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Why do i have to study science?
Why do i have to study science?
Science is made up of three disciplines: chemistry, biology and physics.
Chemistry is important subject because everything you do is chemistry! Even your body is made of chemicals. Chemical reactions occur when you breathe, eat, or just sit there reading. Chemistry teaches useful skills. Because it is a science, learning chemistry means learning how to be objective, how to reason and how to solve problems. It also helps you to understand current events, including news about petroleum, product recalls, pollution, the environment and technological advances.
Biology is all about things that we see, eat and experience. The 'hows', 'whys' and future prospects. It gives you answers to questions that are important for your future. For example: What is a virus how is cured? How are medicines made? If you're curious about why things are the way they are and how they work biology is for you!
Physics is a subject that constantly evolving- from research in space travel to understanding future energy resources. It gives you the ability to learn a range of transferable skills which are highly useful high level occupations. If you are interested in understanding the laws of the universe, then Physics is for you.
What will i study?
What will i study?
Chemistry
Chemistry
The atom and the periodic table
Metals and non-metals
Chemical bonds
Polymers
The process of electrolysis
Rate of reactions
Biology
Biology
Cell Biology
Organisation
Infection and response
Bioenergetics
Homeostasis and response
Inheritance, variation and evolution
Ecology
Physics
Physics
Forces and elasticity
Radiation
Waves
Magnets
How will i be examined?
How will i be examined?
Combined Science
Combined Science
In Combined Science you will have to sit 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics papers.
Each paper is 1 hour and 15 minutes and is worth 70 marks. Each paper contributes to 16.7% towards your final GCSE grade. The questions consist of multiple choice, structured, closed short answers, and open response. At least 15% of your assessment will be based on required practicals. The topic breakdown is as follows:
Biology Paper 1
Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics.
Biology Paper 2
Biology topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.
Chemistry Paper 1
Chemistry topics 8–12: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes.
Chemistry Paper 2
Chemistry topics 13–17: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Physics Paper 1
Physics topics 18–21: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Physics Paper 2
Physics topics 22–24: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism
Separate Science
Separate Science
On Separate Science you will have to sit 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics papers.
Each paper is 1 hour and 45 minutes and is worth 100 marks. Each paper contributes to 50% towards your final GCSE grade. The questions consist of multiple choice, structured, closed short answers, and open response. At least 15% of your assessment will be based on required practicals. The topic breakdown is as follows:
Biology Paper 1
Topics 1–4: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics.
Biology Paper 2
Topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.
Chemistry Paper 1
Topics 1–5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes; and Energy changes.
Chemistry Paper 2
Topics 6–10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Physics Paper 1
Topics 1-4: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Physics Paper 2
Topics 5-8: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism; and Space physics.
Where will this course take me?
Where will this course take me?
Chemistry Careers: Engineering , dentistry , medical doctors , astronauts , pilots, Chemistry teacher, forensic scientist, geochemist, hazardous waste chemist, materials scientist, pharmacologist, toxicologist, water chemist, forensic specialist, archaeologist, research scientist.
Biology Careers: Medical writer, doctor, nurse, pharmacist, biologist, ecologist, nature conservation officer, forensic scientist, government agency role, phlebotomist, neurologist, pharmacologist, surgeon, psychiatrist and many more.
Physics Careers: Research scientist, science educators, software engineer, patent attorney, data analyst, sound engineer and many more.
Futher links
Futher links
Check out this link to find out more about Biology careers.
Check out the link BBC Bitesize for the topics covered and what is expected.
Click here for free online Science lessons.
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Heena Chowdrey- Head of Science
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