course will also learn additional content whilst revising.
Mock exam paper in November. Paper 1 combined science mock papers worth 70 marks, last 1hr 15 minutes.
For students entered for separate science GCSEs, they will sit slightly longer paper worth 100 marks, lasting 1hr 45 minutes.
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Term 1 and 2: Paper 2 Physics revision + separate science content
Students will recap learning on:
5. Forces
6. Waves
7. Magnetism and electromagnetism
Students completing the separate science course will also learn additional content whilst revising. Students will also complete topic 'Space physics'.
Mock exam paper in March. Paper 2 combined science mock papers worth 70 marks, last 1hr 15 minutes.
For students entered for separate science GCSEs, they will sit slightly longer paper worth 100 marks, lasting 1hr 45 minutes.
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Term 1 and 2: Paper 2 Biology revision + separate science content
Students will recap learning on:
5. Homeostasis and response
6. Inheritance, variation and evolution
7. Ecology
Students completing the separate science course will also learn additional content whilst revising.
Mock exam paper in March. Paper 2 combined science mock papers worth 70 marks, last 1hr 15 minutes.
For students entered for separate science GCSEs, they will sit slightly longer paper worth 100 marks, lasting 1hr 45 minutes.
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Term 1 and 2: Paper 2 Chemistry revision + separate science content
Students will recap learning on:
6. The rate and extent of chemical change
7. Organic chemistry
8. Chemical analysis
9. Chemistry of the atmosphere
10. Using resources
Students completing the separate science course will also learn additional content whilst revising.
Mock exam paper in March. Paper 2 combined science mock papers worth 70 marks, last 1hr 15 minutes.
For students entered for separate science GCSEs, they will sit slightly longer paper worth 100 marks, lasting 1hr 45 minutes.
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Term 3 and Term 4: Paper 1 Chemistry revision + separate science content
Students will recap learning on:
1. Atomic structure and the periodic table
2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
3. Quantitative chemistry
4. Chemical changes
5. Energy changes
Students completing the separate science course will also learn additional content whilst revising.
Mock exam paper in November. Paper 1 combined science mock papers worth 70 marks, last 1hr 15 minutes.
For students entered for separate science GCSEs, they will sit slightly longer paper worth 100 marks, lasting 1hr 45 minutes.
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Term 1: Biology- Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Students will discover how meiosis produces unique offspring, how gene mutations occur continuously and on rare occasions can affect the functioning of organisms both positively and negatively. In turn we will critique the theory of evolution whilst understanding the idea of survival of the fittest. We will also investigate cloning and genetic engineering.
End of topic assessment 30 mark
Gene
A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
Inheritance
The genetic characters transmitted from parent to offspring, taken collectively.
Asexual
(reproduction) Not involving the fusion of gametes.
Sexual
Of, relating to, or involving the union of male and female gametes.
Breeding
The mating and production of offspring by animals.
Mutation
The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form which may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes.
Evolution
The process by which different kinds of living organism are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
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Students will think about the ethical issues around genetic engineering and research using manipulation of cells.
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Term 1: Chemistry- Organic Chemistry and Chemistry of the atmosphere
The chemistry of carbon compounds is so important that it forms a separate branch of chemistry. A great variety of carbon compounds is possible because carbon atoms can form chains and rings linked by C-C bonds. This branch of chemistry gets its name from the fact that the main sources of organic compounds are living, or once-living materials from plants and animals. Chemists are able to take organic molecules and modify them in many ways to make new and useful materials such as polymers, pharmaceuticals, perfumes and flavourings, dyes and detergents. Students will learn about the composition of today's atmosphere, and how this has evolved over time. They will also learn about the importance of the greenhouse effect, and the effect of increases in carbon dioxide and methane on global warming. Students will analyse their own carbon footprint, and the they will also investigate the causes of acid rain.
End of topic assessment 30 mark
crude oil
Crude oil is a finite resource found in rocks. Crude oil is the remains of an ancient biomass consisting mainly of plankton that was buried in mud.
hydrocarbon
Chemical compound made from hydrogen and carbon only.
Alkene
Hydrocarbon containing a carbon carbon double bond.
alkane
Hydrocarbon containing only single carbon carbon bonds.
fractional distillation
Process by which crude oil is separated into different length hydrocarbons.
cracking
Hydrocarbons can be broken down (cracked) to produce smaller, more useful molecules. Cracking can be done by various methods including catalytic cracking and steam cracking.
viscosity
Measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Viscous liquids do not flow well.
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Students will reflect of the affect organic compounds are having on society, both economic and environmental.
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Term 1: Physics- Waves
Wave behaviour is common in both natural and man-made systems. Waves carry energy from one place to another and can also carry information. Designing comfortable and safe structures such as bridges, houses and music performance halls requires an understanding of mechanical waves. Modern technologies such as imaging and communication systems show how we can make the most of electromagnetic waves.
End of topic assessment 30 mark.
waves speed equation
wave speed = frequency x wave length
wave amplitude
The amplitude of a wave is the maximum displacement of a point on a wave away from its undisturbed position.
wave length
The wavelength of a wave is the distance from a point on one wave to the equivalent point on the adjacent wave.
wave frequency
The frequency of a wave is the number of waves passing a point each second.
transverse
In transverse waves, the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel.
longitudinal waves
In longitudinal waves, the vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
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