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Year 12 & 13
Year 12 & 13
Read
Biology - Y12
Read The Ancestors Tale' by Richard Dawkins follows a path backwards in time through evolution and meets different groupings of organisms.
Chemistry - Y12
Atkins’ Physical Chemistry
Physics - Y12
Book: “The Elegant Universe” by Brian Greene – Introduces string theory and modern physics ideas for an ambitious A-Level student.
Biology - Y13
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins: A classic that explains evolution from a gene-centric perspective. It's thought-provoking and foundational for understanding modern evolutionary biology.
Chemistry - Y13
Solomons’ Organic Chemistry
Physics - Y13
Book: “Six Easy Pieces” by Richard Feynman – A collection of introductory lectures by one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century.
Listen
Biology - Y12
Listen to The Life Scientific podcast
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7
Chemistry - Y12
Listen to the "Chemistry World Podcast"
Produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this podcast covers current topics, interviews with scientists, and interesting chemistry news.
Physics - Y12
Podcast: The Infinite Monkey Cage (BBC Radio 4) – Especially episodes on quantum mechanics, time, and particle physics.
Biology - Y13
Listen to The Life Scientific podcast
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7
Chemistry - Y13
Produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this podcast covers current topics, interviews with scientists, and interesting chemistry news.
Physics - Y13
Podcast: Physics World Weekly – Stay current with developments in physics, including interviews with researchers and industry experts.
Watch
Biology - Y12
BBC One - The Human Body - Episode guide
A detailed exploration of the human body's systems, often presented with engaging visuals and cutting-edge medical insights.
Chemistry - Y12
Physics - Y12
Documentary: Brian Cox's “Wonders of the Universe” (available on BBC iPlayer) – Beautifully filmed and conceptually rich exploration of space-time, entropy, and cosmology.
Biology - Y13
Long-running documentary series covering a wide range of scientific topics, including genetics, neuroscience, medicine, and environmental science. Each episode focuses on a specific scientific question or discovery.
Chemistry - Y13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQSoaiubuA0&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
Physics - Y13
Lecture Series: MIT OpenCourseWare – Classical Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism by Prof. Walter Lewin – challenging but rewarding university-level lectures.
Research
Biology - Y12
Research different biological topics by entering the Cambridge Biology Challenge
Chemistry - Y12
Synthesis of common over the counter medications eg, ibuprofen and aspirin
Physics - Y12
Topic: Investigate the significance of the Higgs Boson and the Large Hadron Collider. What did its discovery mean for the Standard Model?
Biology - Y13
Research genetics and evolution by completing the following online course
https://www.coursera.org/learn/genetics-evolution
Chemistry - Y13
The Chemistry of Metal Carboxylates
Physics - Y13
Topic: Explore the implications of quantum entanglement and Bell’s Theorem. Can you explain the Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox in simple terms?
Visit
Biology - Y12
Visit the Palm House in Sefton Park to discover the adaptations of different plant species from around the world.
Physics - Y12
Location: Jodrell Bank Observatory (Cheshire) – UNESCO World Heritage site, great for exploring astrophysics and radio telescopes.
Biology - Y13
Visit Formby beach to study the succession displayed from the sand dunes to the woodlands.
Physics - Y13
Location: Daresbury Laboratory (Warrington) – A national science facility involved in accelerator science. Look out for public open days or arrange a school visit.
Creative
Biology - Y12
Create a virtual tour of the immune system.
Chemistry - Y12
Physics - Y12
Activity: Create an infographic or short animated video explaining time dilation or Schrödinger’s Cat for a younger audience.
Biology - Y13
Design a 3D biologically sustainable aspect of a future city, considering biodiversity, green spaces, waste management, renewable energy (biomass, etc.), and food production (e.g., vertical farms).
Chemistry - Y13
Physics - Y13
Activity: Write a short science fiction story that incorporates a real physics concept like black holes, quantum tunnelling, or time travel, and includes a scientific commentary afterward.
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