triple science option

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GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics

Pupils work through units of Biology, Chemistry and Physics developing subject knowledge andusing their understanding to link Science to the world around us.

Subject Content

Biology 1

Keeping healthy Diet and exercise, How our bodies defendthemselves against infectious diseases,

Nerves and hormones The nervous system, Control in the human body,Control in plants

The use and abuse of drugs DrugsInterdependence and adaptation Adaptations, Environmental changeEnergy and biomass in food chains Energy in biomassWaste materials from plants and

animals

Decay processes, The carbon cycle

Genetic variation and its control Why organisms are different, ReproductionEvolution EvolutionBiology 2

Cells and simple cell transport Cells and cell structure, Dissolved substancesTissues, organs and organ systems Animal organs, Plant organsPhotosynthesis PhotosynthesisOrganisms and their environment Distribution of organismsProteins their functions and uses Proteins, EnzymesAerobic and anaerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration

Cell division and inheritance Cell division, Genetic variation, Genetic disordersSpeciation Old and new speciesBiology 3

Movement of molecules in and out ofcells

Dissolved substances, Gaseous exchange,Exchange systems in plants,

Transport systems in plants andanimals

The blood system, Transport systems in plants

Homeostasis Removal of waste and water control, Temperaturecontrol, Sugar control

Humans and their environment Waste from human activity, Deforestation and thedestruction of areas of peat, Biofuels, Foodproduction

Chemistry 1

The fundamental ideas in chemistry Atoms, The periodic table, Chemical reactionsLimestone and building materials Calcium carbonateMetals and their uses Extracting metals, Alloys, Properties and uses of

metalsCrude oil and fuels Crude oil, Hydrocarbons, Hydrocarbon fuelsOther useful substances from crude oil Obtaining useful substances from crude oil,

Polymers, EthanolPlant oils and their uses Vegetable oils, Emulsions, Saturated and

unsaturated oils


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Changes in the Earth and itsatmosphere

The Earths crust, The Earths atmosphere

Chemistry 2

Structure and bonding Structure and bondingHow structure influences the propertiesand uses of substances

Molecules, Ionic compounds, Covalent structures,Metals, Polymers, Nanoscience

Atomic structure, analysis andquantitative chemistry

Atomic structure, Analysing substances, Quantitativechemistry

Rates of reaction Rates of reactionExothermic and endothermic reactions Energy transfer in chemical reactions

Acids, bases and salts Making salts, Acids and basesElectrolysis ElectrolysisChemistry 3

The periodic table The early periodic table, The modern periodic table,

Trends within the periodic tableWater Hard and soft water, Purifying waterCalculating and explaining energychange

Energy from reactions

Further analysis and quantitativechemistry

Analysing substances

The production of ammonia Making ammoniaAlcohols, carboxylic acids and esters Alcohols, Carboxylic acids, Esters

Physics 1

The transfer of energy by heatingprocesses and the factors that affect therate at which that energy is transferred

Infrared radiation, Kinetic theory, Energy transfer byheating, Heating and insulating buildings

Energy and efficiency Energy transfers and efficiency

The usefulness of electrical appliances Transferring electrical energy

Methods we use to generate electricity Generating electricity, The National Grid

The use of waves for communication

and to provide evidence that theuniverse is expanding

General properties of waves, Reflection, Sound,

Red-shift

Physics 2

Forces and their effects Resultant forces, Forces and motion, Forces andbraking, Forces and terminal velocity, Forces andelasticity

The kinetic energy of objects speedingup or slowing down

Forces and energy, Momentum

Currents in electrical circuits Static electricity, Electrical circuitsUsing mains electricity safely and thepower of electrical appliances

Household electricity, Current, charge and power

What happens when radioactive Atomic structure, Atoms and radiation


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substances decay, and the uses anddangers of their emissions

Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusionPhysics 3

Medical applications of physics X-rays, Ultrasound, Lenses, The eye, Otherapplications using light

Using physics to make things work Centre of mass, Moments, Hydraulics, Circularmotion

Keeping things moving The motor effect, Transformers

Assessment

External Assessment (75%) 3 hour external papers for each science:Biology 25% x 3 = 75%Chemistry 25% x 3 = 75%

Physics 25% x 3 = 75%

3 x Centre Controlled Assessment (25%) Practical skills and extended writing questionsperformed under exam conditions in class. One needed for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Jobs requiring Science a small sample of Jobs that require a qualification in Science

Doctor Science TeacherDentist PharmacistsNurse Health and Safety Officer

Physiotherapists Marine BiologistEngineer Animal CareForensics scientist VetNutritionist Pilot

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