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National 4 General Science
Description:
Learners will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of science to recognise the impact science makes on developing sustainability, and its effects on the environment, on society and on the lives of themselves and others.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an Added Value Unit
· Fragile Earth
· Human Health
· Applications of Science
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Level 4 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment. An Added Value Unit that includes experimental data and research.
National 4 Physics
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of physics in scientific issues and the practical application of physics, pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding of physics.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an Added Value Unit
Dynamics and Space
Electricity and Energy
Waves and Radiation
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Level 4 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment. An Added Value Unit that includes experimental data and research.
Final Exam
There is no exam in this course.
National 4 Biology
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of Biology in scientific issues and relevant applications of Biology. Pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding for more advanced learning in Biology.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an Added Value Unit
· Cell Biology
· Multicellular Organisms
· Life On Earth
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Level 4 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment. An Added Value Unit that includes experimental data and research.
National 4 Chemistry
Description:
To develop their understanding of the role of Chemistry in scientific issues and relevant applications of Chemistry. Pupils will participate in variety of activities extending their knowledge and understanding for more advanced learning in Chemistry.
Pupils complete 3 units of work and an Added Value Unit
· Chemical changes and structure
· Nature’s Chemistry
· Chemistry in Society
Entry Requirement
Approval from Science Teacher
Assessment
Level 4 Assessment at the end of each unit with 50% required to pass. A written report of an experiment. An Added Value Unit that includes experimental data and research.
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