Chemistry


Chemistry is taught for three lessons per week as a separate science. A range of exciting practical work and demonstrations is used to introduce concepts such as reduction and oxidation, reactions of acids, and group Chemistry. Pupils will extend their practical skills as well as write meaningful conclusions as they prepare for their GCSEs. 


The course looks at a range of distinct types of chemical reactions, and students will begin to calculate energy changes for some reactions. They will also look in detail at atomic structure and tests for common gases.

Course Materials 

The course is taught using practical worksheets and assessment materials to provide an accessible and informative route through each area of study. This is supplemented by unique card-sort activities, electronic media and interactive resources developed by the Science teachers at Farlington. The IGCSE topics utilise resources developed by the Science team.

Reduction and Oxidation


Acids, Alkalis and pH

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Reaction Types

Group Chemistry 

How will I be assessed?

You will have an assessment after each topic. This will take 30 minutes and will include all material taught, including practical work.

There will be a Chemistry paper in the end-of-year examinations, which will contain questions on all topics.

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Neil Forrest, Head of Chemistry, on nf@farlingtonschool.com