Overview:
 

We follow the AQA Additional Science GCSE course in year 11.  Within this biology, chemistry and physics topics are studied.  Pupils also developed their scientific enquiry skills through practical and discussion work.

Pupils are entered for 3 modular exams during year 11.  There is 1 exam in January and 2 exams in June of year 11.  Each modular exam is worth 25% towards their GCSE.  Pupils are awarded a second science GCSE at the end of year 11.

There are two pieces of coursework which count towards the additional science GCSE.  These are completed in school under exam conditions and are worth 25% towards the GCSE.

Autumn Term

Biology

Photosynthesis

Biomass & Food Chains

Enzymes

Waste

Homeostasis

Variation & Inheritance

Chemistry

Subatomic Particles & Bonding

Structure & Bonding

Rates of Reaction

Chemical Energetics & Equilibrium

Chemical Calculations & Haber Process

Spring Term

Physics

Speed, Velocity & Acceleration

Forces

Kinetic Energy & Work Done

Momentum

Static Electricity

Currents & Circuits

Mains Electricity

Power & Electrical Appliances

Radioactivity

Nuclear Fission & Fusion

Chemistry

Subatomic Particles & Bonding

Structure & Bonding

Rates of Reaction

Chemical Energetics & Equilibrium

Chemical Calculations & Haber Process

Acids, Bases, Ions & Electrolysis

Summer Term

Revision timetable for Physics including past paper practice

Revision timetable for Chemistry including past paper practice